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Subj: ARN: The Changing of the Guard
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THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD: WIA PRESIDENT MICHAEL OWEN,
VK3SI - S.K.
The changing of the guard in our service continues. This,
with the sad news that Michael Owen, VK3KI, the Chairman of
Region III of the International Amateur Radio Union and
President of the Wireless Institute of Australia has became
a Silent Key.
Owen's sudden passing came after suffering what is only
being described as a medical condition at his home on
Saturday, September the 22nd.
During his many volunteer years, Owen, who was age 75 at the
time of his passing, participated in many IARU committees
and had been a member of the IARU Observer Team at a number
of World Radiocommunication Conferences. He served as IARU
Vice President from 1989 to 1999 and is perhaps best
remembered for his work on a package of revisions to the
international Radio Regulations. These were specific to the
Amateur Radio and Amateur Satellite services and presented
at the 2003 World Radiocommunications Conference.
Michael Owen, VK3KI, is survived by his wife Nan, and his
two daughters. His funeral was to be held on Friday,
September 28th at St Andrews Anglican Church in Brighton.
Australia. Condolence messages can be sent via the Wireless
Institute of Australia by e-mail to condolences (at) WIA
(dot) org (dot) au or direct to the surviving family members
at PO Box 2042, Bayswater, Victoria 3153 Australia.
(WIA, VK6POP)
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