[amsat-bb] K7RR, SK

[Wayne Estes <w9ae@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Did I miss the announcement of K7RR's death on amsat-bb?
I just read this in the latest ARRL Letter:

Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR, SK: Long-time Project OSCAR and AMSAT member 
Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR, of Morro Bay, California, died July 30. An ARRL 
Life Member, he was 75. Just days before Buttschardt's death, the 
Project OSCAR Board of Directors awarded him its Lifetime Achievement 
Award - its highest honor -- for contributions to Amateur Satellite 
Radio. "In March of 2006 the Board of Project OSCAR voted to recognize 
Cliff with an award for his achievements and his lifetime of 
contributions to amateur satellite programs," said Project OSCAR Vice 
President Emily Clarke, N1DID. "Over the years Cliff contributed much to 
Project OSCAR and AMSAT, and was one of the guiding forces behind the 
CubeSat program at Cal Poly, where he has been working quietly behind 
the scenes as an advisor." Unfortunately, a much-heralded attempt to 
launch 14 university CubeSats -- one renamed in Buttschardt's honor -- 
failed July 26. It is requested that in lieu of flowers a contribution 
to AMSAT or the ARRL be made in Cliff's name.

Wayne Estes W9AE
Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
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