Yes, he was only 49.

We are totally in shock in our area.

Tom not only was very young, but he and his business were very well
respected and supported in our local area.

I'm glad to see that there will be an effort to continue it at least in some
form.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 10:51 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: W8AMZ Silent Key

Tom, thanks for the info re W8AMZ and his website. After I sent that message
to you, I went to Google and looked it up, and saw that the site was still
fully functional. That is a real shock about Tom, given that he was pretty
young. Didn't I see where he was only 49? If that is the case, in today's
world, that is very young.

Ron, K8HSY



-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 6:48 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: W8AMZ Silent Key

Ron:

Go to:

www.w8amz.com

Ijust checked,and the web site is still functioning.

In fact, As you scroll through the web page, there is a little writeup about
Tom becoming a silent key.

Most recently, I have heard from a fellow ham that Tom's XYL, and another
area ham are going to keep the business going in Tom's memory, so this is
positive news indeed.

As I learn more, I'll be sure to pass the details along.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:09 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: W8AMZ Silent Key

Tom, can you share with me information about Tom's (W8AMZ), line of antennas
and related products? Is there a website I can go to that is still up?

Ron, K8HSY



-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:25 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: W8AMZ Silent Key

Hi, all.

 

I am saddened to tell everyone on list that Tom (W8AMZ), maker of the W8AMZ
antenna products, passed away in his sleep the Thursday before Christmas at
the very young age of 49.  He was an active member of the Muskegon, Michigan
Amateur Radio Club, and I found out about his passing from one of their club
members yesterday.

 

I realize that most of you were not acquainted with  Tom personally, but a
number of you own and use some of his antenna products, so I just thought
you might want to know.

 

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ