It is with great sorrow that we learn of Brian's passing. For dozens of years he has worked in support of Amateur Radio and gone far beyond what could be expected of an individual to make Amateur Radio digital operations a success. In the early years he almost single-handedly insured that the interface with the educational and commercial worlds were properly managed.

As Phil stated, it will be impossible for us to replace the talent and knowledge he has provided. This event presents another opportunity for us to learn how to work together for success in the future. It is critical that those of us still around, including those of us from the Southern California Digital Coordination Council days, endeavor to pass on all that has been learned. There are less and less of those Don listed still with us.

I for one think that ARDC can play an important role in ensuring our continued success.

Thank You Brian,

- JimF K6IYK

At 11/22/2019 05:19 PM, Donald Jacob via 44Net wrote:

Phil, et al, Very sad news. I first met Brian (and you) at the SCDCC (Southern California Digital Coordinating Council) in the early 80's. Had great get togethers at NK6K, Harold's house after TRW swapmeets, along with Wally, WA6JPR Mike Brock, Skip WB6YMH and many others back in the beginning days of digital in amateur radio. As AMPR coordinator for Los Angeles I did email Brian periodically, but not nearly enough. We have lost a true friend of amateur radio and AMPR. Please pass along any information if there will be any service.

RIP Brian, thanks for your guidance, knowledge and talent. You will be missed.

73 Don Jacob WB5EKU

On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 3:37 PM vk2tv via 44Net 44net@mailman.ampr.org wrote:

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Thanks Phil,

I offer my condolences to all who new Brian.

Ray vk2tv

On 23/11/19 10:27 am, Phil Karn via 44Net wrote:

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I have very sad news. My good friend, Brian Kantor, WB6CYT https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qRxpLrc/1/X4/i-qRxpLrc-X4.jpg, suddenly passed away this week at his home in San Diego, California. Brian retired only two years ago after 47 years of service on the staff at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). Way back in the mid 1980s, Brian and I founded AMPRnet, the TCP/IP over amateur radio network. He continued to manage it until his passing.

Brian recently created and served as chair and CEO of Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), a charitable foundation funded by the sale of unused AMPRnet IPv4 addresses. ARDC promotes STEM education and amateur radio digital development through scholarships and by funding the development of open source hardware and software.

Brian will be sorely missed and impossible to replace. Memorial arrangements will be announced when known.

Phil Karn, KA9Q

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