13 Jun
2020
13 Jun
'20
7:14 a.m.
Hi All,
For info for those who knew Sam Scafe, VK4AA, who was the Australian
AMPRnet Co-ordinator.
SILENT KEY: - Samantha Scafe VK4AA
Samantha went Silent Key on Saturday March 22nd at home in
Cairns following complications from cellulitis interacting with a
compromised respiratory system. Samantha had recently been
in hospital a number of times but appeared to be improving
before her health took a final dive. Samantha was one of the
pioneers of Packet Radio networking in Queensland being one
of the first to introduce the concept of data wormholes with the
Aussie Wide Packet Radio Network. A move from the Gold Coast
to Cairns found Samantha’s business become a ISP and Web
Host/Design concern, including providing the backup site for the
WIA News and QNEWS data files. Samantha and partner
Colleen were also well known in autosports circles as CAMS
Stewards, with many RadioAmateurs interacting with them at
rallies and hillclimbs. Samantha also ran the Cairns APRS
gateway for years and provided technical support for repeater
builders around the country. The Australian Amateur Radio
Service has suffered a great loss with Samantha’s passing and
we pass on heartfelt condolences to partner Colleen and family.
Vale Samantha Scafe VK4AA, Silent Key.
From Backscatter (Newsletter of the Townsville Amateur
Radio Club)
As a result, VK needs someone with AMPRnet and TCP/IP kwowledge and
experience to volunteer to take on this role. If you think you are able to
do this, or know someone who possibly could, please contact Chris, G1FEF
asap.
Currently VK does not have anyone to do the day to day co-ordination or
issuance of 44. addresses.
Regards,
Gary
VK4ZGB
13 Jun
13 Jun
7:23 a.m.
Hi Gary,
Certainly sad news. I knew Sam through the local telco community here too
and her partner Colleen and my mum are actually friends. So a small world.
I reached out to Chris after Sams' passing back in may. Happy to help in
VK. Chris has my details.
73's
Greg de VK3LLL
On Sat, Jun 13, 2020 at 9:15 PM Gary B via 44Net <44net(a)mailman.ampr.org>
wrote:
Hi All,
For info for those who knew Sam Scafe, VK4AA, who was the Australian
AMPRnet Co-ordinator.
SILENT KEY: - Samantha Scafe VK4AA
Samantha went Silent Key on Saturday March 22nd at home in
Cairns following complications from cellulitis interacting with a
compromised respiratory system. Samantha had recently been
in hospital a number of times but appeared to be improving
before her health took a final dive. Samantha was one of the
pioneers of Packet Radio networking in Queensland being one
of the first to introduce the concept of data wormholes with the
Aussie Wide Packet Radio Network. A move from the Gold Coast
to Cairns found Samantha’s business become a ISP and Web
Host/Design concern, including providing the backup site for the
WIA News and QNEWS data files. Samantha and partner
Colleen were also well known in autosports circles as CAMS
Stewards, with many RadioAmateurs interacting with them at
rallies and hillclimbs. Samantha also ran the Cairns APRS
gateway for years and provided technical support for repeater
builders around the country. The Australian Amateur Radio
Service has suffered a great loss with Samantha’s passing and
we pass on heartfelt condolences to partner Colleen and family.
Vale Samantha Scafe VK4AA, Silent Key.
From Backscatter (Newsletter of the Townsville Amateur Radio Club)
As a result, VK needs someone with AMPRnet and TCP/IP kwowledge and
experience to volunteer to take on this role. If you think you are able to
do this, or know someone who possibly could, please contact Chris, G1FEF
asap.
Currently VK does not have anyone to do the day to day co-ordination or
issuance of 44. addresses.
Regards,
Gary
VK4ZGB
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7:36 a.m.
Hello Gary
Many thanks for passing on this very sad news.
My system has been a link partner since the early days
Explains why I have not seen anything from here.
Please pass on my sincere wished
Paul g4apl/gb7cip
On 13/06/2020 12:14, Gary B via 44Net wrote:
Hi All,
For info for those who knew Sam Scafe, VK4AA, who was the Australian
AMPRnet Co-ordinator.
SILENT KEY: - Samantha Scafe VK4AA
2:21 p.m.
Gary et al;
On 13/06/2020 12:14, Gary B via 44Net wrote:
Hi All,
For info for those who knew Sam Scafe, VK4AA, who was the Australian
AMPRnet Co-ordinator.
SILENT KEY: - Samantha Scafe VK4AA
Sad news indeed. I've had some emails with Sam when Sam was first
getting things set up and helped teach IP routing to Sam. Any day we
gain a silent key is another day our knowledge most likely isn't passed
off to the person looking to fill our empty shoes.
"Knowledge is power" - Charles Reichblum (aka: Dr. Knowledge/KDKA)
--
"Nature is puzzling. Why is it with deer the males have the nice
racks but with humans the females do?"
- n1uro
-----
73 de Brian N1URO - President of EastNet
IPv6 Certified
n1uro-dawt-ampr-dawt-org
uronode-dawt-n1uro-dawt-com
8:30 a.m.
Sorry to hear. I got to know Samantha a bit when she, along with BrianK at the time,
helped me get our allocation established in .AU. There are now roughly 30 repeaters
across Australia using bits of that space for Internet access with IRLP VPN.
--
Dave K9DC, IRLP Installation Team
Indianapolis, Indiana USA
On Jun 13, 2020, at 07:14, Gary B via 44Net
<44net(a)mailman.ampr.org> wrote:
Hi All,
For info for those who knew Sam Scafe, VK4AA, who was the Australian
AMPRnet Co-ordinator.
SILENT KEY: - Samantha Scafe VK4AA
Samantha went Silent Key on Saturday March 22nd at home in
Cairns
7:33 p.m.
Thanks Gary,
I never met Sam but we had corresponded over many years, going back to
my BBS days in the 90s.
Sam's passing is another reminder that we all have a finite lifespan.
Condolences to everyone affected.
Ray vk2tv
On 13/6/20 9:14 pm, Gary B via 44Net wrote:
Hi All,
For info for those who knew Sam Scafe, VK4AA, who was the Australian
AMPRnet Co-ordinator.
SILENT KEY: - Samantha Scafe VK4AA
Samantha went Silent Key on Saturday March 22nd at home in
Cairns following complications from cellulitis interacting with a
compromised respiratory system. Samantha had recently been
in hospital a number of times but appeared to be improving
before her health took a final dive. Samantha was one of the
pioneers of Packet Radio networking in Queensland being one
of the first to introduce the concept of data wormholes with the
Aussie Wide Packet Radio Network. A move from the Gold Coast
to Cairns found Samantha’s business become a ISP and Web
Host/Design concern, including providing the backup site for the
WIA News and QNEWS data files. Samantha and partner
Colleen were also well known in autosports circles as CAMS
Stewards, with many RadioAmateurs interacting with them at
rallies and hillclimbs. Samantha also ran the Cairns APRS
gateway for years and provided technical support for repeater
builders around the country. The Australian Amateur Radio
Service has suffered a great loss with Samantha’s passing and
we pass on heartfelt condolences to partner Colleen and family.
Vale Samantha Scafe VK4AA, Silent Key.
From Backscatter (Newsletter of the Townsville Amateur Radio Club)
As a result, VK needs someone with AMPRnet and TCP/IP kwowledge and
experience to volunteer to take on this role. If you think you are able to
do this, or know someone who possibly could, please contact Chris, G1FEF
asap.
Currently VK does not have anyone to do the day to day co-ordination or
issuance of 44. addresses.
Regards,
Gary
VK4ZGB
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7:45 p.m.
On 13/06/20 21:14, Gary B via 44Net wrote:
Hi All,
For info for those who knew Sam Scafe, VK4AA, who was the Australian
AMPRnet Co-ordinator.
Another big loss. Sam was helpful getting me setup, and her
service was
excellent. She will be missed. :( My condolences to her family and
friends.
--
73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com
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