QST author, DXpeditioner and photographer David Rosenthal, N6TST, of Ridgecrest, California, died March 16 after a long illness. He was 58 and an ARRL member. Between 1989 and 2002, Rosenthal contributed to QST on several occasions. He received the February 2006 QST Cover Plaque Award for his article, “Polar Bear Portable.” During his military career, Rosenthal served as a combat helicopter pilot and as a photojournalist. During the Vietnam War, he earned two Distinguished Flying crosses and a Purple Heart. He worked for more than 30 years at China Lake Naval Weapons Station. Earlier, he worked an engineer for Hewlett-Packard. He also was a science reporter for CNN and a science correspondent for Radio Netherlands.
A world traveller, his photographs appeared in several regional and national publications, and he documented his adventures and accomplishments on his Web site. Rosenthal served two terms as president of the Indian Wells Valley Airport Board of Directors and a prominent member of Rotary International. A memorial service was held in March. Survivors include his wife Donna, KF6ZVE. The family has invited memorial donations to the Wiseman Cancer Research Foundation, 201 S Alvarado St, Suite 321, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
(Source: ARRL via Wade Smith, New Brunswick/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)
A world traveller, his photographs appeared in several regional and national publications, and he documented his adventures and accomplishments on his Web site. Rosenthal served two terms as president of the Indian Wells Valley Airport Board of Directors and a prominent member of Rotary International. A memorial service was held in March. Survivors include his wife Donna, KF6ZVE. The family has invited memorial donations to the Wiseman Cancer Research Foundation, 201 S Alvarado St, Suite 321, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
(Source: ARRL via Wade Smith, New Brunswick/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)