KC6KR 1960 Western Caroline Islands

Now Palau

Operator: Kodep Raber Iyong

Kodep, on the air since 1957, was using a Heathkit DX100 transmitter running about 120 watts on AM and CW, Hallicrafters receiver, and 3 band quad.
Kodep worked for a commercial radio station on the island of Koror.

 

 

 

Kodep Raber Iyong, KC6KR, according to his Findagrave.com page, became a Silent Key in June of 1990.
His obituary was provided by Mark Goniwiecha as it appeared in the Marianas Variety Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on June 8, 1990.

QSL from the estate of W9ABB / W9HK
Photos, Info from Don Chesser W4KVX DX Magazine #80, July 28, 1959
Photos sent to magazine by KC6TM
Info, obituary, courtesy of W5KNE