W8ZJE 1955 Adrian, Michigan

Operator: Vince W.  Ekman 1916-2015

W8ZJE was formerly W9DEH U.S. Army Signal Corps. He was a fantastic long time CW man, enjoyed 40 meters.
When I knew Vince, his antenna of choice was a HI-Gain Vertical array which served him well.
Vince enjoyed the hamfests, generally attended many each year.

Vince in his hamshack in 1957.

W8ZJE in his hamshack.
Taken around 1969-70. He loved 40 meters and had a lot of friends on the key.

Read the tribute by W8SU to W9DEH / W8ZJE here!

QSL courtesy of W8JYZ
Info courtesy of W8SU
Hamshack photos from the estate of W9DEH / W8ZJE