W4BPD 1932 Orangeburg, South Carolina
Operator: Gus Browning, a major DXpeditioner of the 1960's.
Gus had complete stations for
each band and amps from 80 thru 10 meters. Preference of antennas
was rhombics and sterba curtains.
He had equipment also for 50 and 144 Mhz. Gus was a master
builder.
Gus W4BPD, John W4AUL
John visited Gus in Orangeburg, SC.
Gus lookin at the map around
Aldabra Islands
Gus was given a "bon voyage" party in March 1962 at the
home of Paul Tissot K2DCA.
Gus at the K2DCA party!
Paul K2DCA, Gus W4BPD looking
for exotic places!
They discuss the problem of getting a boat out of Agalega for
Chagos.
The MARK IV DX ASSN (less Bob,
W2FXN).
K2OEA, K2DCA, W4BPD, W2ZX
QSL courtesy of NL7XM
Info on Gus by W8SU
1st photo from January 1947 QST
Used with permission of ARRL
2nd photo NL7XM Collection
3rd photo from Don Chesser W4KVX DX Magazine #154, January 13,
1962
Photos 4,5,6,7 from Don Chesser W4KVX DX Magazine #161, March 31,
1962
Photos 4,5,6,7 sent to magazine by Dale Kentner W2ZX