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Here's a picture of Fred the way we wish
to remember him with that wonderful smile.

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It was with sadness that on November 7, 1999 we reported the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Fred Hammond VE3HC.

Hundreds of Radio Amateurs and friends of the family visited this web site and shared with us the following thoughts and condolences to the family.

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Submitted: Friday, January 07, 2000 at 16:24:18 (EST)
By: BERT GILES, VE7RE
From: VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA
E-Mail: <giles@direct.ca>

I HAVE KNOWN UR DAD AS GOOD FREI ND FOR THE 6 3 YEARS I HAVE BEEN A HAM. 73 OLD TIMER GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTON

Found the website by: rac

Submitted: Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 06:44:17 (EST)
By: Paul Hicks, VE3ZT / VE3BBH
From: Haliburton,, ON,
E-Mail: <ve3bbh@interlog.com>

When I was a member of the Candian DX Association back in the 1970s, Fred used to drive in from Guelph with several of his friends from the Guelph area to attend many of our monthly DX meetings. I always enjoyed the friendly gatherings that Fred attended becasue when he spoke to us about Amateur Radio, it was alway with enthusiasm, mixed with his unique sense of humour. It has been about 22 years since I last saw and spoke to Fred at one of those enjoyable meetings, but I can still remember the sound of his voice and I can still picture that infecious smile on his face!

Found the website by: From the RAC website

Submitted: Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 17:56:41 (EST)
By: Ed. McVittie, VE4OX
From: Calgary, Ab,
E-Mail: <d-e-m@home.com>

A true friend that can never be replaced

Submitted: Friday, December 17, 1999 at 22:44:21 (EST)
By: Jim Davison,
From: Northfield Ctr., Ohio,
E-Mail: <WKBFRADIO@AOL>COM>

Your web page of radio history and photo's were really something. Sorry to read about Mr. Hammond's passing away. Keep up the excellent work on helping to keep the history of radio alive for the future generation. Jim Davison-Cleveland Radio Historian and Collector!!!

Found the website by: Browsing radio museums on the internet

Submitted: Friday, December 17, 1999 at 22:44:07 (EST)
By: Jim Davison,
From: Northfield Ctr., Ohio,
E-Mail: <WKBFRADIO@AOL>COM>

Found the website by: Browsing radio museums on the internet

Submitted: Friday, December 17, 1999 at 18:29:05 (EST)
By: Anraya Cooper,
From: Washington,, D.C.,
E-Mail: <minniemo99@hotmail.com>

Dear Fred Hammond's family. My name is Anraya Cooper, I am fifthteen years old and I attend Woodrow Wilson High School. I really didn't know much or anything about Fred. One day while I was brousing through the Iternet and I just so happen to type up one of my favorite gospel singers, and I went to his home page I saw all of this letters of sorrow and I just wanted to write that I too am sorry for the death of little Freds father, and I wanted to say don't worry because "it ain't over til God says its over".

Found the website by: Brousing

Submitted: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 15:48:09 (EST)
By: George cummings, K7DU
From: Hanna, Wyoming, USA
E-Mail: <k7du@vcn.com>

Great web site and do hope to visit the museum in person some day. Am sorry I won't be able to meet Fred. Hope the website stays on line. Thanks for a nice visit.

Found the website by: From Electric Radio Magazine

Submitted: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 at 11:01:35 (EST)
By: Glenn Inman, VE6INM
From: Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
E-Mail: <ve6inm@telusplanet.net>

May Fred rest in peace. A man of his stature is very hard to replace. The Hammond name is synonymous integrity and quality. What a lovely web site you people have put together.

Found the website by: Wanted info on Hammond products, did web search.

Submitted: Monday, December 06, 1999 at 14:24:43 (EST)
By: Tom Twigge-Molecey,
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <ttm@hatch.ca>

It is with great sadness that I learned of Mr. Hammond's passing. The Hammond name has been highly regarded in my family for nearly half a century. My Grandfather ran Steeles Wire Springs in Guelph and knew Fred very well. His son (my uncle) spend day after day at the radio museum for years. I had the pleasure of working with fred for several years through his kind donations to the Halton County Radial Railway. On numerous occasions where we needed a custom fabricated part or enclosure, he was only too happy to supply it, more often than not actually fabricating the material himself. Mr. Hammond was a true gentlemen, and he will be missed by friends throughout the world. My sincerest condolences to the Hammond Family. Rest in peace Fred.

Found the website by: Mr. Hammond told me about it...

Submitted: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 at 21:59:45 (EST)
By: Jim Aldrich, K6SEK
From: Sonora, Ca, USA
E-Mail: <k6sek@goldrush.com>

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Hammond's passing. About 10 years ago my wife and I happened by the museum on a Saturday morning and found it closed. We were about to depart when Mr. Hammond caught us at our car and offered to give us a personal tour. We will never forget his kindness or that day. Jim A

Found the website by: by searching the web.for Hammond

Submitted: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 at 08:19:12 (EST)
By: Mike Rousseau, VE3MO
From: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <mrlr@sympatico.ca>

I had the pleasure of meeting Fred one week before he became ill in 1998 at his museum. It was obvious he was very proud of it and I thought he had done a wonderful job of preserving the history of radio. I realized very quickly that he was passionate about amateur radio and all that I'd heard about his "love of the hobby" was true. I was saddened to hear he had become ill and am now glad to have spent that memorable hour with him. He truly was a great man and I will not forget the short moment I spent with him.

Found the website by: The website address was forwarded to me by another amateur.

Submitted: Monday, November 29, 1999 at 15:50:40 (EST)
By: Carl Morris, WN3DUG
From: Chambersburg, PA, USA
E-Mail: <morriscw@cvn.net>

So sorry to learn of Fred's passing, and wish to send my sincere sympathies to the Hammond Family. Fred was the perfect example of what a Gentleman is, and he will leave a lasting impression on my life. The name "Hammond" always did mean Quality and "The Best" in the Company's products, to me, but after having met Mr. Hammond, I can see this came about because of the man himself. 73, Carl, WN3DUG.

Found the website by: From Fred during visit

Submitted: Monday, November 29, 1999 at 01:58:18 (EST)
By: George T Brunton,
From: London, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <george.brunton@sympatico.ca>

My sympathy to the Hammond family. About 49 years ago I commenced employment with Hammond Mfg. In Guelph. Fred and his brothers imparted a strong work ethic and sense of fairness which influenced me while in their employ and during a 37 year career in the police service. I hope that the family will take comfort knowing the fine example he was in life and that he now enjoys eternal peace.

Found the website by: Searching for it sometime ago

Submitted: Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 12:18:34 (EST)
By: Fred Carey, VE7FYO
From: Port Coquitlam , B.C., Canada
E-Mail: <ve7fyo@rac.ca>

My heart goes out to all the family, friends, and employees of Hammond Mfg. Fred will be greatly missed by the friends he made at the Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the SPARC Radio Museum in Vancouver. Fred helped us with a spark radio display a few years ago, at the Vancouver Marine Museum which depicted the early 1910-1920 Marconi equipment that would have been on the most of the Ocean Lines like the Titanic. Fred loaned us a greatly needed 10 inch spark gap Transmitter to complete the display, as well as other artifacts that he felt would complete the picture. Since that project, we became great friends. He was a great resource for the growth and future of the the SPARC Radio Museum, and we are sorry he never made it out here to actually see what we were up to over the years. I am going to miss the unexpected envelopes arriving in mail periodically with a photo copy of an article on something he thought I would be interested in. He lives on in our hearts, and will be remembered in our museums forever.

Found the website by: Fred Hammond told me about it.

Submitted: Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 08:02:00 (EST)
By: Keith Bernard, VE3BSC
From: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <akber@lara.on.ca>

Condolence to the Hammond Family

Found the website by: I don't recall

Submitted: Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 12:04:02 (EST)
By: Francisco Jose Davila Dorta, EA8EX
From: LA LAGUNA - TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN
E-Mail: <fjdavila@arrakis.es>

I am quite surprised with the passing of Fred. I must use my own language fot to say you what I feel: Para familiares y amigos de Fred Hammond, VE3HC: Estoy tremendamente consternado y sorprendido por el fallecimiento de Fred, con quien tuve el honor de entablar amistad a traves de Internet. Se de su ilusion por readquirir la perdida salud e incluso visitar las Islas Canarias, en particular Tenerife, para ver lo poco que queda de aquella famosa estacíon de la Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, que el 3 de abril de 1912 contacto con el Titanic por vez primera, cuando el buque se encontraba viajando de Belfast hacia Southampton para iniciar su viaje inaugural. Me uno de corazon a la gran pena de sus familiares y amigos y desde esta pequeña isla en el Atlantico uno mis oraciones para que esa fuerza potente y misteriosa (God, Dios, Ala, Manitu, Akoran etc) al que todos llamamos de distinta manera pero todos sentimos de la misma forma en el corazon, le acoja benigno y permita que algun dia todos ppodamos estar juntos para siempre. I also sincerely regret to hear of the passing of Fred. As it was told here, "meeting this extraordinary ham would have been a honor and a delight. Please, in his memory, operate the radio museum in a manner he would be proud of seeing" because I am sure that he is seeing us and also looking for us in the Radioamateurs' Heaven. Be happy Fred. You had here more friends as you never tought. Francisco Jose Davila Dorta - EA8EX

Submitted: Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 08:36:08 (EST)
By: bill magliocco, wa2qko
From: philadelphia, pa, us
E-Mail: <wmagliocco@sprintmail.com>

Sorry to see another old timer "pull the big switch" for the last time. I'm only 38, but I doubt my generation will ever have the class of the real "old timers". 73's

Found the website by: via ARRL web site

Submitted: Friday, November 26, 1999 at 22:08:46 (EST)
By: John Vanderbeck, KM7O
From: Seattle, WA, USA
E-Mail: <johncvan@halcyon.com>

This has been the Radio Century and Mr. Hammond's part in it will be remembered. We will all miss him. 73 John

Found the website by: Antique Radio Supply

Submitted: Friday, November 26, 1999 at 20:09:00 (EST)
By: Bob Rayner, VE3RQR
From: Heyden, On, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3rqr@sympatico.ca>

My condolences to the family on your loss. the only time I was ever in Guelph was with another Ham (VE3MO),we were down for the Fergus Flea Market.He insisted that we had to see the Hammond Museum after driving around we found it and found that it was open. I met the man, one of our pioneers I can't express in words what or how I felt but listenning to him, to say the least I was in awe. He will be missed but not forgotten not by this amateur I am glad that I had the chance to meet him.

Found the website by: Funkenhauser's Whamlog & Medium Wave DX Radio Links

Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 16:33:19 (EST)
By: John J. Barnhardt, VE3ZOV
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3zov@rac.ca>

My sincere condolences to the Hammond family. I met Fred at our QCWA event in Ottawa several years ago. What a warm person. He truly was a remarkable amateur, a professional and a businessman. I used many Hammond transformers, chassis and cabinets over the years. They were outstanding products. Fred will be missed by all of us.

Found the website by: Ed Sieb/VA3ES

Submitted: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 14:58:21 (EST)
By: Allan Ross, VE3DMR
From: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3dmr@rac.ca>

To Rob and Bill, As you and I already know, the world becomes a vastly different place with the loss of a parent. They say that it is because the last link with your cjildhood is severed forever. I guess your dad was kind of a "radio father" to me (and many others around Guelph) so my early ham years are now in another era. Fortunately, the memories remain.

Found the website by: from Em Mitro - VA3EM

Submitted: Monday, November 22, 1999 at 03:24:20 (EST)
By: Scott Laird,
From: Picton, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <SCOTT.LAIRD@JUS.GOV.ON.CA>

Sorry to hear of Mr.Hammond's death. My condolences. (ps. Ken, I still have your book....may see you around Christmas....send me an e-mail!!)

Submitted: Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 20:02:40 (EST)
By: Charlie, IK1GKH
From: Turin, To, Italy
E-Mail: <trevi.doc@flashnet.it>

All the man that love radio,people and have into a particular spirit that only another O.M. can understand, never died because his spirit and voice remaine forever in the air whit all the other. Bye Frederick , 73 and CU another time in a new life for a new QSO. Your friend Charlie IK1GKH

Found the website by: From 425 dx News

Submitted: Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 14:29:47 (EST)
By: Bob Cooke, VE3BDB
From: Orillia, ON, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3bdb@rac.ca>

It is with regret that I note the passing of Fred. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a hamfest and found him to be everything I had heard. He shall be missed. My condolences to the family. Bob The Wireless Set No. 19 http://www.qsl.net/ve3bdb/

Found the website by: It's linked on my site, The Wireles Set No. 19

Submitted: Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 01:22:47 (EST)
By: Paul Booth,
From: Etobicoke, Ont., Canada
E-Mail: <poet@netcom.ca>

I was raised in Guelph, and learned at an early age of the Hammonds, legends in their time, and how they had put Guelph on the map in such a significant way. My own interest in the late fifties was the "Wellington 7", a marvelous bookshelf amplifier that served as a prototype at that time. Much later, in 1993, Fred provided my dad Don, my son Mark and myself with a custom tour of the museum, even though our numbers would scarcely warrant the red-carpet treatment. Such kindness and consideration, of course, were Fred's trademarks, and there was nothing too small to prevent him from responding with all his energy and interest, such as the time when he found a scarce tube for my Wellington 7. I mourn the loss of this fine Christian man, kind, generous, brilliant and modest to a fault. My condolences to the family, and my sincere and confident wish that the torch will be carried with honour, in the memory of Fred Hammond, a true friend to each and every one of us.

Found the website by: - a lucky guess, wanting to hear news of Fred

Submitted: Friday, November 19, 1999 at 02:29:34 (EST)
By: Steve Gehring, KL7DC
From: Eagle River, Alaska, USA
E-Mail: <gehring@ak.net>

I sincerely regret to hear of the passing of Fred. Meeting this extraordinary ham would have been a honor and a delight. Please, in his memory, operate the radio museum in a manner he would be proud of seeing. 73 and Godspeed Fred. Your friend in Amateur Radio, Steve

Submitted: Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 23:14:25 (EST)
By: James Robert Perry, VE1-RJP-Robert
From: Lake Wakes Florida, U>S>A, U.S.A.
E-Mail: <royalperry@witwave.zzn.com>

Hi You'r Canadian Friend Robert Live parttime here in FloridaWinter time away from the Cold cold, Am a< Ham Operator Call letter's are

Found the website by: Found on Net trying to get Halifax Radio Station to bring in on my Computer appreciate if you could send Station Thank's Robert

Submitted: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 20:05:44 (EST)
By: Dean Milner, VE1CBF
From: Sydney, NS, Canada
E-Mail: <ve1cbf@rac.ca>

Although I never had the opportunity to meet fred personally, I did have the chance to speak with him on the air. Amateur radio has lost one of its pillars and we have all lost a good friend, My condolences to his family. He will be missed. To you Fred, 73

Found the website by: E-Mail from a fellow ham

Submitted: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 17:45:19 (EST)
By: Valente, Joseph, VE3VDK
From: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <jvalente@home.com>

Deepest Regrets Fred was an insperation to all that met him. I certainlly admired his acomplisments.

Found the website by: through museum (visit from time to time)

Submitted: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 21:14:03 (EST)
By: Dennis K. Upton, VE3UTN
From: Kitchener, Ont, Canada
E-Mail: <thunder@netflash.net>

This marks a end of a era, Fred will be surely missed by all who knew him...and for all he has comtributed to the radio clubs and ametures alike..... 73`s de Dennis VE3UTN

Submitted: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 08:02:16 (EST)
By: Pete Malvasi, W2PM
From: Ramsey, NJ , US
E-Mail: <w2pm@arrl.net>

I met Fred only once in person and he matched the very favorable reports I had received about him in the many years I have been involved with antique radio. He was universally respected and loved and represented Ham Radio's finest tradition of generous spirit. We will all miss him for sure but his memory lives on! 73 Fred!

Found the website by: Yahoo

Submitted: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 01:58:11 (EST)
By: Bill Till, VE5FN
From: Lloydminster, SK/AB, Canada
E-Mail: <ve5fn@rac.ca>

I worked Fred about 10 years ago when he was in Australia using his VK callsign and I met him a couple of times at DX conventions, the last one in 1997 at the BCDX Club convention in Vancouver. He was one of the finest, most helpful and generous men that I ever met. Not long before his stroke I listened to him chatting with 5 hams on 20 meters over the course of an hour. He promised each one that he would send him some item to finish a home brew amplifier project that had been stalled by a lack of a certain part. I was involved in the two-way radio business for many years and knew that I could always count on the Hammond company to solve any transformer, rack or cabinet problems that we had. Fred will be missed and we send our condolences to the family. 73 & SK to him.

Found the website by: Through RAC's web page, but had visited it before.

Submitted: Monday, November 15, 1999 at 23:35:56 (EST)
By: Tony Lelieveld, VE3DWI
From: Desbarats, Ont., Canada
E-Mail: <tonymar@sympatico.ca>

My wife and I have met Fred on various occasions while we lived in the Kitchener area. He could always be found at flea markets, club dinners and his generosity to the amateur community is beyond compare. He was a kind and caring person who, in his way, made the world a better place to live. Whenever we had visitors from Holland, our birth place, we made it a point to visit the "Hammond Museum" For our far away amateur friends it was a real treat to tour his museum with his guidance. He will be missed but NEVER forgotten. Our sincere condolences to the family. Rest assured that his memory will live on in the harts of many people.

Found the website by: Was familiar with it.

Submitted: Monday, November 15, 1999 at 23:17:13 (EST)
By: Paul MacDougall, VA2YQ -(VE8YQ)
From: Montreal, QC, Canad
E-Mail: <va2yq@attcanada.net>

After many years of talking to Fred by Ham Radio and telephone, he was like a very close friend,although we never met in person. I am one of the many Hams that he has personally helped along the way, and his contributions to Amateur Radio in general are beyond ordinary description. We will miss him dearly ! "Mac" VA2YQ (VE8YQ/VE2YQ/VE8TG/VE3TT/VE1TI)

Found the website by: Via the WIARC (West Island - Montreal )

Submitted: Monday, November 15, 1999 at 20:00:18 (EST)
By: Pete Lefferson, K4POB
From: St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A.
E-Mail: <lefferson@ieee.org>

Great men change the world for the better by how they live. My thanks to God for the gift of this man. Most sincerely, Pete Lefferson K4POB

Found the website by: ARRL

Submitted: Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 23:03:11 (EST)
By: Rodger Henly, VE7DZD
From: Victoria, BC, Canada
E-Mail: <rhenly@pacificcoast.net>

I met Fred Hammond in the 50's as a counter man with Hygrade Radio here in Victoria. It was always a pleasure when he made a visit. My condolances to the family

Found the website by: The Old Timers Bulletin Nov. article

Submitted: Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 21:36:30 (EST)
By: Peter K. Murricane, WB2SGT
From: New York City, New York, USA
E-Mail: <peterann@goes.com>

Hammond cast aluminum boxes and electrical transformers: long lasting monuments to his memory. I worked for Ray dePasquale at Technical Materiel Corperation. H F Forever. Peter

Found the website by: ARRL posting

Submitted: Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 20:36:46 (EST)
By: Ted Hyanes, VE3BYD
From: Dorchester, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <harry.haynes@sympatico.ca>

It is with deep regret and sorrow that I learned of Fred's passing. Although I had known of Fred's activities and superb benefits to amateur radio, I had not had a chance to meet him until as recently as a month before his stroke. I am very happyand honoured to have had the priviledge of talking to him and touring his museum with him in attendance. Fred was a living legend in amateur radio. He will be sorely missed.

Found the website by: Surfing,ARRL audio newsline,VE3TTT net, etc

Submitted: Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 16:32:50 (EST)
By: Douglas McArtin, K2JJ
From: Yonkers, N.Y., USA
E-Mail: <K2JJ@aol.com>

Amateur radio has lost a father and beyond that North America has lost one of the finest gentlemen ever to live here. My sincere condolences to the Hammond family.

Found the website by: Newsline broadcast

Submitted: Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 15:49:19 (EST)
By: Dan Howard, VA3MA
From: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <va3ma@rac.ca>

While I first met Fed a few months ago at a QCWA luncheon that he addended with some difficulty to receive an appreciation and recognition from his fellow hams; I have known him just about all my life - and that is through his 'Hammond Catalogues'. As an aspiring ham I would leaf through these just as if they were the Eaton's Christmas catalogue for they were just that to me at age of 10. I would regularly in my mind assemble the transformers and capacitors; then flip the pages to pick out just the right cabinet to enclose my dreamware. Fred will be missed by all but his memory will be kept alive by all of us who have 'dog-eared' a catalogue and build our first homebrew project with Fred's stuff.

Submitted: Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 08:35:09 (EST)
By: Ken Coughlin, N8KC
From: Shelby Twp., MI, USA
E-Mail: <kcfamily@tir.com>

I only met Fred once, at his Museum of Radio at the small tranformer factory and will never forget his kindness and friendliness, not to mention his generosity and obvious enthusiasm for anything radio related. He and a friend took myself and several members of my Detroit area club (Utica-Shelby Emergency Communications Assn.)on a VERY personal guided tour of his museum in the small transformer shop. He knew every piece of equipment intimately and his love of radio was abundantly clear as he lovingly explained the history of each piece and encouraged us to handle and operate a few of them. His generosity and kindness were especially felt by the ladies of our group, including my wife, who were, in many cases, only there because they came along to be with their "radio-addict" hubby. He made them feel completely at ease and devoted much of his time to making their visit one to remember. He gave several of the ladies one-of-a-kind momentos of their trip which I'm sure they treasure to this day. As a group, we had hoped to visit Fred's museum again and make it an annual affair, but Fred's stroke came shortly after our first visit and we were content instead to hope for his full recovery. Needless to say, we are all deeply saddened by Fred's passing and mourn the loss of this great man.. a TRUE giant in the history of radio, an outspoken advocate of Amateur Radio and a man generous beyond imagining... Thanks Fred, from all of us in USECA... and a special thanks from me... You're the only fella' I ever met who could talk "radio" and put a sparkle in my wife's eye... she treasures your QSL card. 73 & God Bless OM

Found the website by: from the ARRL

Submitted: Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 01:15:59 (EST)
By: Bob Montgomery, K3BM
From: Laporte, PA, USA
E-Mail: <k3bm@k3bm.com>

My most sincere condolences for the loss of one of the few remaining "amateur radio pioneers". May our hobby never forget this wonderful man.

Found the website by: ARRL Bulletin

Submitted: Friday, November 12, 1999 at 21:10:03 (EST)
By: em mitro, va3em
From: guelph, ont, canada
E-Mail: <emitro@sentex.net>

fred was truly a unique and special person. he lived his life to the fullest and did everything "his way". he was very generous and very "down to earth" with everyone he ever came in contact with. his smile was a mile long, contagious, warm and kind, his words always gentle and positive. he treated everyone with respect and dignity and made them feel good. he was the best "goodwill ambassador" and reference point amateur radio will ever have.thank you fred for being my friend.thank you for the memories and good times.you will be sadly missed for a long time but always remembered. to rob and bill please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of this wonderful man. va3em.

Found the website by: sanderson hour

Submitted: Friday, November 12, 1999 at 17:44:36 (EST)
By: Earle Laycock, VE3XEL
From: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3xel@rac.ca>

Very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. I only met him twice, both times at the Museum, but was impressed by his outgoing spirit. He was a real "gentleman of amateur radio" and his love of the hobby showed in everything that he did. I remember visiting the Halton Radial Railway Museum and finding out that Fred was helping them obtain special rectifiers for their streetcar power supply. That seemed typical of what I have heard about Fred...always quietly helping folks out. 73, Earle

Found the website by: From the ARRL bulletin

Submitted: Friday, November 12, 1999 at 14:08:07 (EST)
By: Brian, W5AMI
From: Wooster, AR, USA
E-Mail: <w5ami@bigcountry.com>

I never worked Fred on the radio, but feel as though I had. We have lost another of the 'Greats', no doubt. He will be missed by all who knew him, and those who thought so much of his contribution to electronics. Vry 73 Fred, w5ami

Found the website by: Word of Mouth

Submitted: Friday, November 12, 1999 at 01:35:01 (EST)
By: Baxter Smith, VE3BFX
From: Smiths Falls, Ont., Canada
E-Mail: <baxsmith@falls.igs.net>

After over 25 years of association with Fred on the "Sanderson Hour" it is almost impossible to realize we shall no longer hear that familiar "H-Henry C-Charlie". Maybe at quiet times if we listen he will still be there. My deepest personal condolences to Rob and Billy and their families.

Found the website by: Paul VE3SY

Submitted: Friday, November 12, 1999 at 00:44:51 (EST)
By: O.E.R.H.A.,
From: Milton, Ontario, CANADA
E-Mail: <OERHA@hcry.org>

The members of the Ontario Electric Railway Historical Assoc. wish to express our sorrow to the members of the Hammond family. Fred was made a Life member of our Association to thank him for all his contributions to our museum. Without his help we would be years behind in our resoration projects. He never failed to have some anecdote to pass on to us about the project that he was helping us with.

Found the website by: Mississaugua Amateur Radio Club links

Submitted: Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 23:45:41 (EST)
By: Rob Ludlow, VE3YE
From: Cumberland, ON, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3ye@rac.ca>

A true gentleman, in the classic sense, and a helpful, generous, humble, loving, and patient man . . . all increasingly rare qualities these days, especially when wrapped up and found in one person. What better legacy and memory can one leave at the end of one's life after passing through this world? Fred touched us all, he led by example, and set an enviable standard of personal conduct.

Found the website by: On the air a year or so ago.

Submitted: Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 23:34:14 (EST)
By: Albert Lamouroux Jr., Ve3bra
From: Simcoe, Ont., Canada.
E-Mail: <buzzard@ican.net>

He will allways be in our hearts

Found the website by: The sanderson hour..

Submitted: Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 19:11:59 (EST)
By: Harold Chase, W1EES
From: Suffield, CT, USA
E-Mail: <qrvchase@rcn.org>

My deepest sympathy to the family. It is a most difficult time for all of them, one which you really never get over, but learn to live with. I lost my wonderful wife of over 51 years almost two years ago so I know what they are feeling now. May he rest in eternal peace. Sincerely, Harold Chase W1EES Director QCWA

Found the website by: QCWA

Submitted: Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 15:29:06 (EST)
By: Eric Quiring, VE5HG
From: Saskatoon, Sask., Canada
E-Mail: <QUIRINGE@home.com>

Doris & Eric Quiring of Saskatoon wish to sent our heart felt sympathy to the family

Found the website by: Via VE5KC

Submitted: Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 12:48:26 (EST)
By: REG TREMBLAY, VE3GQD
From: UNIONVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA
E-Mail: <reg@rcc.on.ca>

WELL I HAD THE OPPURTUNITY TO CHAT WITH FRED LAST YEAR ON 75 METRES A.M. A REAL FRIENDLY PERSON. A TRUE CANADIAN AND WELL LIKED PERSON. SO LONG FRED . REG

Found the website by: HAMMOND MANUFACTURING

Submitted: Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 11:42:14 (EST)
By: Kevin Hartley, ZL1OVY
From: Auckland, , New Zealand
E-Mail: <zl1ovy@ihug.co.nz>

As a former resident of Kitchener Ont., I had the pleasure of meeting Fred on several occasions. Every time I was impressed with his friendliness, openess, and genuine willingness to share stories, advice and comments. While our fraternity mourns the loss of Fred I'd also like to celebrate him and the wonderfull contributions to the hobby. His legacy will be with us for many life-times...

Found the website by: another amateur passed the URL to me

Submitted: Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 11:35:56 (EST)
By: Paul Rosen,
From: Toronto, On., Can.
E-Mail: <paul.rosen@leitch.com>

I read of Fred's passing on Remeberance day. I consider him one of the greatest soldiers of the industry. Condolences to the family.

Found the website by: Rec'd an email from a friend reporting Fred's passing

Submitted: Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 08:03:57 (EST)
By: David A. Cooper, KE6PFF
From: San Mateo, Calif., USA
E-Mail: <KE6PFF@aol.com>

The Hammond Name has always been, for me, a hallmark of fine engineering. As a "new" HAM, I am truly impressed by the exploits of pioneers in communications that have compressed so much into one lifetime as Mr. Hammond has done. His sustained efforts have enriched the lives of many more than those who have had the pleasure of a QSO. The measure of a life such as Fred Hammond's cannot be scaled as would yours or mine, but will extend ever onward, as do the radio waves that carried the call "VE3HC". 73 fine SK, until the cosmos merge and you are, once again, on frequency. KE6PFF

Found the website by: Direct via ARRL

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 23:37:01 (EST)
By: Frank Sibley, N1PYF
From: Boxborough, Mass., U.S.A.
E-Mail: <frank_sibley@3com.com>

I have never met Fred nor seen the museum, but I've been using his quality die cast boxes for years for projects. The Ham Radio fraternity will miss him.

Found the website by: QRP-L Amateur Radio e-mail bulletin board

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 22:57:45 (EST)
By: Ted Simola, VE3DXG
From: Worthington, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <tnws@tnws.com>

My condolences to Fred's family. I first met Fred at a meeting of the North Bay Amateur Club back in the 60's. I remember his generosity, as he passed out Power Bars and variable voltage AC transformers to anyone that indicated their desire for one. 73 and may you rest in peace......

Found the website by: From listening in to the "Sanderson Hour"

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 22:37:21 (EST)
By: Terry Rogers, WA4BVY
From: Durham, NC, USA
E-Mail: <teroger@ibm.net>

I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Hammond's passing. When I was first starting in ham radio many years ago, I saved money from my paper route so that I could buy his cabinets for my home brew project. Looked great!

Found the website by: ARRL bulletin

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 22:31:32 (EST)
By: Stan White, VE3FKD
From: Ottawa, Ont, Carleton
E-Mail: <swhite@magi.com>

So sorry to hear that Fred has passed away..Was fortunate to have met him in person..He was so generous,pleasant to talk to ..He will be missed by all that knew him..

Found the website by: Sanderson Hour 3762.5

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 19:56:00 (EST)
By: Jerry Lofstead, W3CDE
From: Atlanta, GA,
E-Mail: <W3CDE@ARRL.NET>

To the family of Fred, please accept my family's condolences on the passing of Fred. I have used his parts since 1952. The web site with the musem brought back very fond memories of things gone by. I also learned of the history of some of the antique radio equipment I posess and never anything of it's history. Best Reguards Ann & Jerry Lofstead

Found the website by: ARRL Email of the passing of Fred

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 18:56:40 (EST)
By: Brice Wightman, VE3EDR
From: Ottawa, Ont, Canada
E-Mail:

I built my first rig 52 years ago using Hammond transformers, chokes and chassis so I feel I knew him even though I never met or worked him. 73 Fred ES CUL

Found the website by: QCWA chap 70 site

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 18:56:10 (EST)
By: Brice Wightman, VE3EDR (ex VE4DE
From: Ottawa, Ont, Canada

I built my first rig 52 years ago using Hammond transformers, chokes and chassis so I feel I knew him even though I never met or worked him. 73 Fred ES CUL

Found the website by: QCWA chap 70 site

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 18:53:58 (EST)
By: Alan J. Horn, KF6GYW
From: Oakland, CA, USA
E-Mail: <alanjhorn@Hotmail.com>

Amateur radio, family and friends have suffered a great loss. His presence and contributions will be greatly missed.

Found the website by: ARRL notification.

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 18:06:37 (EST)
By: Michael J. Brennan, KC2EGL
From: New York, New York, USA
E-Mail: <KC2EGL@arrl.net>

to the family of Mr. Hammond please accept my condolences on your the passing of your loved one.

Found the website by: the arrl notice posted to members via email 11/10/99

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 17:43:52 (EST)
By: JIM McCORMICK, VE3ZJM
From: LONDON, ONT., CANADA
E-Mail: <ve3zjm@execulink.com>

I have fond memories of Fred, his unselfish contributions to amateur radio and the amateur radio clubs in Ontario and around the world. I will remember his wonderful smile. Fred was such a nice man, .

Found the website by: amateur radio

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 17:43:34 (EST)
By: Don |Blasdell, w4hjl
From: Manassas, VA, usa
E-Mail: <w4hjl@erols.com>

What a loss, I had a chance to visit the museum and talk to Mr. hammond. I have his QSl card on my shack wall. will not forget his generosity and friendship.

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 17:13:42 (EST)
By: Ed Spike, VE3TCK
From: Waterloo, ON, Canada
E-Mail: <spike@engmail.uwaterloo.ca>

I knew of Fred for many years via other Amateur Radio Operators. It has been a delight to have shared coffees and converstion with Fred over the past few years. All Amateurs can salute Fred's efforts and kindness in helping us all to advance. His cheerful nature will not be forgot. Best wishes to Fred's family.

Found the website by: bounced mail

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 15:25:56 (EST)
By: S. Wilt, KC5ZHF
From: Quinlan, Texas, U. S. A.

I send my deepest regards and condolences.

Found the website by: A.R.R.L. members only list

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 14:41:32 (EST)
By: John Vangemeren, VA3JDV
From: Warkworth, ON, Canada
E-Mail: <john.vangemeren@sympatico.ca>

My condolences on the passing of a truly gifted man.

Found the website by: KWARC

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 13:40:57 (EST)
By: Markkus Hansen, VE7CA
From: North Vancouver, BC,

Fred was a true ambassador for all Canadians but especially the amateur radio fraturnity. He contributed so much. God Bless Fred's family at this time of sadness.

Found the website by: ARRL e-mail news letter

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 11:08:45 (EST)
By: Gord Hayward, VE3EOS
From: Kitchener, Ont, Canada
E-Mail: <ghayward@uoguelph.ca>

I would like to express my sympathy to all of you on the passing of a great friend of radio amateurs all over the world. He will be well remembered.

Found the website by: I am a member of both local clubs and have visited the museum.

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 10:11:57 (EST)
By: Peter Wittenberg, K2LRC
From: Annapolis, MD, USA
E-Mail: <k2lrc@erols.com>

My condolences on the passing of one of our great hams. Ham Radio will miss him. I'll visit the museum next year to appreciate his work personally. Peter

Found the website by: Collins Radio group

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 09:36:33 (EST)
By: Dave Seckel, W8GWI
From: Tallmadge, OH, USA
E-Mail: <Seckel@pios.com>

While I have never met or talked with Fred, I have admired his work in the Amateur community. As a Collins owner, I enjoyed his museum on the internet. I plan to visit Canada during 2000 and the museum is on my list of sites to see. 73's Fred, I know you are listening. W8GWI

Found the website by: Found it the first time from the Collins museum

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 09:18:05 (EST)
By: Charles P. Adkins, K8CPA
From: Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA
E-Mail: <k8cpa@qsl.net>

It's always sad to hear of a another Amateur Radio Operators passing... He will be missed. 73's K8CPA ...-.-

Found the website by: Arrl e-mail news

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 08:49:00 (EST)
By: Victor Madera, KP4PQ
From: San Juan, , Puerto Rico
E-Mail: <vmadera@isla.net>

Our condolences. We mourn the passing of a great ham. The puertorrican radio community will miss him.

Puerto Rico Amateur Radio League

Found the website by: Tom Atkins VE3CDM

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 06:40:33 (EST)
By: Robert P.Daniels, KB1ECL
From: Hyannis, Ma, U.S.A.
E-Mail: <danbay@corc.net>

Hammond is a name that will live in the history of radio for ever.

Found the website by: ARRL

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 05:33:33 (EST)
By: Mark H. Hesson, KD6CAD
From: Littlerock, , Calif., USA
E-Mail: <kd6cad@qnet.com>

I and the other members of the Antelope Valley Amateur Radio Club wish to extend our heart felt condolences to the Hammond family. A fine gentlemen will be missed. Mr. Hammond,73.

Found the website by: Forwarded by Dave Mulvey, KD6BZN, club webmaster.

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 02:21:49 (EST)
By: John Neal, ZL3LI
From: BLENHEIM, , NEW ZEALAND
E-Mail: <chaplain@wb.af.mil.nz>

A great man who contibuted much to the world of radio. His legacy lives on in his Museum and in the hearts of those who knew him. Let us mourn his now being a Silen Key, for he will be missed. Let us be glad for knowing the person he was and for the way in which he enriced all our lives. 73 John ZL3LI ex VE2NA

Found the website by: ARRL Bulletin

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 00:32:55 (EST)
By: Stan Mowatt, VE7BSY
From: Victoria, BC, CA
E-Mail: <sap@islandnet.com>

I have talked to Fred several on the air. He sent me several copies of the folder on the museum a few years ago. He will be greatly missed by the Hams all across Canada. I am willing to bet his family is something else. My regrets to the family. Stan. Ve7bsy.

Found the website by: via his obit from a friend

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 00:29:31 (EST)
By: Stan Mowatt, VE7BSY
From: Victoria, BC, CA
E-Mail: <sap@islandnet.com>

I have talked to Fred several on the air. He sent me several copies of the folder on the musiem a few years ago. He will be greatly missed by the Hams all across Canada. I am willing to bet his family is something else. My regrets to the family. Stan. Ve7bsy.

Found the website by: via his obit from a friend

Submitted: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 00:05:33 (EST)
By: RON KOHLS, N9EFX
From: WATERTOWN, WI., USA
E-Mail: <rojk@execpc.com>

My condolences to the FRED HAMMOND FAMILY. I came home this evening & found your very interesting web-site concerning the wonderful contribution FRED made to the wonderful world of ham radio. If I ever geet the chance to be in that area I will sure stop in to see the Museum. I will also pass this web-site along to our club members. THANKS FOR MEMORIES RON KOHLS N9EFX

Found the website by: ARRL BULLETIN

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 23:08:02 (EST)
By: Daniel B. Rorrer, W8DBR
From: Akron, Ohio, USA
E-Mail: <W8DBR@ARRL.NET>

Sorry to hear about your loss.The world will truely miss such a fine person...

Found the website by: ARRL bulletin

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 22:48:30 (EST)
By: Norman D. Williams, W8NDW
From: OWOSSO, MI., U.S.A.
E-Mail: <normandy@tir.com>

Sorry to read about Fred`s passing. The Amateur community will miss him.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Norm Williams W8NDW

Found the website by: A.R.R.L. e-mail news.

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 22:44:30 (EST)
By: Gerald Caouette, VE6NAP
From: Edmonton, AB, Canada
E-Mail: <ve6nap@rac.ca>

The world of amateur radio is the richer, for having had Fred amoung us. THANKS FRED --... ...-- ... -.-

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 22:33:28 (EST)
By: Gary Branch, N5BI
From: Gastonia, NC, USA
E-Mail: <gbranch@bellsouth.net>

Our condolences to friends and family.

Found the website by: ARRL

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 21:54:48 (EST)
By: Ivan J. Becker, W0JDX
From: Herington, Ks, U S
E-Mail: <ibecker@kansas.net>

What a wonderful history of radio and especially amateur radio. I wish all this information was in book form so i could refer back to important events like the very first radio staiton in Kansas which was started by Dr Brinkley in Milford, Ks. i remember seeing Brinkleys radio station when I was a kid here in central Kansas. I have a very secial interest because I have been in amateur radio since the spring of 1940 which is almost 60 yesrs.

Found the website by: I got the information via A R R L

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 21:18:56 (EST)
By: James Camp, n5tlu
From: Pflugerville, Texas, USA
E-Mail: <jecamp@juno.com>

Sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Hammond. I have the musem in my favorites list and will come back to many times. 73, Mr. Hammond

Found the website by: ARRL Newsletter

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 20:55:40 (EST)
By: Bob Snyder, W1RTS
From: Sharon, MA, USA
E-Mail: <r.t.snyder@worldnet.att.net>

My sincre condolence to Bill and Rob as well as the entire family. I had the honor several years ago to visit the museum, operate some of the rigs, and spend some time with Mr. Hammond.

Found the website by: Bill and Rob Hammond

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 20:01:16 (EST)
By: Gale V. Flagg, N1UYA
From: Fort Kent, Maine, USA
E-Mail: <sgflagg@sjv.net>

Just very interested to read about this long time ham. Quelph ONtario has special meaning to me because I own an old reed pump organ manufactered by the Bell Organ Co. of Quelph. I have several times tried to get information about their organs, because some of the original stop names are missing.

Found the website by: From ARRL announcement

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 19:20:13 (EST)
By: Murray Lampert, VE3HI
From: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <mdlampert@home.com>

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend, Fred Hammond. Since becoming a radio amateur in 1967 and having the privilege of meeting and knowing Fred over the years I can say, without reservation, that he was both an inspiration and a role model. Amateur radio and the community has lost a great man and a good friend. The departed never wholly leave us. We remember and they live in our minds and hearts forever.

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 19:11:15 (EST)
By: Steve Grajeda, WB6YQP
From: Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S.A
E-Mail: <wb6yqp@arrl.net>

There are too few men of Mr. Hammond's thoughtfulness. I am sure his life will be told for years to come. From the Pacific Northwest, In beautiful Southwest Oregon, U.S.A.

Found the website by: ARRL Bulletin for Members Only!

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 18:56:09 (EST)
By: Ken Mummery, KE6XI
From: San Diego, CA, USA
E-Mail: <kenm@kenmummery.com>

Sorry to hear that another of our "elderly men of Ham Radio" have passed. My condolences to his family.

Found the website by: ARRL Email news

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 18:55:31 (EST)
By: AL MAC KENZIE, WB6BBH
From: HEMET, CA, U.S.A.
E-Mail: <WB6BBH@arrl.net>

73 FRED & GOD BLESS.

Found the website by: ARRL BULLETIN

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 18:23:57 (EST)
By: Albert Huffstetler, KG4AWO
From: Gastonia, NC, US
E-Mail: <kg4awo@loclnet.com>

Sorry to hear of Mr. Hammonds passing our condolences to his family.

Found the website by: ARRL

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 17:03:13 (EST)
By: Norm Freidin, VE3CZI
From: Burlington, Ont, Canada
E-Mail: <rodemi@cgocable.net>

Fred was an inspiration to the Amateur Radio Hobby. He was a True Amateur and helped anyone and everyone he could..It was NEVER a problem, and especially helped those who were builders. Fred will be missed, but will remain a legend memory of that era of radio that will never be again. 73 Fred and God Bless!

Found the website by: via Paul VE3SY...naturally!

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 16:09:16 (EST)
By: THomas B.Atkins, VE3CDM
From: Toronto., ONT, CAnada
E-Mail: <ve3cdm@pathcom.com>

We mourn the passing of one of the beloved elder statesmen of amateur radio Truly a great Canadian. We shall all miss him.

Found the website by: Paul Cassel

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 15:04:29 (EST)
By: FRANK EDWARDS, VE3ER
From: ANCASTER, ,
E-Mail: <carole@executive.com>

We will all miss Fred. QCWA Chapter 73 will never be the same. My sincere sympathies to the family.

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 12:42:02 (EST)
By: Paul Hrivnak, Ve3UP
From: Piqua, Ohio, USA
E-Mail: <Palstar@erinet.com>

Another torch bearer

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 11:48:56 (EST)
By: Edward Garner,
From: San Luis Obispo, Ca, USA
E-Mail: <egarner@calpoly.edu>

I liike your page about CFRB and Ted Rogers, Sr. Ted was my Uncle. I am the son of his sister Katherine and like Ted Rogers, Jr I was named after him. Edward (Ted) Garner

Found the website by: snap.com

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 08:11:48 (EST)
By: Pete Byerlay, VE3NIX
From: Brantford, ON, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3nix@rac.ca>

It was an honour and priviledge to have met Mr Fred Hammond. His contribution to Amateur Radio will serve as a lasting memorial. I am thankful for his promotion of the hobby and his keen interest in the romance of radio in general. Such a generous and down-to-earth gentleman he was.

Submitted: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 00:52:45 (EST)
By: Tad Cook, K7VVV
From: Seattle, WA, USA
E-Mail: <k7vvv@arrl.net>

I just checked the web site after not having seen it for awhile, and was saddened to see that Hammond died yesterday. I hope the museum and the web site will both stay open.

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 23:10:56 (EST)
By: John Kraemer, VE3VIS
From: Guelph, ON, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3vis@rac.ca>

THANK YOU FRED! Your passing brings to end a great era. We have all been touched by your life of service to radio amateurs everywhere. 73, Old Friend

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 22:15:59 (EST)
By: Scott Guthrie,
From: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <sd.guthrie@sympatico.ca>

It is with sadness I have learned the passing of one my true mentors. A sincere friend and historian. Always greeted with a smile and an encouragement to keep on keeping on. This is where the torch is passed on and given to the next generation. Thank you Fred. In the heavens we will meet again.

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 19:12:43 (EST)
By: Don Rowed, VE3KII
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <dcrowedArac.ca>

The Amateur Radio Community has lost one of it's truly "Great Ones". I met Fred only once several years ago and he made you feel like a long time friend. My sincere condolences to Fred's family

Found the website by: Found it while searching the "Net" for Amateur Radio sites many months ago

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 18:53:10 (EST)
By: Ed Sieb, VA3ES
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <va3es@rac.ca>

An icon of Amateur Radio has passed on. I worked Fred on AM many times. His gentlemanly manner, his enthusiasm and his way of making one feel comfortable were his hallmarks. He will be missed. We'll keep the filaments on until we meet again. 73, my friend, and thanks for the QSO's. de Ed, VA3ES

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 18:04:08 (EST)
By: Don Chester, K4KYV
From: Woodlawn, TN, USA
E-Mail: <k4kyv@hotmail.com>

I am saddened by the news of Fred's passing. We met in person once at the Atlanta, GA hamfest back in the mid 80's, and talked many times over the air using 75 and 160 metre AM phone. I feel the personal loss of a friend as well as the world's loss of one of its founding personalities of radio. Just this summer, I purchased a Hammond transformer to replace a filament transformer in my mid-1930's vintage homebrew ham transmitter. Don, K4KYV

Found the website by: The AM Window bulletin board

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 17:59:06 (EST)
By: Ray Pilon, VE3VKH
From: Richmond, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <rpilon@storm.ca>

I count myself lucky to have operated a radio at a time when a fellow like Fred Hammond was also a ham. There is no doubt that his presence on amateur radio will be missed. A great contributer long may his memory live!

Found the website by: some things you just here about

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 17:50:13 (EST)
By: Ken Oelke, VE6AFO
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
E-Mail: <ve6afo@rac.ca>

My condolences to the Family. I have been aware of Fred's poor health for some time now. However, it was still a shock to learn that Fred became a Silent Key this past Sunday. I first met and visited with Fred in 1992 and then again in 1995. Both times he took of his time to open up the Museum for us to see on Sunday. He will be dearly missed by all us in the amateur radio community. 73 Fred

Found the website by: From Guy Charron - VA3FZA

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 16:07:50 (EST)
By: Dave Lawrence, VA3ORP
From: Kingston, Ontario, CANADA
E-Mail: <va3orp&kos.net>

It was with great saddness that we learned of Fred's death. He was a personal friend and a great benefactor to the Military Communucations and Electronics Museum. It was a great pleasure to have Fred as the first guest operator of the VE3RCS club station in the Museum. We have a great photograph of him at the controls. He has a great smile - that is how we will remember him.

Found the website by: from a friend

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 14:18:34 (EST)
By: Guy Charron, VA3FZA
From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
E-Mail: <va3fza@yahoo.ca>

My sincere condolences. Guy VA3FZA, RAC bulletin editor

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 13:29:56 (EST)
By: Max Pizzolato, VE3DNM
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <maxdnm@idirect.ca>

I notice you passed away,Fred. I read all the e-mail on the web about you and i like to add this : you did contribute in many ways. Thank you Fred. I shall remember you... Max VE3DNM

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 13:18:07 (EST)
By: Paul, WA3VJB
From: Annapolis, MD, USA
E-Mail: <callbook@buckmaster.com>

It is with regret I note the passing of Mr. Hammond, a gentleman on the airwaves, and a prominent member of the group of the old-style radio operators who nurtured and remained loyal to the hobby's roots in vacuum tube and vintage gear. I shall miss that measured voice Victor-Echo-Three-Hotel-Charlie, and would like to offer your page some audio clips of Fred recorded from his magnificent-sounding station as received at Annapolis. Please let me know of your interest.

Found the website by: WB3HUZ AM Page www.thebizlink.com/am/

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 12:51:05 (EST)
By: John Ohnmacht, VE3JO
From: London, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3jo@home.com>

I was very sorry to hear that Fred passed away. He was a great person and will be missed on the amatuer bands.

Found the website by: Through amatuer radio

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 12:51:05 (EST)
By: John Ohnmacht, VE3JO
From: London, Ontario, Canada
E-Mail: <ve3jo@home.com>

I was very sorry to hear that Fred passed away. He was a great person and will be missed on the amatuer bands.

Found the website by: Through amatuer radio

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 12:26:49 (EST)
By: Joan Costello-Jones, VE3 JYJ
From: Kitchener, ONT, Canada
E-Mail: <robjones@sympatico,ca>

I met Fred when he came to our home to participate in meetings. It was soon after that, my fondest wish was to graduate as a HAM and be part of the organization that he represented. I succeeded in 1944 and he was among the first to congratulate me. Thank you Fred for your courtesy and friendship.

Found the website by: KWARC

Submitted: Monday, November 08, 1999 at 12:14:08 (EST)
By: Bob Jones, VE3 CPI
From: Kitchener, ONT, Canada
E-Mail: <robjones@sympatico.ca>

A great gentleman, I am proud to have known him,and I treasure the few years we worked together as fleamarket executives.

Found the website by: I am a member of KWARC

Submitted: Sunday, November 07, 1999 at 17:53:44 (EST)
By: Ross Hammond,
From: Waterloo, ON, Canada
E-Mail: <rnhammond@hammfg.com>

I visit this site from time to time to read how my Grandfather has touched the lives of so many people. He passed away peacefully this morning, and I can take comfort knowing that his pain is now over. I also take comfort reading through this guestbook, and knowing that there were many people all over the world who cared about him. Grandpa, I will miss you.

Found the website by: Frequent visitor

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