The widely respected radio amateur Rene Vanmuysen, ON4VY, passed away in early November. For many years he was secretary and later the president of UBA, the Belgian Society. He devoted his efforts to the UBA and its members, always defending their interests, for which he was made an honorary president. For many years he was active in IARU matters, representing UBA at Region 1 Conferences and serving as chairman of Conference committees, including the financial committee. In 1986 he received the Region 1 medal for outstanding services to the Region. Not only Belgian amateurs, but also the many friends he had throughout the world have lost a skilled amateur who dedicated the greater part of his life to the amateur service.
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