Used with permisson of Bernie at the Daily DX

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                                                           Volume 10 Number 153
                                                           August 18, 2006
                                             Editor/Publisher Bernie McClenny, W3UR
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                                                                   Silent Key
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W2NDP (ex WA2NDP), Daniel Manfre, became a Silent Key just after 8PM last night (0000Z today).
Dan was a serious DXer for many years with 314 countries confirmed mixed mode and was chasing
DX on CW, SSB and RTTY. 

He was a founding member and President of the Mid-Florida DX Association www.w4fdx.com 

Dan was a DX Elmer to many in the Tampa, FL area. He gave of his time in other ways being a
DXCC Card checker and ARRL Volunteer Examiner. Dan was a member of STARC (W4HSO) in
Hillsborough County, LIDXA, South Florida DX Association, QCWA and FISTS. DXers around the world
will no doubt be missing their friend Dan! Dan is survived by his XYL Ellen and children.

On a personal note I am going to be one who will miss him.

Dan was a long time supporter of The Daily DX and would call the office often. Sometimes asking DX
questions or passing on DX news. We never had the opportunity to meet in person; however we always
had good ragchews on the phone about DXing, Radio and family. Dan reminded me of the "QRPer" in
the stories told by the late WA6AUD, DX Professor Hugh Cassidy. Dan was constantly asking questions
about DX and I think that was what I liked most about him. He wanted to know everything about DX and
DXing and always stood proud when those QSL cards came in. I'm going to miss those fun phone calls and
great questions Dan.

RIP W2NDP! ... _._

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Dear Tony and members.

Kisrti and me are saddened to hear of the passing of Dan, W2NDP.
As you say and old timer with many interests and we are both members of the LIDXA.

He was one of those radio amateurs who was prepared to give to the hobby in so many ways.

Our condolences to his family and his fellow club members.
73
Jim and Kirsti,
VK9NS, VK9NL
Norfolk Island