Ken Simpson, W8EK, became a silent key on June 22, 2026 in Ocala, Fla. Ken served as the 10th President of the Amateur Radio Club of the WBCCI.
Ken was first licensed as WN8ETX in 1962, and soon became WA8ETX. A couple years later he passed his extra class license and became W8EK. In addition to serving as the President of the ARC WBCCI, Ken served as President of Chapter 62 of QCWA and the President of the Friendship Amateur Radio Club in Ocala.
Ken retired to Ocala about 25 years ago. While in Ohio, he served as ARRL Assistant Director, Assistant SCM, and other leadership positions. He holds several hundred ham operating awards, plus an award from the Ohio House of Representatives for his work on the Eye Emergency Network, where he served as a Net Control Station for many years.
Our heartfelt condolences to Ken’s family.
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Posted 4 September 2026 – Comments? Questions? Updates?