[ale] Mike Warfield

[Michael Still]

Yes that was/is him based on his email .sig:
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On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 8:52 PM Jeremy T. Bouse via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:

> That's partially true... US callsigns can begin with K, N, W or A and
> follow 1x2, 2x1, 2x2, 1x3, or 2x3 formats depending on the license class.
> I'm a general class licensed operator with the callsign KQ4AFY. I can
> request to any available callsign that follows 1x3 starting with K, N or W
> or a 2x3 starting with K or W. An extra class license can request 1x2
> starting with K, N or W, along with 2x2 or 2x1 starting with A, K, N, or W
> in addition to those.
>
> I ask because I'm aware of AI4NB registered extra class license for
> Michael H Warfield in Athens, GA, but I'm not sure if this was Mike.
>
> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 8:31 PM SpaXpert, Inc. via Ale <ale at ale.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Amateur radio operator call signs begin with the letter "K" in the US.
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 8:29 PM Jeremy T. Bouse via Ale <ale at ale.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Is anyone able to confirm if Mike was a licensed amateur radio operator?
>>> I'm trying to confirm if his callsign was AI4NB or not.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 5:19 PM Bob Toxen via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Oh my goodness.  That is so sad.  Mike retired only about, what, 7-8
>>>> years ago.
>>>>
>>>> He was a founding member of ALE, gave us many lectures on aspects of
>>>> Linux, security, and networking as well as being a very active members
>>>> of
>>>> the Atlanta Unix group.  He was brilliant at computer security, a heck
>>>> of
>>>> a C programmer, and shared his knowledge very generously.  His kind
>>>> review
>>>> of my book manuscript and many suggestions made it a much better book.
>>>>
>>>> He had a very loving wife and family that I was privileged to know and
>>>> such a man is rich beyond measure.
>>>>
>>>> Jim, please announce memorial arrangements.  Perhaps ALE should have a
>>>> special "Raise a glass" to Mike.  (Please give a week's notice so I can
>>>> schedule a trip up for it.)
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 09:56:43AM -0400, Jon "maddog" Hall via Ale
>>>> wrote:
>>>> > Here is Mike's obituary.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> https://www.lordandstephens.com/obituary/Michael-Warfield?fbclid=IwAR2JFglYS_de-sKupL_gzYS3UiHnJ2_VviSOQezoRdkgou_8ewBQYxUpNfo
>>>> >
>>>> > md
>>>> >
>>>> > On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 9:17???AM Jim Kinney via Ale <ale at ale.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > > I am very sad to announce that Mike Warfield passed away last week.
>>>> As I
>>>> > > learn more about a memorial service, I'll update.
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