Ganesh VU2TS
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We are deeply saddened by the demise of OM Ganesh VU2TS - a veteran ham, active until the very end. He will be remembered for his active involvement in the growth of Bangalore Amateur Radio Club, the founder member of Repeater Society of Bangalore and probably a few more associations. Known for his active participation in motor rallies - we have heard many of his crazy experiences and innovative solutions during the rides. He has travelled far and wide in VU. He was a nature lover and a treasure trove of information and knowledge - probably he was knowledgeable about almost everything in, around and under the sun. He ran a newsletter on science topics that had a large subscriber base and a regular contributor to Quora - the platform where queries found answers on any topic. A known homebrewer during the initial days, he was probably one of the earliest to import a commercial rig. which probably led him to set up Digitronics in Shrungar Complex, MG Road Bangalore through which he facilitated many hams in India to get imported commercial equipment - radios and accessories. He was an authorized dealer for Yaesu for many years until he decided to retire and move to BR Hills - BR Hillsu as he was fond of calling. Being a Bachelor - he single handedly developed and managed the Estate in remote BR Hills. His wildlife experiences in the Estate and other nature experiences and his unique way of narrating those experiences still linger. He started and ran the Sunday Morning News Bulletin on the Nandi Repeater where he would readout topics on almost every field of life which was eagerly participated by many many hams. He also ran a Quiz on the Air on HF during the late 1980s. Later when he moved to BR Hills, he would send the writeups to VU2IBI who would conduct the News Bulletin. Some of his known hobbies other than Ham Radio, were Photography, Nature conservation, Science & technology, bee keeping, Astronomy, etc
Condolences
Dr Pramod Vasambekar
He was responding CW queries immediately even to new entrants, encouragig them. He was great. I salute to his enthusiasm. My deep condolences.
Prasad Agrahar AB3EH, VU2AEA
I met Ganesh VU2TS in about 1970 when I was seeking info on how to become a ham. Since then, he has always remained an inspirational source to me. He will remain so forever. Long live the great memories
VU2ABU Abhayakumar Hegde
I've met vu2ts on air regularly since 1978 (latest one was as recent as last week) and have met in person too at his vayyalikaval residence in bangalore and during recent hamfest at mysore.Ganesh VU2TS was a fine gentleman, true ham and an ace cw operator.Will miss his presence on air.My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
K G Girish Babu - VU2KGB
It was in 1985 when two German Hams DF5UG and DL2GAC (holding Indian call signs VU2INK and VU2BMS) came to Bangalore after attending an event in Hyderabad. They were listening to the VHF net controlled by OM Genesh, VU2TS. Late in the night, I received a phone call from Hans. He asked: “Girish, is it a human being or a Robot controlling the VHF net in Bangalore? Because he was checking in 15 to 20 call signs at a stretch and calling them individually in the same sequence without any mistake. The speed of the process shows that the net controller does not get time to even scribble down the suffixes!” I told OM Hans that it must be none other than Ganesh, VU2TS. The same year I drove to Bangalore in my new Maruti 800 DX and went to Digitronics within Shrungar Shopping complex to buy a radio and a mobile antenna. Ganesh had the same type of Maruti 800 DX. But he had drilled a through hole right in the centre of the roof and fixed a quarter wave antenna, the cable hanging all the way down the passenger compartment. I was surprised and asked Ganesh. How could you drill a hole through the centre of the roof of this brand new car? Ganesh’s reply was cool. “Girish, the reason is that you are married and I am not.”