Mahabala Hegde VU2HEG
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VU2HEG, or dear Hegde-mam to most, was an ever enthusiastic ham well known to anyone in the entire country, and beyond, to who's been around a bit on the hobby. A mentor and an Elmer to a huge group of fellow hams, he was the founding president of Mangalore Amateur Radio Club, VU2RDO. A ham for well over 4 decades, he promoted the hobby in many ways including bringing up two well known radio clubs in the region, Mangalore Amateur Radio Club VU2RDO and also the KREC Ham Radio Club, VU2REC at the prestigious NITK/KREC Engineering institute. He retired from his professional career as a Senior Manager at Vijaya Bank after serving in various capacities in other organizations too, like the KREC and a brief stint in the Indian Airforce. A visit to his shack and a careful look around would reveal a plethora of unique gadgets and novel arrangements displaying his uncanny ability of homebrewing in the true spirit of that term in hamming. Very well known for his friendly and loving nature, he had an amazing sense of humour and the unbelievable ability to quip that witty remark, or recite that most appropriate proverb, or come up with an apt anecdote in nano seconds! A stickler for discipline, frank nature and his no nonsense and most practical approach to life around him earned him great respect and reverence among every one of his acquaintance. Along with a legacy in hamming, he leaves behind a very caring family, including his elder harmonic VU2ABU OM Abhay, and a huge fan following of fellow hams. 73 dear Hegdemam, your physical presence will be missed dearly but you can never leave us.. - Team MARC
Condolences
Nagesh L. Naidu
1986 I met you OM, when my ship M.V.Arunachal Pradesh was at Mangalore Port, Panambur loading granite stone for Taiwan n Japan. I operated VU2LNN/MM n was in regular QSOs with the young hams of REC Surathkal. Many of them visited my ship n had a good view of a modern ship Marconi radio station. Later they took me to campus to see your station and meet you, 35 years ago. OM Hegde Ji will miss you. You must have met VU2KZ Menon, fm whose shack I had my 1st QSO with you. Yes, you will keep the air waves active wherever you reside. My deepest condolences to your family. 73 de VU2LNN
Dr Manoj Ashokan
OM Hedge Ji,as i used to call him, was my regular contact on HF.To test my antenna or rig,i used to call him up very often.I visited him in his home QTH on many occaisons and he showed me his unique wire HF antenna.I met his Harmonic too,once.He was a real ; HAM',in all its old glory.May his soul rest in Peace! Pranamams,Hedge Ji! VU3KER/A75GO Dr Manoj
Ranjan
We are missing this great gentleman who has shown light to many HAMs . My condolences to Mr Mahabala Hegde whom I admire and respect. Sir, come back again
Gopal Madhavan
We will miss a truly great ham
VU2MNX Mahendra Negi
Heartfelt condolences to a stalwart Ham from the West coast. May God give his soul peace and strength to his family.
Jerald Vikram Lobo VU3JVL
Very sad to hear about HEG. I use to have many QSOs with him in the early morning. He is the only one with whom I use to have long QSOs. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. -73 VU3JVL
Jose Jacob
I am very sad to hear about the death of OM Hegde with whom I had many QSOs on 40 M. May his Soul Rest in Peace. 73 VU2JOS
Ram Mohan G
My heart felt condolences to you Abhya, on the demise of your father. Pray his soul rest in peace. He was very cheerful, whenever he came on the band. I have know him since 1975. May God give you strength to bear the loss. VU2GRM, Bangalore
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