Another Ham radio friend, Antarctic veteran has flown on heaven.
With sadness we must report the passing of Neil Conant N8BPR/KC4 last September 18, 2023, at the age of 86.
He was chief communications operator and supervisor at KC4AAA – South Pole Station (WAP USA-21) in support of the United States Antarctic Program. Neil spent a total of 15 austral summers at the pole from 1984–2001 and three summers were at Siple Station (WAP USA-24) in the 1980’s.
Bob Hines K4MZU wrote: «I know that Neil was respected and loved. We will always remember him on the radio for many years to come. Conant Valley located between 
Duncan Bluff and Communication Heights in the southern part of the Darwin Mountains in Antarctica, was named after Neil, a genuine veteran of the ice ».
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The pics attached show QSL’s and a photo with Neil and Nikolai (UA3YH/KC4- R1ANM) when Nick visited South Pole Station.
Thanks to Les K03G/KC4 who worked with Neil for his updates.
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TNX K4MZU