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| Richard Strand, KL7RA, was a regular presence from Alaska in major contests for decades. |
Richard Strand, KL7RA,
became a Silent Key in late November, after suffering a heart attack earlier in
the month. The Kenai, Alaska, resident was a very active contester who enjoyed
giving out Alaska and/or CQ Zone 1 in various on-air competitions.
According to the ARRL, Strand was also a contributor to the ARRL Handbook. He was 69.
