Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
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Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
I just received information that board member Kotaguchi "KO" passed away last month. He was a well respected member of the radio community, and our forum. He will be missed.
-Marc
-Marc
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If your radio has old firmware, programming it with the latest CPS will not add any new features unless you have the latest firmware to match..
CPS = Customer Programming Software, Not CPS Software.
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Very sad to hear, I had many dealings with him, a very stand up member, he will be missed.
Kilgore: Smell that? You smell that?
Lance: What?
Kilgore: Napalm, son. Nothing in the world smells like that.
Kilgore: I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end...
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Revelation 6:8
Lance: What?
Kilgore: Napalm, son. Nothing in the world smells like that.
Kilgore: I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end...
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Revelation 6:8
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Being a newbie, I don't know of Him.
Either way, RIP and my deepest sympathies to those close to Him & His family.
Either way, RIP and my deepest sympathies to those close to Him & His family.
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Very very sad indeed.
Ko was a gentleman and a scholar, and true friend.
He will truly be missed.
Ko was a gentleman and a scholar, and true friend.
He will truly be missed.
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- FireCpt809
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Thats a shame..Ko was great guy to work with here and off the board. I knew he had some health issues that we chatted about.. Just recently they seemed to be under control..
Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Holy crap... I was just wondering a few weeks ago where he might have been... that's really sad to hear. Thanks for sharing with us Marc. Ko was good people
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
ohh man that sucks
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Very saddened to hear of this. Ko was a great guy and will be missed.
Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
I had a number of dealings with "KO" he always went the extra mile, he will be missed.
RIP KO!
RIP KO!
Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
While I had no personal dealings with KO I was well aware of his status in the radio community and he is well respected. A deep loss for the community and everyone that knew him. Rest in peace KO.
Jason
Jason
Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Shocking. KO was a wealth of knowledge, and always willing to offer assistance.
RIP in my friend.
RIP in my friend.
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Ko did an amazing job helping me with my xts 2500 and figuring out my issues.
He will be missed, RIP
He will be missed, RIP
Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Always sad when a board member passes. Kotaguchi was an active & knowledgeable member who will be missed. Making the post a sticky for a while.
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
I got word last Thursday when I spoke with his girlfriend on the phone. His health had been in decline for months and he had renal failure twice and was in the ICU twice. His diabetes was very bad on him and it took it's toll. I advised the board and the community because we all cared for Ko. Anyone who dealt with him knew him as a kind and giving person. If you have been unable to reach him, this is why. He passed away on October 20th at 5:00p.m. He was a dear friend and a mentor and he will be missed. Rest in peace Ko. You will not be forgotten.
Kind Regards,
Dan
Kind Regards,
Dan
Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
RIP.. Always an upstanding guy with all his dealings.
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
That's what we had talked about after his first ICU stay.. He said he was feeling better but not quite out of the woods yet...Snarlingrabiddog wrote:I got word last Thursday when I spoke with his girlfriend on the phone. His health had been in decline for months and he had renal failure twice and was in the ICU twice. His diabetes was very bad on him and it took it's toll. I advised the board and the community because we all cared for Ko. Anyone who dealt with him knew him as a kind and giving person. If you have been unable to reach him, this is why. He passed away on October 20th at 5:00p.m. He was a dear friend and a mentor and he will be missed. Rest in peace Ko. You will not be forgotten.
Kind Regards,
Dan
Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Really sorry to hear about this, as I had dealings with him several times. Kinda hard to take considering he was still pretty young.
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Always had nice pictures of many radios. bought a few nice parts from ko on ebay and the board. I hope his radios are taken care of
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
I like many on here had great dealing wit KO, he was great to deal with and went the extra mile. He will be missed, rest in peace my friend
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
RIP Ko. You were and still will always be a gentleman.
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Crap, been away for a few weeks, and come back to this....very sorry to learn of Ko's passing. He sold me my first XTS5K, then the accessories, then very patiently & graciously answered a few 'dumb' questions afterwards. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about him, he was very professional and very fair to deal with.
RIP my friend......
Chris
RIP my friend......
Chris
Chris
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Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Another good person taken long before his time!
My sincerest condolences to his entire family and friends, here, and his personal family.
I will say his passing will be missed by anybody his life has touched.
Rest in peace Ko!
*The devil is mad, he lost his grip on this one, for good reason*
My sincerest condolences to his entire family and friends, here, and his personal family.
I will say his passing will be missed by anybody his life has touched.
Rest in peace Ko!
*The devil is mad, he lost his grip on this one, for good reason*
Re: Board member Kotaguchi "KO"
Sorry to hear about this.
I remember when the great Monty passed 10+ years ago now... MSisco9939 I think. A big loss for the /\/\ community.... sounds like this gentleman was as well.
RIP
I remember when the great Monty passed 10+ years ago now... MSisco9939 I think. A big loss for the /\/\ community.... sounds like this gentleman was as well.
RIP