We received some very sad news recently. A long-time member and supporter of the Nashua Area Radio Society and Amateur Radio, Hamilton Stewart, K1HMS, has become a silent key.
I first met Hamilton at a NARS exam session where he earned his Extra Class license, by passing the Technician, General, and Extra exams all in one session. He became active with NARS and began contributing almost immediately. Hamilton made many contributions to NARS.
Hamilton served as an instructor for our license classes and presented some of the most difficult topics in a way students could understand. He was famous for his Yagi antenna demos, which will be missed at our license classes.
Hamilton was an engineer’s engineer – one of the best that I have had the pleasure to know. He would always take the time to patiently explain the most difficult ideas in simple terms, helping them master technical concepts. When members need help repairing a radio or another piece of gear, Hamilton helps them get back on the air. His workshop was impressive, and he really knew how to use his gear.
Hamilton loved Field Day and served as co-chairman. He was always there to help us build our stations and to operate them. We would find a way to pitch in and help with whatever the team needed to succeed at Field Day. He was always team-focused.
Hamilton was also a past Treasurer of NARS, and served on our non-profit incorporation/501(c)(3) committee
Hamilton loved to mentor and wrote many articles on our website to help newer folks learn about Amateur Radio station building, operating, and electronics. You can find his contributions in this area here.
It was a privilege to have known Hamilton. I have the highest respect for him as a person. Even when he was very sick and fighting to regain his health, he found time to continue contributing to NARS’ educational work and to share his knowledge and mentor others. I will miss him very much.
You can find information on the final arrangements and his obituary here.
Fred, AB1OC
