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Dr. Emil Pocock, W3EP, has become a Silent Key. He passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 78. From 1992 to 2002, Pocock edited \u201cThe World Above 50 MHz\u201d for ARRL\u2019s membership journal, QST<\/em>. He served as a volunteer in the ARRL Laboratory for many years.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pocock was first licensed at the age of 12 and found a career as an academic. He was well-regarded by colleagues at ARRL as always being willing to help and teach. Longtime QST<\/em> Editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY, led the publication during Pocock\u2019s tenure. \u201cEmil was a respected QST<\/em> columnist for many years and had extensively studied VHF propagation. His contributions to the amateur community will be missed,\u201d said Ford.<\/p>\n According to his obituary, Pocock is survived by his wife of more than 37 years, Ann; and two nieces, Rebecca Pocock and Juniper Downs, and their families. A celebration of life will be scheduled in the future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n