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Mitch Savage (EA7KDO)
In Remembrance of Mitch Savage, EA7KDO / KJ5NL (SK) With deep respect and heartfelt sadness, we remember Mitch Savage, EA7KDO / KJ5NL, who became a Silent Key on February 6, 2024. Born on August 13, 1949, in Kingston, Oklahoma, Mitch lived a life defined by service, innovation, and an unwavering passion for amateur radio. Mitch served his country as a U.S. Army Warrant Officer 4 from 1967 to 1974, flying Huey helicopters in Vietnam. After his military service, he studied telephone engineering and went on to operate his own commercial long-distance telephone company — a reflection of his lifelong dedication to communications technology. Licensed in 1964 as KJ5NL, Mitch embraced amateur radio early in life. In later years, beginning in 2016, he immersed himself in digital modes including DMR, Fusion, D-Star, P25, NXDN, and WiresX. He was never content to simply operate — he innovated, experimented, and helped others grow. In 2017, Mitch moved to Spain with his beloved wife Yolanda, settling first in Almuñécar and later in Motril. From his “Dungeon” — the ham shack in the basement of his condo — he reached operators across the globe. In 2018, Mitch co-founded the TGIF Network, helping grow it into a major DMR hub with talkgroups such as 31665, 23456, and many others. His influence shaped the infrastructure many of us use today. He also contributed to the development of MNet and continuously experimented with hotspots, Nextion screens, RADXA Zero systems, RS978 SDR, and even balcony antennas. Those who spent time on TGIF remember Mitch not only for his technical expertise but for his generosity. He patiently coached newcomers through SSH prompts to add custom DMR servers to Pi-Star, guided operators in configuring transceiver codeplugs, fine-tuning RX/TX offsets, and solving countless technical challenges. Conversations with Mitch could seamlessly move from digital radio configuration to the finer points of billiards — always delivered with humor and warmth. Mitch was more than a skilled operator. He was a connector of people. He believed amateur radio was about fellowship as much as frequency. He listened. He encouraged. He mentored. He built community. Every QSO that travels across TGIF today carries part of his legacy — through the network structures he helped design and the Nextion screens he crafted and inspired. Mitch is survived by his loving wife Yolanda and his family. Though he is now Silent Key, his signal continues in the friendships he fostered and the network he helped create. Fair winds and following seas, EA7KDO. 73 and Silent Key
— TGIF Network Admin Team
February 7, 2026 @ 12:13 PM

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