Hendricks QRP kits are well-known among operators devoted to building and operating low-power radios - and the name and callsign of Doug Hendricks, KI6DS, is like a familiar old friend. Doug, who cofounded the NorCal QRP Club in 1993 with Jim Cates, WA6GER, raised the profile of QRP with his enthusiasm and with the tens of thousands of kits sold over the years. A former school teacher, he eventually opened his own popular business, Hendricks QRP Kits.

Doug became a Silent Key on the 18th of September.

Writing on QRPer.com, Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL, recalled how Doug made the world of QRP more accessible. He wrote: [quote] "I knew Doug for nearly two decades, and he had an absolute passion for QRP and for making the world of amateur radio affordable and educational through kits." [endquote] He added: [quote] "There are few in QRP who haven't benefitted from what he gave us." [endquote] He is listed in the QRP Hall of Fame.

Doug was 78.