Hello, I’m Ron Tonneson, K0QVF. I formally did the manufacturer/factory authorized modification and/or repairs of the Idiom Press/Ham Supply CMOS-4 and SCAF-1 products. Due to failing health I can no longer provide this service. Please contact Ham Supply direct at:
http://www.hamsupply.com/contact/
For troubleshooting help on the CMOS-4 keyer or SCAF-1 filter click on the links below:
Ham Supply Logikit SCAF-1: trouble shooting hints here
Ham Supply Logikit CMOS-4: trouble shooting hints here
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa APRS activity
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October, 2024 – Ronald J. Tonneson K0QVF:
Ronald J. Tonneson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 following an extended illness. He was 81. Ron was born in Bottineau, ND on December 16, 1942. His parents were Palmer and Lenore (Tjon) who farmed near Souris, ND. In 1945 they moved to a farm near Oakes, ND where Ron started his education in a one-room country school. In 1952 they moved to a farm near Fergus Falls, MN where Ron continued his education in another one-room country school through the 8th grade. He attended high school at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls. Following graduation in 1960, Ron attended the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND where he studied Electronics Technology. In 1965 he started his working career at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, IA. While there he became a co-holder of one US Patent and was named Engineer of the Year 1990 in the Navigation & Cockpit Management section of the Collins General Aviation division. He retired in 2000 as a Senior Engineer. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard 1965-1972.
Ron is survived by his wife of 57 years, Susan (Peterka), two children, Wendy (Shawn) Carnahan of Cedar Rapids, IA, Jerome Tonneson of Lenexa, KS, two grandchildren, Erica (Bryce) Schwarting of Cedar Rapids, IA, John (Karlea) Carnahan of Hiawatha, IA and one great-granddaughter, Serenity Schwarting of Cedar Rapids, IA. He’s also survived by a younger brother, David (Mary Jo), of Fergus Falls MN and a younger sister, Lorna Pommrehn, of Chanhassen, MN, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Leland Pommrehn.
His hobbies included Ham Radio, Geocaching and Woodworking. As a woodworker he made custom furniture for family, friends and a couple of area churches. His greatest woodworking accomplishment was volunteering with the Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program (WRAP) where he worked on 388 projects providing cost-effective, safe home access for clients in Linn and surrounding counties of east central Iowa.
Iowa Cremation is assisting the family. As per Ron’s wishes there will be no formal services. A simple public graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at 1 PM in Anderson Cemetery, Swisher Iowa. In lieu of flowers, Sue asks you to consider a donation to WRAP or a contribution to a charity of your choice.
Donations can be directed to WRAP at https://wrapiowa.org/ways-to-give/donating/donate/