I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56 years
old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting, Journal
Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular over-the-air
stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo audio
conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and Tribune's
conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City MI. and in
Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was hands-on
physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the old
Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many old
analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was an
expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never could
imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a life
after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs were in
the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't had
the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.

On 11/9/2010 6:26 AM, Mark Zacharias wrote:



I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

My condolences Mark.

On Tue, 9 Nov 2010 06:26:33 -0600 "Mark Zacharias"
wrote in Message id:
om:




I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56 years
old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting, Journal
Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular over-the-air
stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo audio
conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and Tribune's
conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City MI. and in
Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was hands-on
physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the old
Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many old
analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was an
expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never could
imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a life
after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs were in
the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't had
the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.

Sorry for your loss, Mark.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope.
I haven't had the heart to even open the box.

What's ironic about that? He'd want you to use them, and have good memories
of him while you were using them.

On Tue, 9 Nov 2010 06:26:33 -0600, "Mark Zacharias"
wrote:




I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56 years
old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting, Journal
Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular over-the-air
stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo audio
conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and Tribune's
conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City MI. and in
Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was hands-on
physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the old
Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many old
analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was an
expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never could
imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a life
after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs were in
the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't had
the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.


Sorry for your loss Mark. My wife is battling liver cancer at the
moment and it is an unpleasant struggle. Chuck

On Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:26:33 -0600, Mark Zacharias wrote:

I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56
years old

Sucks.. sorry to read this. My condolences.

snipped for brevity only

On Tue, 9 Nov 2010 06:26:33 -0600, "Mark Zacharias"
wrote:




I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56 years
old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting, Journal
Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular over-the-air
stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo audio
conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and Tribune's
conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City MI. and in
Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was hands-on
physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the old
Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many old
analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was an
expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never could
imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a life
after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs were in
the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't had
the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.

Having lost three brothers myself, I know how you feel.
Please accept my condolences.

Kenuf

Mark:
Sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my Mother to breast cancer last year.


Keith

"William Sommerwerck" wrote in message
...
Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope.
I haven't had the heart to even open the box.

What's ironic about that? He'd want you to use them, and have good
memories
of him while you were using them.



Well, it's a bit ironic because as several of the regulars here are aware, I
am a multimeter junkie. I have more damn meters than you can shake a stick
at - old, new, cheap, expensive, etc.

His Tektronix is a high end 50,000 count dual display model, and would be
the jewel in the crown, so to speak, but I might not be able to bring myself
to use it.

So yes, ironic. Sorry I wasn't clear.

BTW I was reciting his history from memory and made a mistake - it was
Scanlon Communications he worked for in Traverse City...

Thanks to all for your kind wishes.

Mark Z.

"Chuck" wrote in message
news
On Tue, 9 Nov 2010 06:26:33 -0600, "Mark Zacharias"
wrote:




I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56
years
old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting,
Journal
Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular over-the-air
stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo audio
conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and Tribune's
conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City MI. and in
Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was hands-on
physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the old
Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many old
analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was an
expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never
could
imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a life
after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs were in
the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last couple
weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't had
the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.


Sorry for your loss Mark. My wife is battling liver cancer at the
moment and it is an unpleasant struggle. Chuck


Terrible. I hope her outlook is hopeful.

Mark Z.

"Mark Zacharias" wrote in message
eb.com...



I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56
years old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting,
Journal Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular
over-the-air stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo
audio conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and
Tribune's conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City
MI. and in Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was
hands-on physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the old
Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many old
analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was an
expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never
could imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a
life after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs
were in the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last
couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't had
the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.


Feelings for your loss as passed between us privately earlier in the week
....

Arfa

Mark Zacharias wrote:

I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56 years
old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting, Journal
Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular over-the-air
stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo audio
conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and Tribune's
conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City MI. and in
Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was hands-on
physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the old
Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many old
analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was an
expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never could
imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a life
after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs were in
the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't had
the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.


My condolences, Mark. I have lost a family member to cancer, as
well.


--
Politicians should only get paid if the budget is balanced, and there is
enough left over to pay them.

"Arfa Daily" wrote in message
...


"Mark Zacharias" wrote in message
eb.com...



I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56
years old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting,
Journal Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular
over-the-air stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo
audio conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and
Tribune's conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City
MI. and in Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was
hands-on physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the old
Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many old
analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was an
expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never
could imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a
life after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs
were in the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last
couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't had
the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.


Feelings for your loss as passed between us privately earlier in the week
...

Arfa

Hey, Geoff.

Thanks again.

On 11/9/2010 7:26 AM, Mark Zacharias wrote:



I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56
years old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting,
Journal Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular
over-the-air stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo
audio conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and
Tribune's conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City
MI. and in Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was
hands-on physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the
old Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many
old analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was
an expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never
could imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a
life after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs
were in the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last
couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't
had the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.


Mark,

Please accept my condolences.


Best regards,
Tim Schwartz
Bristol Electronics

"Tim Schwartz" wrote in message
...
On 11/9/2010 7:26 AM, Mark Zacharias wrote:



I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was 56
years old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting,
Journal Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular
over-the-air stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS stereo
audio conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later Journal and
Tribune's conversions to the digital broadcast formats in Traverse City
MI. and in Seattle. In each case he did not merely "supervise"; he was
hands-on physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the
old Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of many
old analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems, and was
an expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You never
could imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his belief in a
life after. He did his best to make sure his work and personal affairs
were in the best possible order. He was able to work up until the last
couple weeks.

Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't
had the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.


Mark,

Please accept my condolences.


Best regards,
Tim Schwartz
Bristol Electronics


Thanks, Tim.

Mark Zacharias wrote:
I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was
56 years old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting,
Journal Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular
over-the-air stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS
stereo audio conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later
Journal and Tribune's conversions to the digital broadcast formats in
Traverse City MI. and in Seattle. In each case he did not merely
"supervise"; he was hands-on physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the
old Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of
many old analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems,
and was an expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You
never could imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his
belief in a life after. He did his best to make sure his work and
personal affairs were in the best possible order. He was able to work
up until the last couple weeks.
Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't
had the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.

Dear Mark,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Jay. My condolences to
you and your family.

Regards,

David Farber

"David Farber" wrote in message
...
Mark Zacharias wrote:
I would like to take a moment to tell you all a bit about my brother.

Jay Zacharias passed away November 5 in Seattle, Washington. He was
56 years old.

He was an accomplished broadcast engineer for Tribune Broadcasting,
Journal Broadcasting, and at various times for each of the regular
over-the-air stations in Wichita, KS (USA). He supervised the MTS
stereo audio conversions for KPTS and KWCH in Wichita, and later
Journal and Tribune's conversions to the digital broadcast formats in
Traverse City MI. and in Seattle. In each case he did not merely
"supervise"; he was hands-on physically involved.

In the 80's and early 90's Jay was a product support engineer for the
old Ampex Magnetic Tape Division, and supervised the restoration of
many old analog masters which had deteriorated with binder problems,
and was an expert on the subject.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and two daughters (well, and me...)

Jay was suffering liver cancer, and knew the end was coming. You
never could imagine anyone handling this so well, a tribute to his
belief in a life after. He did his best to make sure his work and
personal affairs were in the best possible order. He was able to work
up until the last couple weeks.
Ironically, he gave me his Tektronix multimeter and 'scope. I haven't
had the heart to even open the box.

RIP bro'. You will be missed.





Mark Z.

Dear Mark,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Jay. My condolences
to you and your family.

Regards,

David Farber


Thanks, Dave. We just had the funeral yesterday.

mz