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John Peyser, KM6LBW, Is Honored With Bill Stein Award

John Peyser receives award from Alex Auerbach
John Peyser, KM6LBW, receives Bill Stein Award from Alex Auerbach, K6AUR, president of W6SD.

John Peyser, KM6LBW, was honored with the Bill Stein Award at the W6SD Annual Holiday Dinner on Dec. 10, 2023. The award was presented by club president Alex Auerbach, K6AUR.

John received the award in recognition of his volunteer activity in support of the club’s Field Day activity in June of 2023. He will also serve as Technical Vice President of W6SD in 2024.

The award notes that it is presented “in recognition of outstanding service to The San Fernando Valley Amateur Radio Club (W6SD) as exemplified over many years by William “Bill” Stein, KC6T (SK).”

John is the first recipient of what will be an annual award named for Bill Stein, KC6T (SK), which was established with the support of Bill’s family and friends.

Bill, who passed away in February of 2023 at the age of 87, was a longtime and valued member of our club, whose service in recent years notably included overseeing the annual election of club officers.