It’s hard to believe that 4 years has passed since the ham radio world lost one of its DX Giants. On January 6, 2018 David K3LP was tragically taken from us. A legend gone but not forgotten.
JANUARY 6, 2018 — Very sad news recently received. David Collingham, K3LP, is Silent Key.
David had been on over 70 DXpeditions, visited over 100 different DXCC entities, operating from 62 of them. He was a leader or co-leader on over 14 major DXpeditions. He was inducted as a member of the CQDX Hall of Fame in 2014. In addition, he activated Most Wanted DXCC Entities; 8 of the Top 10 and 16 of the Top 50. Over the last twenty years, he had supported numerous youth education and development projects, and youth sports.
May he R.I.P – thoughts to his wife Rebecca & family.
David, K3LP, co-leader of VP8STI/VP8SGI
At N8S, Swains Island.
David, K3LP
K3LP, bottom left.
David gave me many of those rare DXCC entities that I needed for #1HR.
He was amongst the greatest radio amateurs of our time & we can feel privileged to have worked him or known him personally.
His bravery is of such a magnitude that the President of the United States should bestow the TOP Award on David Hollingham K3LP, for this exceptional act of unselfish bravery of the highest order.
To his wife Rebecca, his Son Ryan & Daughter Amanda & his many friends we extend our sincere condolences & to say that they can be mighty proud of this GREAT MAN who laid down his life for his best friend, a canine named COOPER. DAVID has gone straight to HEAVEN.
When Krassy, K1LZ, told me that David was a SK, I was shocked. I met him many times and always admired him for his accomplishments in life and in amateur radio. Such a sad day to think he is gone and his poor dog, what devotion! His DX credentials are legendary and we will all miss him terribly.
My deepest condolences to Rebecca and his extended family.
Richard (Dick) Crouch
N6RC
Tucson, Arizona
Past President, NCDXC
Grandson of ARRL President, George Bailey, W2KH
1940-1952
George Bailey, W2KH
David was very nice to me on the air recently when I met him for the first time and he took a lot of time telling me things about what he was involved with and giving me tips and tricks for what I needed to know regarding Youth and such. Thank you very much bye bye k3lp.
What a ridiculous death – does not fit in my head ! A bunch of dangerous DX’peditions with difficult weather conditions at the world’s end and death in a pond near his own house. Truly bad luck… RIP my friend Dave, will always remember nice time we had in many Daytons and great DX fun you gave to community. You will be missed. Sincere condolences to the family.
Such sad news
Great Radio Op
and trying to rescue his dog !!
Selfless
RIP
Sorry for the loss, a tremendous loss….I would do the same for my beloved best friend….the good die young they say….so true….never gotten Dave….RIP
R.I.P. David de K0DU
Jerry
Very sad DX-News on the beginning 2018. He was “responsible” for some new ones he brings to me. My condolences to his family – RIP Dave
RIP Dave, I will miss the friendship and good times we had at Dayton Hamvention. My condolences to his family. Jeff AC5O
I could not believe what happen on him,yet. But.. R.I.P. David de YUKI JH1NBN
Nice tribute by N6PSE: https://n6pse.wordpress.com/2018/01/09/tribute-to-david-collingham-k3lp/
O my… this really hit my heart. Having spent time with Dave in Palawan and met him at other occasions he was a inspirational guy. Dave was part of the station planning for CY9M and I learned a lot from him about multi-station expedition planning. He will surely be missed by the ham community, but today my heart goes out to his family. RIP Dave!
R.I.P. David.
I’am very sad. Sanyi HA7VK
R.I.P. David de DU1REY
R.I.P. Condolences to his family.
Very sad news. He will be missed. R.I.P.
Absolutely horrible accident… Unbelievable.. Dave will be sorely missed… our sincere condolences to Rebecca and the family. We are all stunned. I probably would have done the same if it were my dog.. All I can say is that he is on the best DXpedition ever with God in Heaven… we will see him again… 73/ 88’s Pat KJ5Y
Vy sad (and shocking) new in just the beggining of 2018 for the World Wide DX Community. Dave has gave me a lot of new ones and i did never meet him personally to thanks him. Will pray for him and his family. RIP.
Merci pour tous ces beaux DX, David !
Repose en paix…
Rest in Peace David. A great Man, a great Ham.
R.I.P. David, our condolences.
Most sad news about this tragic accident. May he rest in Peace, and condolences for his family.
with love from me – Lars OZ1FJB / OU2V
Sad news,
R.I.P David, and thank you very much for everything
F8DHE Pierre
He will always be a hero in our hearts. 🙁
R.I.P David
SV1FJA
Picture on the top has taken in our room on Palawan is. DU1/K3LP.
What a generous and beautiful person we’ve lost!
Dave,you’ll never be forgotten my friend. RIP
Deepest condolences to Rebecca and family.
Very sad news! I met David first at VU4AN in 2006. Since he did know that I was there he handed over QSLs from his previous DXpeditions with DK5WL. David was such a great guy, we will miss him! R.I.P and my condolences to his family.
Thanks David for all DX expeditions,
they will always remain in my remembers !
73, SK
Very Sad News. R.I.P. Dave
Condolences to Rebecca and family.
Mike VE3YF
Tragic news. Such a loss is hard to comprehend for those of us in the DX community and to his family. Our thoughts go out to you Rebecca.
r.i.p david my deepest condolances to his family
rob pd1rk
Bad new, I’m sad.
I do my condolences to his family, friends, to anyone who loved him.
R.I.P. David.
RIP. You were a really great DXer.
R.I.P.
Rest in peace, all the power of the family
R.I.P. my friend Dave
Tom 9a2aj
I am still in shock. David was an inspirational leader in the DX and ham radio world in general. Very generous and I won’t ever forget first meeting david where he most kindly offerred me a seat at his table at the dx dinner dayton 2015. RIP my friend and you will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to Rebecca, Ryan and Amanda.
May you Rest in Piece David .Ham Radio World lost a fine Man.
HZ1SM
God speed.David
Very Sad News. Dave was such a great guy and Ham Radio will really miss him. He will be especially missed at the Dayton Hamvention.
R.I.P.
Jim WA3FET (K3CR, WP3R)
Very very sad moment.can’t believe the news.Our condolences to the wife Rebecca and family.I remember our great time together in Tokyo,Japan.You are in our thoughts and Prayers.You will Be Missed.
R.I.P. My Brother David.
Dear Friends of David Collingham-K3LP:
I have learned additional information concerning his death.
Last night, during a heavy winter storm, David let his dog outside. David later took his truck to search his 25 acre property when his dog did not return. David found that his dog had fallen into an icy pond that adjoins his property with another property.
David made the heroic decision to go into the pond to try and save his dog.
After some time had past, David’s wife Rebecca went looking for him. She found his truck at the pond and called 911. Fire personal recovered David’s body as well as his dog. Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
David lived his life bold, courageously and heroically and he died trying to save his beloved dog. He will always be a hero in our hearts.
RIP David R. Collingham, age 59.
R.I.P. MY GOOD FRIEND DAVE
DE SV9CVY MIKE
R.I.P.
2018 started badly. Very sad news.
R.I.P David
F2DX, Pat
I just logged in and read this. Can’t believe to the news. What a sad moment. My condolences go to the family and his beloved. R.I.P David https://t.co/pBMHjf9Hlm
Very sad, the Intrepid Group has lost a great expedition Co-Leader/operator.
Ron KH6DV
Dear David, you have just left for a new dx entity. We will all join you there one day. Until then, RIP and monitor our activity from above.
Radi f6gnz
Very sad news. I have the pleasure of meeting David at the Visalia DX convention. David is a true gentleman. He has done so much for Amateur Radio. My condolences to his family. RIP David.
He will be missed
RIP Dave , was a unforgettable days on expeditions together ….
R.IP
I remember our time together at 5A7A DXpedition 2006!
R.I.P:
THIS IS A REALLY A SAD DAY FOR AMATEUR RADIO, WE LOST A GREAT PERSON & A TOP -CO LEADER OF THE GREAT INTREPID DX GROUP, AND ALSO A GREAT INSPIRATION TO HAM RADIO.
I’LL NEVER FORGOT DAVID, HE WAS THE OPERATOR THAT I MADE CONTACT WITH (7O6T) SOCOTRA ISLAND IN YEMEN ON MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 14.2012 AT 0106 GMT. I’LL NEVER FORGET THIS CONTACT…
R.I.P… DAVID OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY……
GARY (K6RNK)
David is on the greatest DXpedition of them all. David has activated heaven.
Rebecca, we ham radio operators grieve with you. You are in our prayers and in our thoughts.
Very sad news. R.I.P. David
🙁 R.I.P. 🙁