Following info was recently posted on the SP7IDX Hexbeam website:
We regret to inform you that Waldi SP7IDX passed away suddenly on 04/04/2021. He was the heart and soul of SP7IDX Hexbeam Technology. It is a loss that is hard for us to recover from.
At the same time, we would like to inform all customers of the company who have placed an order or plan to do so that we are currently organizing Waldi’s corporate and personal matters. Due to the completely sudden and unexpected death of Waldi and the long legal procedures in Poland, it may unfortunately take some time.
We will do our best to fulfill orders already placed. Due to the enormous know-how that only Waldi had, this may take some time. At the moment, we are organizing official and financial matters. In the next one, we will decide on steps related to orders, which we will keep you informed about.
Please be patient and understanding. For our part, we will do everything to ensure that Waldi retains the highest respect and good name in the radio industry.
APRIL 4, 2021 – We are very sad to report that well known Hexbeam antenna maker and IOTA expeditioner, Waldi SP7IDX, has become Silent Key. He was recently recovering from contracting Covid and sadly passed away due to a heart attack. RIP, Waldi.
I have been robbed. I sent the money thru paypal in October 2019. Waldi told me this:
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SP7IDX Waldemar Polit sp7idx@post.pl a través de gmail.com
mié, 17 feb 2021, 02:45
para CX9CPE
Hi my friend
everything is OK your parcel is on its way to you, it has been handed over to the broker and now it is in the customs office and quarantine when it passes then it will continue its way to you and then I will give you the parcel number everything is ok, we must be more patient unfortunately
Best Regards Waldi
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Never received a tracking number. Then sadly he died, and I sent email again and they told me this:
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El sáb., 29 de mayo de 2021 14:12, sq7fpw post.pl escribió:
Hi
Thank you for your message and patience.
Due to the sudden death of Waldi Sp7idx there were delays with the shipment of outstanding orders. Unfortunately, formalities in Poland take a long time and we have no influence on it. We will do our best to resolve this situation as soon as possible.
We kindly ask for your understanding.
Greetings
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Sent 10 emails more, no answer. It’s been a year and I have no answer, don’t received anything and paypal would not help me. One year already.
What can I do?
Thanx
Pablo
CX4CP
Did anyone get a reply regarding the future of placed orders? I wrote few times to Waldi’s old mail, but without any reply…
Helou again ,,, some news about delivery to Romania ,, i’m YO9MB,Miti, waitting for hexbeam mark 4 !!
paymment already done on 23 march 2021, via bank transfer ,you have all infos in mails ,please just answer,to solve this issue!!
Miti, YO9MB
I order a Hexbeam in September last year. I have to send the money with the order. I know Waldi died in April this year. The Guys from the Factory did not answer any e-mail now. They did not send the ordered antenna and they did not send the money back.
So i think they tried to hold the money themself. Thats cheating. Are there more persons who have the same problems. May be we do a complaint together in Poland against this Guys. I knew a attorney in Warsaw who could do this. Does any Polish Amateur Radio Friend has information what happens there?
4 months have passed since Waldi’s sudden death .. and unfortunately there is no news of who will take his place in the construction of the prestigious HEXBEAM … and many .. many .. of us who have already paid for it are disappointed and disheartened. from such behavior .. this certainly does not honor his memory .. we hope for a clarification soon .. maybe by replying to our emails
73 De IV3TES
Mi más sentido pésame a sus familiares
Buen radioaficionado y gran constructor de antenas hexbeam , aún tengo la que me fabricó sin estrenar en su caja , espero algún día poder montarla.
D.E.P
Mario (ea8ob)
RIP my friend Waldi.
My sincere condolences to Waldi’s family.
Chris
Rip waldo, my condolences to the whole family. It’s so sad that covid still make so many victems..
Rest in peace. For the family sray strong.
My condolences to Family and friends
R.I.P Waldi, condolences to the family. I’m very sad. Simone IZ4DYQ
I don’t know what to say … it is the shocker for the whole community. I am a proud owner of his mechanical masterpiece and I am confident that he will stay in many, many memories. My sincere condelences to his family. Goodbye dear friend and have a smile on all the “umbrellas” down here honoring your work.
RIP Waldi.
https://sp7idx-hexbeam.eu/loss-of-sp7idx-waldi/
We regret to inform you that Waldi SP7IDX passed away suddenly on 04/04/2021. He was the heart and soul of SP7IDX Hexbeam Technology. It is a loss that is hard for us to recover from.
At the same time, we would like to inform all customers of the company who have placed an order or plan to do so that we are currently organizing Waldi’s corporate and personal matters. Due to the completely sudden and unexpected death of Waldi and the long legal procedures in Poland, it may unfortunately take some time.
We will do our best to fulfill orders already placed. Due to the enormous know-how that only Waldi had, this may take some time. At the moment, we are organizing official and financial matters. In the next one, we will decide on steps related to orders, which we will keep you informed about.
Please be patient and understanding. For our part, we will do everything to ensure that Waldi retains the highest respect and good name in the radio industry.
Condolences to Waldi’s family, I am reluctant to check publications during this CO-VID disaster, breaking my old heart to read of some classic & very unique Amateurs going SK, I have been swapping comms with Waldi since he sent me his first HEX-Beam to VK way back,he knew I had a Traffie Classic 5 band, early 2000s.
this news comes as complete and utter shock to me and many others,
Good Dx Waldi
Dennis VK4SX
My condolences to family and friends. Very sad news. Unfortunately I bought an antenna with him in late December 2020, but so far I haven’t received it yet.
Miguel – PY1KZ
Sad news. Great guy. I have 2 hexbeams made by hom. Rest in peace dear waldi.
Very sad he was a nice guy and had production
Of great antenna. Big loss
Ilan G0uut/Ea5iwt
You passed to HF heawen Waldi. My SP7IDX beam got reports as “unbelievable” “perfect” “making good job” compared to big brands. The SP7IDX has gone, but the hundreds of umbrellas remained as monuments of high quality and durability work. Rest in peace OM Waldi. never forget You, when turning HEX beam.
The amateur radio world has lost a big player on its stage. Waldi, you have inspired me a lot for my projects and I can’t believe you’re not longer with us.
My sincere condolences to Waldi’s family and friends!
Kevin, VK4KK
I have 2 antennas from Waldi. Covid is very dangerous. Still recovering myself after having 80% of lungs affected.
R.I.P. Waldi.
Damn this bloody Covid. So many decent folks gone. RIP OM G4OBB Des.
Sad news , rest in peace our friend.
Rest in peace and condolences to all family and friends. DE HB9GFP – Pino
The last our meeting was a few months ago. We talked about health and friendship. I remember all words like yesterday. I planned to visit him next weekend. Shock news, bad news. I met him before he started playing with ham radio. So many years of friendship and cooperation with CoolQSL company. Waldi… why you left us before the last party? We will never forget you.
Whisky glass for you.
Radek
SP5ADX
#014
Very sad news. Bought a hexbeam off Waldi 12 months ago a great antenna from a great guy.. RIP. Martin G3ZXZ
All Polish radio amateurs are very sad. A wonderful colleague, a good antenna designer, left us.
We won’t meet again, Waldi!
RIP
Andy SP6GVU
Very sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Waldi’s family.
My condolences to Waldi Family and friends
Thanks! For the good work.
We miss you.
RIP Waldi condolences to his family
HA5JP Attila
very sad. Great man going too early !
RIP
I am deeply sad for his loss. A very good friend for long long time. RIP dear Waldi.
73 de Christian #401
R.I.P.Waldy
Peter
19AT037/PD1RP
RIP 73 O8HAQ WOLF
i bought my First Antenna from Waldi in 2015 ( he is already on the Roof of my House ) , after this i had many Contacts with him.
Because i installed 8 ,More Hexbeam antennas in DL , for Friends and Contest-Team.
But we didn’t talk only About Ham Radio – we also talked about Whisky, Fishing and other thinks who makes real Boys Happy.
Waldemar ! we will miss you !
I wish me that you Family will be strong !
Carsten , DK6MP
My sincerest condolences to Waldi family.
I purchased a hex beam from Waldi 2 years ago and could not be happier.
Thank you Waldi for everything you did for amateur radio.
73 OM and god bless you.
de KC1FOZ
My condolences to Waldi Family and friends. from Mon DU1FV
RIP Brother Don AA5AT
R. I. P. Waldi
YO2MTG, Gigi
R.I.P.
Sad to hear this…
My prayers are with his family..
Thank you for your excellent work.
RIP Waldi
very sad. Great man going too early ! God be with family! RIP
RIP strenght en condoleance,s to friends and family.
RIP Waldi condolences to his family
Steven 19AT066
Very sad 🙁
Very Sad New. My condolences to Waldi Family and friends. CT2JYX
RIP Waldi sad news, we are sad. RIP F8BNU Patrick
May he R.I.P. !
So sorry to hear this, prayers for the family
condolences … too young to leave us. Thank you for the beauty you left us with “The Hexbeam”. Strength to the family.
Frank
ON4UW/OR7W
Very sad 🙁