GENE HARLAN, WB9MMM - SK ------------------------ The changing of the guard in amateur radio continues with the sad news out of Rockford, Illinois, of the passing of Eugene Harlan, WB9MMM, reportedly from complications of ALS. ALS is better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.. Eugene Harlan was best known for his work in amateur television. He ran Harlan Technologies which published the ATV Quarterly magazine for amateur television enthusiasts. The company also provided amateur television gear, accessories along with software and name tags. Harlan's last major public appearance was in May at the Dayton Hamvention ATV Forum. At that event he was using a motorized scooter to get around. Memorial services for Eugene Harlan, WB9MMM were not announced. He is survived by his wife Sharon, N9SH. (AR-Newsline)