Remembering and Honoring Paul Nicholson G8LMD: Passionate VLF Enthusiast and Master

Jonathan Rizzo KC3EEY, HamSCI VLF project lead, remembers and honors Paul Nicholson G8LMD, a passionate VLF enthusiast, engineer, software author, amateur radio operator, and all around curious, intelligent, kind, helpful, and wonderful person and husband. The HamSCI VLF project is only possible because of Paul's innumerous contributions. Jonathan followed Paul's projects very closely since 2013 and considers him his VLF "Elmer". To Jonathan, Paul was a rock star. Not only does Jonathan remember and honor Paul, but he also intends to continue Paul's amazing work through deploying a network of HamSCI Whistler Catcher VLF Reception Systems. These systems will make observations of VLF phenomena, QSOs with VLF amateur transmissions, and lightning stroke locations solutions for the HamSCI Lightning Detection Network and the Indian Lightning Detection Network (ILDN). The ILDN was a project close to Paul's heart. Paul became a silent key on 12 August 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer that he approached with stoicism and strength. The HamSCI Whistler Catcher VLF Reception System is dedicated to Paul's memory and honor.