Though you may never have heard his name, Don Eckis is one of the key people getting our signal to you. Our longtime Wenatchee-based chief engineer is retiring after 14 years of service to Northwest Public Radio and Television. Over four decades, Don has installed and maintained transmitter equipment, sometimes in remote and nearly inaccessible sites. Our "road warrior" has driven all over the region to take care of equipment from Omak to Bellingham, and in the areas in between.
In snowy winters, Don took a snow cat to get to transmitter sites, and sometimes completed the last mile or two of the trip on cross-country skis! It's a good thing he's an avid hiker and skier. He's looking forward to getting more "hill" time at Mission Ridge this winter, He also plans to hike, ride his Kawasaki Ninja, and tinker under the hoods of his many project cars.
Don's wealth of experience and knowledge have been invaluable to Northwest Public Radio, and to the mission of bringing our service to listeners all over the region. Happy retirement, Don - you will be missed!
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