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Wayne Sanger Green II, W2NSD, was an American amateur radio
operator, publisher, and entrepreneur. He was best known for being the
publisher and editor of 73 Magazine, a popular amateur radio publication he
founded in 1960 and ran until 2003.
Green was born in New York in 1922 and became interested in
amateur radio at a young age. He was first licensed as an amateur radio
operator in 1939, at 17. He served in the United States Army during World War
II, and after the war, he returned to civilian life and continued to be active
in the amateur radio community.
In 1960, Green founded 73 Magazine, which quickly became one
of the most popular and widely read publications in the amateur radio community.
The magazine covered various topics of interest to amateur radio operators,
including circuit design, construction, operation, and troubleshooting of ham
radio equipment. It also covered regulatory and legislative issues that
affected the amateur radio community and reported on the activities of amateur
radio clubs, organizations, and events worldwide.
Green was known for his strong opinions and no-holds-barred
writing style, making him a controversial figure in the amateur radio
community. He was also a successful entrepreneur and founded several other
companies, including Wayne Green Inc. and Byte Magazine.
Green passed away on September 13, 2013, but his legacy lives
on through the many contributions he made to the world of amateur radio and the
hobby community.
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