We met Bob and Linda in the mid 70's. Bob was one of a kind. He was brilliant at making canvas, radio and electronics. If Bob got into a project he was all in especially boat racing. He had my brother and me drive to Seattle to pick up a race boat from a racer/builder he had friended. He had an engine built, he loved hemi engines and won many races. When it came to making canvas covers he could almost do it with his eyes closed. He did most projects by himself even building his first radio station. He was fun guy helping him doing home projects. He loved hotrods and shooting guns, he was a perfectionist in anything he did. Bob was a great family man with Linda, Mike, and Missy. We will miss Bob's cackle that I will always remember.

Don Niles Phelps, NY

June 25, 2020

My condolences to Linda, Mike, Missy and their families. I knew Bob for the last 45 years and enjoyed many good times with him and his family. Bob was one of the most intelligent men I have known, even if at times he was a little wild. It didn't matter what subject you were talking about he was versed on it, or he would want to know all you knew about it. I learned many things from Bob over the the years involving auto racing, guns and shooting, and radio, which I will admit was over my head but he could explain it in ways in which you could understand. He always approached everything, to do it better than others, while spending less than the other guy. He proved this in boat racing and at his HAM and commercial radio endeavors. He always approached things like nothing was impossible. I feel lucky to have known Bob and his family, many great memories.

Ken Niles

Stanley, NY

I have a great memory of Mr. Raide showing our 5th grade class around WOZO. He was so passionate and excited and proud to show us kids his radio station! I'm so sorry for your loss.

Meredith Rupert Bray

Clearwater, FL

I knew Bob through ham radio. Bob was one hell of a guy, he went full tilt on everything he did. He built big transmitters and I understand he was very competitive in shooting and with his race cars. He got involved with a new aspect of ham radio, namely the low frequency (LF) bands. Typical of Bob he built the biggest LF transmitter around, it was capable of several kilowatts. Bob was the only station to be heard in Europe on voice on LF, a record that is likely to stand forever. Bob also put a transmitter on VLF (29 KHz) and despite the low antenna efficiency his signal was copied across the pond in Europe. Bob was a very generous person, he often gave away equipment that he was no longer using, I was certainly a beneficiary of his generosity. I'm sure that others have Bob's exploits on the race track and shooting range to share as well.

R.I.P. my dear friend

Warren K2ORS