Ciril Derganc (Slovenia)
Born 1932 in Trbovlje, Slovenia. Attended technical school in Ljubljana, joined local amateur radio club and made first QSO already in March 1951. In late 1953 started to work as technician at Rijeka Radio (YUR). Went to sea in 1955 and acquired 2nd Class RO licence in 1956. Ashore from 1960 held different technical positions with radio and tv station in Ljubljana, an electronic parts factory, a chemical plant, and river Drava power plants in NE Slovenia. Founder and instructor of an amateur radio club known for youngest members, educating many young operators. In a unique family of hams wife Danica, son Marko and daughter Mojca were all active hams! Son Marko became a RO as well. Went to sea again in 1985 and retired in 1992. Author of a richly illustrated book Na morja široki cesti (On the Wide Road of the Sea) published in 2004, ISBN 961-6337-08-4.In the photo aboard MS “Ljubljana” in 1989: Ciril – YU3AE/MM with wife Danica – YU3QY/MM.
