The following Obituary appeared in Break-In (the official journal of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters Inc,) for November 1950.

It is with profound regret that we have to record the passing, after a long and painful illness , of Mr W. M. ("Bill") Hall, ZL2BH. Most New Zealand Amateur were aware of the serious nature of Mr Hall’s illness, the greater period of which was spent at his home, but he was rushed into Hutt Hospital on 5^th September and died in the institution on 28^th September, aged 52 years.

ZL2BH was one of the best known ZL Amateurs and his call sign is familiar in most countries of the world, he being a confirmed DX man, and, to use his own expression "pot hunter." Bill Hall had many attributes not the least of which was his desire to help anyone interested in Ham radio, particularly beginners, as well as being a stalwart of N.Z.A.R.T., of which he was, in fact, a foundation member. The idea of the recent Art Union to augment N.Z.A.R.T. funds owes its origin to Bill Hall, and although a very sick man, he had the pleasure of seeing his work conducted to the successful conclusion that it was.

A brief autobiography of Mr Hall is appropriate:

• First interest in radio - built a crystal set in Paekakariki in 1924.
• Obtained Listener’s Licence and experimented with radio in 1925.
• Joined Radio service Club in Wellington in 1926.
• Met first Ham Z2BP.
• Obtained Transmitter’s Licence in 1927.
• Attended first Ham impromptu Meeting at Z2AQ and discussed future of Ham radio in 2^nd district.
• Foundation member of 2^nd district Transmitting Association (Z2AT President 1928).
• Correspondence with Reg. Gibbs Z2AZ and 2^nd and 3^rd districts Radio Transmitting Associations were affiliated.
• In 1929 both then amalgamated with N.Z.A.R.T. Auckland, with Dunedin also joining up.
• First DX contact G2OD, 31.8 metres.
• Joined R.S.G.B. 1928.
• Joined A.R.R.L and was W.A.C. 1932.
• Came to Hutt Valley, and with 2SJ formed Radio (Giggle-juice) Club.
• In 1933 started instructional classes to build up membership.
• Convened meeting to form Hutt Valley Branch , N.Z.A.R.T. 1933.
• Elected Vice-president 2^nd district 1935.
• Official Standard Frequency Transmitting Station N.Z.A.R.T. 1935.
• Elected President N.Z.A.R.T., Chairman Executive H.Q. 1936.
• Originated and typed course for beginners which sold for several years and netted a substantial amount for N.Z.A.R.T funds.
• Re-organised Hutt Valley Branch after war 1945.
• With £10 from Branch funds organised a raffle that returned £175 profit for Hutt Valley Branch Building Fund 1946. Being unable to obtain ground for a building, the Branch cancelled the building fund, whereupon 2BH moved that £100 be donated to N.Z.A.R.T. Building fund and that money be utilised to organise an Art Union.
• 1947 Elected Honorary Life Member Hutt Valley Branch.
• Organised billeting, shack-visiting and catering 1946-47-48-49.
• Elected Councillor 1949-50.
• Elected Chairman Art Union Committee, 1950.
• Elected Life Member N.Z.A.R.T. 1950.
• Certificates held: WAB, WAC,WAS,WBE, BERTA,DXCC