[CCF] D4B QRT

[Timo Klimoff]

> Dear Contest Community,
>
> I hereby announce the closing of the D4B contest station on Monte Verde,
> Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands.
>
> I have achieved and in some cases exceeded all my goals that I set out to 
> do
> from D4.
>
> I am proud and honoured to have played an active part in the Ham radio
> contest community for the past few years.
>
> I appreciate all the help and advice I received from everyone and I hope I
> could mean something to the people that knocked on my door for help and
> advice.  By sharing information and helping each other Ham radio 
> contesting
> participation will grow every year and become more and more competitive
> which is a good thing.
>
> A competitive contest station from a place like Cabo Verde was my dream as 
> a
> young adult in the 1970's and I am glad to say I have been able to live 
> that
> dream today.  I wish each and every one of us can experience such a dream
> one day.
>
> I know this announcement leaves more questions than answers but this is 
> what
> I have decided  to do after reviewing everything.
>
> I will stay in contact with all my friends and I will follow contesting 
> very
> closely even if I am not taking part from D4 or anywhere else myself.
>
> Good health to each and everyone of you and thanks again for all the
> contacts during the many contests.
> I appreciated the calls and every QSO was like a new friend I made.
>
> Thank you
>
> Al, D4B now QRT..