Topband: Herbert Schoenbohm, KV4FZ: Silent Key

[Greg - ZL3IX]

Herb was the first real DX I ever heard on Topband. I was a student at 
Brunel University (G3UBR) back in the early 70s, and KV4FZ had an 
astounding signal into Eu, both on CW and SSB. 30 years later he gave me 
my first TB Q with KV4 from ZL. I also remember working him an hour 
before my sunset a couple of years back.

Greg ZL3IX

On 2020-04-30 07:56, lennart.michaelsson at telia.com wrote:
> Oh, so sad!
> During all my years om 160, my favorite band, Herb has been the man behind
> thosea consistent and loud signals!
>
> REST IN PEACE dear Herb
>
> Len Michaelsson
> SM7BIC
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> It is with great regret that I have been informed that Herb Schoenbohm KV4FZ
> has passed away this morning at his home.
> Herb was 84 years of age.
>
> Herb has been a fixture on Topband since the very beginning, having 160 DXCC
> #2 (I believe) and has been active in all 160 Meter contests over the years
> setting many records.
>
> I personally have been amazed at his stamina in contests, even recently, he
> would stay up all night CQing long after this 62 year old called it
> quits...I hope I live as long as Herbie, and be able to put half the rare
> ones in the log as he did routinely
>
> 73 Herb
>
> Best wishes to Herbs wife of over 50 years Monica and Sons Tom, Timmy and
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