Topband: Herbert Schoenbohm, KV4FZ: Silent Key

[terry burge]

Checking my log I see I worked Herb about every other year on 160 during contest. Also once I see on 20 since starting to use my computer log in 2008. Will miss him for all he did for my little station. 

So many of us older hams are passing away. Can't tell you how I've been reminded by finding I can't get a qsl card while trying to catch up my DXCC's the last few years. KV4FZ we be missed for so many reasons as a contester and just a great ham.

Terry
KI7M

> On April 29, 2020 at 3:11 PM daraymond at iowatelecom.net wrote:
> 
> 
> Sorry to hear of Herb's passing.  He was a stalwart Topbander.  73 and RIP 
> Herb. . . Dave, W0FLS
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: dan at np2j.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:21 PM
> To: topband at contesting.com
> Subject: Topband: Herbert Schoenbohm, KV4FZ: Silent Key
> 
> 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 Eric
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