Topband: Herbert Schoenbohm, KV4FZ: Silent Key

[Steve Maki]

Wow, even though I haven't been very active on 160, I'm pretty sure Herb 
was one of my very first DX contacts in 1964 on whatever band, probably 15.

Seems like he was still posting on the reflectors just a few days ago.

Very Sad,

-Steve K8LX

On 04/29/20 14:21 PM, dan at np2j.com wrote:
> 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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