On 11.11.2024, our good friend Wolfgang Schreiber (DH3ZK) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 62. He was one of the first SOTA activators in Germany and was partly responsible for SOTA becoming so successful in Germany.
He was the first SOTA DM Regional Manager for Hesse and very active until he emigrated to ZS.
He also produced very good and short fiberglass masts for SOTA activations, which are still in use today, and took care of the next generation for our hobby.
Some may remember a QSO with him or met him in person at the at the Ham Radio in Friedrichshafen 2004 on his SOTA stand.
Unfortunately, he had to spend the last years of his life in a wheelchair in a nursing home due to his illness.
Our deepest condolences go to his family, relatives, acquaintances and friends.
R.I.P. 73 Fritz HB9CSA (DL4FDM)
Photo from DARC OV Z25