WN0VXO 1954 Iowa City, Iowa

Novice call of Herb Schoenbohm KV4FZ of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Born 1936 - SK on April 29, 2020 at age 84.

Licensed in 1954 as W0VXO, Schoenbohm became KV4FZ after relocating to the US Virgin Islands in 1968.
He was a sales representative for broadcast equipment manufacturers on the international market, primarily in Latin America.
Herb was active in 160-meter contests during his early years and to present in the Virgin Islands.
Herb got on 160M as soon as that band opened from government restrictions to protect the LORAN navigation system in that region.
KV4FZ was among the first Top Band operators to earn DXCC on 160, and his signal frequently served as a beacon from the Caribbean during contests.
He was active in emergency communications and helped during hurricane disasters affecting the Virgin Islands, receiving a Governor’s Medal in 1990 for supporting communication after Hurricane Hugo.

QSL courtesy of W8SU
Info courtesy of K8CX