Zed Ess Four Push Button was one of my first contacts with South Africa on 20 meters in the 70s. I loved his distinctive voice and he always had a bunch of guys calling. RIP Bill KH7XS/K4XS In a message dated 11/8/2012 2:49:13 P.M. Coordinated Universal Time, [email protected] writes:
I am very sorry to receive that sad news about Pieter. He always had a great signal on 80M. He will be very much missed. Rich K7ZV -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bernie van der Walt Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 5:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Topband: ZS4PB -SK Sad news. Pieter Botha [86] passed away last night 7 Nov 2012 at 18Z ZS4PB, widely known as The African Cowboy, was one of Africa's best known DXer's in the last 60 years. His health deteriorated rapidly in the last few months and he and his family moved to a care centre in Stella, north of Vryburg just two weeks ago. He spent a lot of his radio time on topband so I think it is appropriate to mention his passing here where some of his old friends may still "reside". He will be missed. I will attend his funeral on Saturday at 09Z on the farm. I will relay all messages from his ham radio friends to his wife and children. Regards Bernie, ZS4TX _______________________________________________ Topband reflector - [email protected] _______________________________________________ Topband reflector - [email protected] _______________________________________________ Topband reflector - [email protected]
