Low-Band Titan John Devoldere, ON4UN, SK
/A giant in the field of low-band DXing and contesting, John Devoldere, ON4UN/AA4OI, of Merelbeke, Belgium, died on 9th November 2020. An ARRL Life member, he was 79 and had been in failing health. In addition to his enthusiasm for operating, Devoldere may be best known as the author of the popular book ON4UN’s Low-Band DXing, published by ARRL, as well as other books, including Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur, which he co-authored with Mark Demeuleneere, ON4WW. The book is hosted on the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1 website.
“Ham radio, and especially low-band DXing, were my father’s lifelong passions and always had a strong presence in our house. Though I don’t have a call sign, I very much feel a part of the big radio family and always will.”
