With much regret, we announce the passing of Don Havlicek, N8DE (1938) on July 8th.  

By QSP via Don K8MFO:  “Please note the sad news about Don N8DE becoming a silent key.   He was a good friend of Greg K8GL, who passed the information to me. There is no question that Don was an exceptional DXer and CW operator.  In addition to what Greg already mentioned, Don was  the “assistant editor” of the legendary DX Magazine, which was created by Don Chesser W4KVX.  Don was a math teacher by profession, and was always in demand. I believe he was pulled out of retirement at least twice, and taught  in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Perhaps also Michigan!   He was also  athletic coach, and involved in rabbit judging.  We are losing one of the most knowledgeable  “old time hams”.  Please inform the FOC crowd of this sad event.”

Don joined FOC in June 2010.  He was 87 years old.