Albert Solonjatovo 5R8GZ became a silent key on March 1st according to his daughter, Lucia. "Friendly Albert" was a good CW operator who gave many aspiring DXers (including this one) their first QSO with Madagascar. Albert will be missed by his family and the many hams he befriended over the years.
Sorry to hear abt Albert. 5R8GZ. Al was a Top Notch cw operator and a fine man, we had many QSO’s over the years.He made me smile and my day back in 1987.. he wanted my QSL for my county and grid.he sent a SAE & 2 IRC. We’ll meet again Albert.
