I’ve been away for almost a week and a number of readers have written in to express their condolences after only recently learning that a legend in our radio world, Larry Van Horn, passed away in August after a short period of illness.
I remember meeting Larry once when I stopped in unannounced at The Monitoring Times HQ in Brasstown, North Carolina. He was a true gentleman and shared his enthusiasm for the airwaves with me for a couple of hours. He was a passionate radio man through and through.
Of course, our condolences and hearts go out to his wife Gayle Van Horn and son, Loyd Van Horn, both of whom are also prominent figures in our radio world.
I m her making some addition asking if someone knows more. in the previous post i noticed about tiare publications which i m un-sure if this was Larry’s older attemps . Does anyone know who is the name pf the publisher? i know at least that Gary Dexter was one of the book writers.
Larry Van Horn is a well-known figure and expert in the Dxing community, known for his extensive experience as a Dxer and publisher of specialized publications in the field. While I have not had the pleasure of meeting him in person, I do have a few books from his Tiare Publications company in my radio bookshelf, including a book on QSL hunting and another on writing letters in Malay I purchased these books in the early 90s and intended later to buy a few more but never did. these books were very interesting if not useful. More recently, I purchased one of Gale’s radio guides authored by his wife.(Ai enhanced text for better clarification )
He was indeed a major player and contributor to the radio hobby and will be missed. Rest in Peace OM and condolences to his loved ones.
Condolences to Larry’s family. This is a much bigger loss for them, but a not insignificant one for we radio enthusiasts either. His contributions to our enjoyment of radio and all it offers have been tremendous and, as others here have said before, he and his expertise will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Larry. You certainly made a difference.
Good bless you Larry.
I had many good chats with you.
You were a friendly source of help
through the years.
N5XYO
Sorry to hear about Larry Van Horn’s passing! I was a Monitoring Times reader for many years and appreciate his love of radio and expert advice. My condolences go out to Gail and Lloyd Van Horn.
Larry was an inspiration to all listeners and shared so much of his knowledge to others
He will be missed
John VE3IPS
Here is a link to Larry Van Horn’s business, Teak Publishing. I’m assuming it’s up to date, as it has 2023 as the most recent date of the site. It mentions him as residing in North Carolina.
https://www.teakpublishing.com/larry-van-horn
Ask not for whom the bell tolls…*
Larry Van Horn – RIP
The death of one of us touches us all.
I never met Larry. I enjoyed very much his contributions to our community. And I miss him.
Heart felt Condolences to his family and friends.
Below are a few links about Larry that SWLingers may find interesting and useful:
Teak Publishing / Monitoring Times bio
https://www.teakpublishing.com/larry-van-horn
Death announcement and thread (and argument about the date of Larry’s birth and death)
https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/announcement-passing-of-larry-van-horn-n5fpw.464071/
LVH’s Twitter / X account
https://twitter.com/MilcomMP
Summer 2022 Global Radio Guide Gayle and Larry Van Horn
https://joinmedianow.com/book.php?asin=B09ZK1HWFY&platform=
I’m saddened by Larry’s passing. Will share with the Hong Kong Ham community.
73
Julian
* adapted from John Donne’s Meditation 17 – better known as For Whom the Bell Tolls
Modern English:
‘No Man is an Island’
No man is an island entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main;
if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe
is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as
well as any manner of thy friends or of thine
own were; any man’s death diminishes me,
because I am involved in mankind.
And therefore never send to know for whom
the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
Original 17th Century English:
No man is an Iland, intire of itselfe; every man
is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine;
if a Clod bee washed away by the Sea, Europe
is the lesse, as well as if a Promontorie were, as
well as if a Manor of thy friends or of thine
owne were; any mans death diminishes me,
because I am involved in Mankinde;
And therefore never send to know for whom
the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.
MEDITATION XVII
Devotions upon Emergent Occasions
John Donne
https://web.cs.dal.ca/~johnston/poetry/island.html
17-10-2023
Pretty confused the link is to a VAN Horn but it’s not the one we know. and the date is wrong.
Unfortunately I do believe Larry has passed someone either made a mistake posting the obit.
Agree. The obit is for a funeral home in Illinois. It is not the correct obituary.
Sorry about that–I’ve removed it.
Sorry about that–yes, I was sent the incorrect one and I’ve removed it.
All the dates are “2021” ???
I noticed the same thing. That was over two years ago. If nobody picked this up before, I guess they weren’t paying attention.
Sorry about that–yes, I was sent the incorrect one and I’ve removed it. My fault.
Really sorry to hear this. I read Monitoring Times for years and always enjoyed Larry’s articles – they were informative, interesting and – best of all – Larry’s personality and love of the hobby was evident in all of them.
Sorry to hear this news about Larry’s passing. I don’t understand why his call sign was not mentioned in his obit. I see a mic and CW key along with a transceiver on his desk, so I am thinking he was a ham and now an SK.
Thanks and 73.
W1JZR
Larry held the call sign N5FPW.
He will be missed.
Egil – LA2PJ
So long Larry thanks for your love of radio my mentor.
The obit was the wrong one. It has been removed.