SILENT KEY

[IK0ZCW]

Jovan Bojdani, ZA1H was one of the original students from the pioneering ZA1A IARU training program in 1989. His passion for amateur radio led him to become the secretary of the newly founded Albanian Amateur Radio Association (AARA). Jovan worked tirelessly to unite competing amateur radio groups in Albania, though sadly, he did not live to see the fruits of his efforts.
Beyond radio, Jovan was much appreciated engineer and successful businessman, deeply respected within his community. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, embracing his ZA-identity with pride. Whether assisting local operators or welcoming international visitors, Jovan embodied the spirit of international community belonging.
Radio ran through Jovan's veins-literally. His father once led Radio Tirana, and even today, many remember the powerful 7050 kHz signal that once broadcasted across the airwaves. His father's legacy continues through a recently published book chronicling those early days.
Frederik Kote, a former Telecom Director and an early supporter of amateur radio in Albania, said it best: "We lost a dear friend and colleague, and the family lost their loved one. But this is life."
Jovan's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, especially his wife Teuta and children Krista and Jona. Rest in peace, Jovan. Your family's legacy and contributions to the world of radio will never be forgotten. [Martti, OH2BH, Hans, PB2T, and Driton, Z61DX]