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Field Day 1988?
Article by Doug Netherton, VE3MCF
I found these photographs in a photo envelope. However, did not write a date on anything, so I'm not sure what year it was. I'm guessing 1988 based on what I see in the photographs (and who I see in them). Also, not everybody's name is indicated, so there are a few unknowns. Select each of the thumbnails below to examine the photo and its information.
1939 WWII Order to Cease Amateur Radio Operations
Here is a copy of the order received by one of our founders, Mr Vince Graham, VE3AXB on the occasion of the outbreak of World War II to cease operations.
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1945 WWII Cease Fire Order
- Audrey Little VA3YD, Gord Hogarth VE3CNA, Leo Kelly VE3HUN, Bob Chrysler VE3IEL with copy of cease fire order
In this picture you see Leo Kelly VE3HUN now silent key, presenting Gord Hogarth VE3CNA & Audrey Little VA3YD of our archive committee the original Cease Fire Order that ended the Second World War on the Western Front for British, Canadian & Polish troops. The President that night, Bob Chrysler VE3IEL looks on.
CQ-NR Trophy
The Scarborough Amateur Radio Club created the CQ-NR Trophy in 1966. It was presented to the winner of the annual competition for Scarborough members operating in the combined A.R.R.L. Novice Roundup and S.A.R.C. CW contest. The trophy was donated to the club by Ed Charlton, VE3FCE, and Jim Ashfield, VE3FOE.
1977 ARRL National Convention
Article by Doug Netherton, VE3MCF
In 1977, the Scarborough Amateur Radio Club hosted the ARRL National Convention here in Toronto Ontario.
TFMCS AGM/Picnic
Members of the Toronto FM Communications Society (TFMCS) are invited to attend the annual general meeting and picnic on Sunday, September 20 at the Skyloft Ski Resort, home of VE3RPT.
The AGM starts at 10 AM, and the picnic starts at noon.
More details at the TFMCS website.
Welcome back!
Hope you all had a good summer. The first fall meeting will be on Monday, September 14 at 7 PM in our usual meeting room on the upper level of the Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, 2467 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, near Kennedy subway. Free parking is available.
School is in!
We will be having an orientation night for the Basic Amateur Radio course on Friday, September 18 at 6 PM.
Location: Seniors Lounge, Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave E.