Radio Club (Lakehead College)
Radio Club was a student club at Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology.[1]
1961, Nor'Wester
The club operated amateur radio station VE3ECT, built an antenna, and communicated with other 'hams' across North America.[1]
The Nor'Wester names 9 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.
Members: William E. Evans; John G. Draho; Edward W. A. Golomb; Lorne W. Jeffers; John W. Bishop; Gregory P. Yurick; Jeff M. MacKay; Jerry G. Kmet; Michael J. Skillen.
Officers named: President: William E. Evans; Vice-President: Michael J. Skillen; Treasurer: Lorne W. Jeffers.
1962, Nor'Wester
The club built a 60-watt transmitter and a high frequency transceiver, held a code class, and organized informal discussion groups on electronics.[2]
The Nor'Wester names 6 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.
Members: Leo J. Lafontaine; Jack K. Green; Michael J. Skillen; Ean L. Hays; John W. Brodack; Esko L. Kasma.
Officers named: President: Michael J. Skillen; Secretary-Treasurer: Ean L. Hays; Business Agent: John W. Brodack.
1963, Nor'Wester
The club purchased and assembled radio equipment with a budget from the Students' Administrative Council and hopes to broadcast programs in the future.[3]
The Nor'Wester names 4 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.
Members: Jack Green; Antero Elo; Anthony Toplak; Kenneth Guise.
Officers named: President: Jack Green; Treasurer: Antero Elo; Secretary: Anthony Toplak.
- Radio Club: The Radio Club established its executive team and secured a budget of $110.56 for equipment and maintenance. Members assembled various kits and utilized high-power transmitters with the goal of eventually broadcasting college programs to other cities.[4]
1964, Nor'Wester
The club operated an amateur radio station and managed sound equipment for the Winter Carnival.[5]
Officers named: President: Allan Enders; Secretary: William Rothney; Treasurer: Antero Elo.
- Radio Club: Despite losing equipment over the summer, the club continued to operate an amateur radio station under the call sign VE3ECT. They began converting equipment to the General Radio Service Band and provided sound support for the Winter Carnival.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1961), p. 16. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1962), p. 14. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1963), scan page 17. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1963), scan page 56. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1964), scan page 11. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1964), scan page 66. Internet Archive.