National Capital Chapter 70 - Ottawa, Canada
VA7UX Biography
David Coutts - QCWA# 36225
Background
Born in Alberta but grew up in the Ottawa area.
Education / Employment History
- 1985 – Graduated from Algonquin College with diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology.
- Acquired Certified Engineering Technologist status.
- 1985-1989 Transport Canada – North Bay Airport – Radar Tech
- 1989-1995 Transport Canada – Ottawa Airport – Radar Tech
- 1995-2000 Transport Canada/ Nav Canada – Ottawa Airport – Module Maintenance Specialist
- 2000-2015 – Canada Border Services Agency – Senior Radio Specialist
- June 2015 - Officially retired.
- October 2015 - Relocated to Kaslo, British Columbia
Amateur Radio History
- 1978 – Passed Amateur Radio Basic examination in Ottawa – Received call sign VE3KLX
- 1979 – Passed Amateur Radio Advanced examination
- 1979-1984 – Served on the Executive of Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club as Tech Advisor. Treasurer, Vice President and then President
- 1980-1985 – Served as Net Manager The Wise Owl Net
- 1980-1985 – Served as Net Control of The Pot Lid CW Net and the Kingsmere Traffic Net
- 2010 – Acquired the call sign VE3PPC after father VE3PPC became a Silent Key.
- 2015 - Set up HF station as VA7UX
Additional Information
Today main interests are QRP and CW.
2013 – Joined QCWA and Chapter 70.