National Capital Chapter 70 - Ottawa, Canada
VE3ATN Biography
Robert (Bob) Zeiman - SK - QCWA# 30130 (Silent Key)
Background
Grew up in the Ottawa area
Education / Employment History
- 1956-1960 – Spartan Air Services – aerial photographer covering most of Canada on Mosquito, DC-3, Cessna 210 and Anson aircraft
- 1960–1970 – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – Radio Station CBO – Technician
- 1970-1973 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – Television CBOT – Maintenance Technician for transmitters and systems.
- 1973-1984 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – Technical Supervisor of Broadcast Transmitters.
- 1984-1991 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – Northern Service – Assistant Engineer
- 1991 – Retired.
Amateur Radio History
- 1953 – First licensed as VE3ATN in Ottawa.
Additional Information
Regular check-in to the daily commuter Rubber Boot Net with weather observation and forecast.
Member of RAC, OARC, OVMRC.
Member of QCWA and Chapter 70. Served as Vice President (2000-2001).
Member of the Organizing Committee (hospitality) for the QCWA 2004 International Convention.
Received my QCWA "60 Years Licensed" Golden Certificate and lapel pin at the Chapter 70 May 2013 dinner meeting.
Bob passed away on June 25, 2018.