National Capital Chapter 70 - Ottawa, Canada
VE3BR Biography 
Henry (Hank) Harley - SK - QCWA# 5113 (Silent Key)
Background
Hank grew up in Hamilton, Ontario.
Education / Employment History
- After leaving school Hank had a radio service business.
- 1940 – 1967 - RCAF. He retired in 1967 as a Warrant Officer Class 1.
- During his 27-year RCAF career Hank was moved to Yukon, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario bases.
- 1967 - Until retirement, Hank was employed by InterTel Consultants Ltd (later InTel Consultants Ltd) as a specialist in military communications.
Amateur Radio History
- 1932 - First licensed as VE3QE. He was a Charter Member of Hamilton Amateur Radio Club.
- Operated as VE8CF while with RCAF in Yukon in 1940.
- Other call signs held throughout RCAF career were VE6CD, VE4IH and VE3BRE.
- He obtained VE3BR when the holder became inactive and failed to pay the $10 renewal fee.
Additional Information
Hank was active on all HF bands and 2M, both fixed and mobile.
He was a member of OARC and served as Secretary (1971-1975).
Hank joined QCWA and was one of the 21 charter members of Chapter 70 and its first Secretary- Treasurer, serving from its formation in 1974 until 1977.
He operated in the QCWA QSO Parties during the early years of Chapter 70.
He became a Silent Key in February, 1989.