National Capital Chapter 70 - Ottawa, Canada
VE3YY Biography
Frank Stratton - QCWA# 32444
Background
Grew up in Newfoundland
Education / Employment History
- 1963 – International Data Processing Institute – Diploma
- 1963-1966 – Royal Doulton – Computer Systems
- 1966-1968 – General Computer Corporation – Computer Systems
- 1968–1985 – Control Data / Computing Devices - Computer Systems
- 1985-1989 – Honeywell Corporation - Computer Systems
- 1989–1994 – Execom - Computer Systems
- 1994-2005 – Cyberguard - Computer Security
- 2005-2006 – Algonquin College – Information Systems Security – Graduate Certificate
- 2006 – Sicom – Private Computer Security Consultant
Amateur Radio History
- 1976 – First licensed as VE3JBB in Ottawa.
- 1977 – Advanced Amateur
- 1978 – Amateur Digital Operator’s Certificate
- 1986 – Applied for and received two-letter call sign VE3YY. Also hold VE3RLP, VE3YYS and VE3YYC.
Additional Information
Built repeater VE3OTT and IRLP Node 2013 (VE3YYS).
Industry Canada Accredited Examiner.
Member of RAC.
My main amateur radio interests are wi-fi applications, D-STAR and other digital applications.
Member of QCWA and Chapter 70.
Was presented with my QCWA “30 Years Licensed” lapel pin at the Chapter 70 May 2007 dinner meeting.