2005

Effective immediately, the CFARS executive has decided to apply the new IC regulations towards CFARS licensing.

HF operation on the bands below 30 MHz has been authorized by Industry Canada for:

a)  amateurs who were certified with only the BASIC Qualification prior to 2 April 2002;
b)  amateurs who have been certified with both BASIC and ADVANCED Qualifications;
c)  amateurs with only the BASIC Qualification who were certified after 1 April 2002, and who achieved a pass mark of 80% or greater;

Those amateurs with only the BASIC Qualification who were certified after 1 April 2002, but who achieved less than an 80% pass mark, will either have to qualify in Morse, write the Advanced or re-write the Basic examination to obtain HF privileges. This latter requirement is related to a decision to increase the BASIC examination pass mark to ensure that candidates have been tested in all areas of the syllabus. Amateurs who need to confirm their examination marks should contact their Accredited Examiner. Accredited Examiners are required to retain marks for at least three years.

All new potential members must declare that they have met the above requirements before becoming CFARS Members.

Scott

It is with regret, that we announce the passing of Newt, CIW809. Newt was one of our mainstay members who, up until this past year, was always active and partook in all CFARS activities. He was an outstanding member of our organization and he will be greatly missed by all.

MORGAN, Newton B. — Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on August 4th, 2005, Newton B. Morgan, aged 85 years. Predeceased by his parents, Nathaniel and Edith, and his brothers: Wilfred and Samuel George. Leaving to mourn his wife Miriam; three sons: Grenfell (Eleanor), John (Pauline) and Paul (Trena); one daughter, Diane; and brother Cecil (Isobel) and sister-in-law Betty; also leaving to mourn his grandchildren: Kelly, Trevor, Tim, Charlotte, Amanda and Dave; three nephews: Boyd, Ron and David; three nieces: June, Elizabeth and Janice; as well as a large circle of friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Friday, August 5th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, August 6th from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, August 6th, 2005 at 1 p.m. from Barrett's Chapel. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Janeway Foundation or to V.O.W.R. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. - 08/05/05

Scott

The CFARS executive is currently working very hard at freeing up inactive CFARS callsigns. The following members have voluntarily retired their callsigns due to various reasons. Each has been thanked for their years of service. Please remove from your callsign lists;

CIW219

CIW215

CIW220

CIW310

CIW505

CIW601

CIW620

CIW621

CIW676

CIW717

CIW720

CIW804

CIW806 - Deceased (5 Mar 05)

CIW817

CIW839

CIW840

CIW845

As mentioned in a previous e-mail, please remove CIW806. Ed became a silent key on 5 Mar 2005.

Scott

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Witman “Ed” MacGILLIVARY – CIW806.

MACGILLIVRAY

WESTVILLE – Whitman Edison MacGillivary, 78, MacKay Street, Westville, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2005, in Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born in Mt. Thom, Ed was a veteran of W.W. II, serving overseas for three years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was employed in the construction industry for several years. He then worked for Nova Scotia Light and Power Corporation from which he retired. Ed was an avid ham radio operator and his greatest thrill was supplying phone patches for our Armed Forces members who were serving overseas. He received several commendations from The Canadian Armed Forces for this valuable service. He is survived by his wife Catherina (Tina); daughter, Ann Campbell, Westville; son, Jack (wife Marg), Pictou and granddaughter Sandra Campbell, Gairloch. He is also survived by step-sister, Bernice Rockey, Sutherlands River; step-brother, James Jones, Montreal. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday from Eagles Funeral Home Chapel, Westville, with the Rev. Glenn Cooper officiating. Spring interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens

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