*RAC Bulletin 2012-050E - Revocation of Volunteer Examiner Qualifications
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2012-08-28

Over the past several months, the Radio Amateurs of Canada has been
investigating reports of possible exam irregularities. Industry Canada
has been asked to investigate some of these irregularities and take
action where appropriate.

Today, the Radio Amateurs of Canada announces that the volunteer
examiner qualifications of VA3MPM have been revoked. Effective
immediately, Mr. Myers will no longer be able to administer the
examination of new amateurs. The revocation was made following an
investigation by Industry Canada in conjunction with several Amateurs
in the Ottawa region. Details on any alleged irregularities will not
be released.

The club to which Mr. Myers provided examination services has
nominated a new examiner. That examiner has been interviewed by
Industry Canada and has received approval to act as a volunteer
examiner. RAC congratulates the replacement examiner for volunteering
to provide service to the Amateur community to ensure examination
services continue to remain available.

The Radio Amateurs of Canada are committed to ensuring the enforcement
of Amateur Radio related regulations Canada wide. These regulations
ensure the qualify of Amateur Operators for emergency operations,
ensure spectrum efficiency and exist to govern our service in a fair
and open manner. The over whelming majority of Amateur Operators
operate within these regulations for the benefit of all. RAC places a
priority on ensuring Amateurs and Non-Amateurs respect and abide by
these regulations. We note that several other investigations are
continuing.

The Radio Amateurs of Canada is funded by your membership. In addition
to spectrum protection, we provide numerous other services to members.
Why not tell a friend about the benefits of being a RAC member - like
receiving The Canadian Amateur Magazine, a universal email address and
access to Insurance for both club and personal needs. To become a
member and ensure a strong representation for Amateurs in Canada,
visithttp://www.rac.ca/en/

Bill Gade, VE4WO
Regulatory Affairs

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Vernon Ikeda - VE2MBS/VE2QQ
Pointe-Claire, Québec
RAC Blog Editor/RAC E-News/Web News Bulletin Editor



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