Memoirs of a Newfoundland Pioneer in Radio and Television
by Oscar G. Hierlihy

Published 1995 Paperback , 89 pages Good Condition; Signed by the Author Price: CDN$29.95 Qty:

Book Description This compilation of the memoirs of Oscar Hierlihy illustrates his integral part in the development of radio and later television in Newfoundland, Canada. Beginning with his childhood days growing up in Bay Roberts and learning to live with his permanent disability from polio, the author talks of building his first broadcast transmitter, working with Ayre & Sons, where he constructed the commercial radio station, VOAS, and later operating his own station, VONA. He later joined the staff of CJON where he remained as Director of Engineering until his retirement when he devoted several years to installing low power television repeaters in many towns throughout the island. About the Author Oscar George Hierlihy was born on January 27, 1912 at Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada. When Oscar was two years old he contracted polio which left him disabled but which also contributed in developing his aptitude for mechanics and electronics. Oscar and his wife Joan have four children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Today, his closest friends,realizing his expertise in wireless, refer to him as the "Dean of The Amateur Radio" in Newfoundland.