Bernard Joseph “Burt” Amero, VE1AMA of Auburn, Nova Scotia, Canada, passed away Tuesday, May 25, after a long battle with cancer. He was 67. Burt was known worldwide as the founder of “Network 105”. Established in 1986, Network 105 is a global packet radio network that is active today on 14.105 MHz. Burt was also quite active in various public service functions through the years. Online condolences can be made through the Middleton Funeral home Web site. -- Our thanks to Tony Bombardiere, K2MO, for providing the information for this story.