Thanks, Ken. I inadvertently overlooked Orlando. Glad to hear that they are doing so well. It's also interesting to hear that the commercial area is doing so well. One problem that we had when hostin
Interesting about the HW-9 station, Bill. I've been thinking about selling mine, given that I have a K1, K2, FT-817 and QRP+ (which I might sell because I have a ++). I can appreciate the nostalgia f
A lot of it is nostalgia. I dreamed of having a Collins station when first licensed in 1965, but it was too rich for my blood. At one point not too many years ago, I bought some gear that took me bac
Interesting, Rick! Yes, one of the things about the R-4 manual was a section on realigning the receiver. I was an Air Traffic Control Radar Technician with the Air Force from 1970-78. At the time I h
I may have mentioned that the 2-B/BQ were my Elmer's receiving duo, and I later bought a used pair in his memory. Actually, I have a spare 2-B because I wanted the BQ and the seller didn't want to br
Jerry or anyone, Did someone happen to write a biography of Art Collins? I think it would be interesting to read, based on some of your observations. I checked on Amazon and didn't find anything. So,
Thanks, everyone, for the advice. I ordered both books mentioned, and learned that they shipped this morning. Wish I had known that there was an update for the "50 Years" book. I may order it anyway,
For those unfamiliar with the DELETE key or icon, there is another Ten-Tec list at: tentec@mailman.qth.net Things tend to stay more focused there, but there isn't anywhere near the traffic of this li
He did, below... 73 de Jim - AD6CW Steve - W5JK For those unfamiliar with the DELETE key or icon, there is another Ten-Tec list at: tentec@mailman.qth.net Things tend to stay more focused there, but
A couple of things come to mind, Rick. Probably more often than not, the XYL has a lot to say about which house to buy that may or may not take the OM's hobby into consideration. Having a wife who is
I've seen it go both ways, as well. There are some hams whose wives want to deny them any activity that does not involve them and any kids. In fairness to both sides, I've known hams who spend every
Having a wife who is herself a ham may be an advantage. Hold on there. Then you'd have to share your toys and some of the time at the key. Believe me, I have more radios than I can use, and a wife w
Background - QST Magazine, and various commercial entities, tout the benefits of a 1:1 line-isolation balun - sometimes simply made by slipping a number of ferrite beads over the coax feed lime. and
Since you have an Orion II, keeping it is up to you. This is one radio that I will not part with, however - that and my Drake "C Line" and TenTec 516 and "6N2" - and I don't see enough added value in
Hello Fritz, I have a nice Argo 556 that I've been considering selling. It is in at least a 9/10 physical condition, and I have all 9 band modules for it. Would this interest you? 72/73 de Jim - AD6C
You make an excellent point, Martin. A rig is a very personal item, so each of us have our look-and-feel issues. I, too, was surprised that the reviewer dwelled on the VHF aspects. It would be intere
Difficult question, John. I suppose it would depend on how certain a shack is in your future. In my case, I'll be retiring within the next 4.5 years, and my wife has retired already. We plan on leavi
Greetings everyone, I have an Argo 556 with all nine band modules that I'm considering selling because I have other QRP radios: HW-9 station, K1, K2, QRP+ and ++ and Argonaut V. Often I see guys on h