Dave Heil wrote in message ...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

73 de Jim, N2EY

(N2EY) wrote in message . com...
Dave Heil wrote in message ...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

73 de Jim, N2EY

Now digital is not as good as analog? digital is a mere simulation?

In article ,
(Brian) writes:

(N2EY) wrote in message
.com...
Dave Heil wrote in message
...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

73 de Jim, N2EY

Now digital is not as good as analog? digital is a mere simulation?

Brian, "real" radios are ANALOG.

Real he-men morsemen don't use digital.

Digital is for techno-weebs who "don't have any interest in radio!"

Dave (who is interested in radio because he learned morse) can
download FIRMWARE for his Orion!

Analog morsemen are high tech, "interested in radio!"

LHA























What the heck is a "Southgate Type 7?"

Why is it named after a community in southern California?

Why doesn't Jimmie have a Type 8? Can't he download FIRMWARE
to improve it?

Did he ever have a Type 6?

Does he need a mailing address for the Jan Smithers Fan Club?

So many questions...

lha

Len Over 21 wrote:

Brian, "real" radios are ANALOG.

When this comes back to bit you down the line, reflect upon the fact
that only you have made such a statement here.

Real he-men morsemen don't use digital.

How would you know, kindly old gent?

Digital is for techno-weebs who "don't have any interest in radio!"

Dave (who is interested in radio because he learned morse) can
download FIRMWARE for his Orion!

You never quite get things right. Dave is interested in radio. Dave
has been a licensed radio amateur for four decades. Dave knows morse.
Dave can and does download firmware for his Orion. You too can download
Orion firmware but it won't do much for you unless you buy an Orion.

Dave K8MN

(N2EY) wrote in message . com...
Dave Heil wrote in message ...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

73 de Jim, N2EY

I feel likewise, there's just something about an analog meter.

73 de Bert
WA2SI

In article ,
(Bert Craig) writes:

(N2EY) wrote in message
.com...
Dave Heil wrote in message
...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

73 de Jim, N2EY

I feel likewise, there's just something about an analog meter.

There's a reason for that. In many applications, analog displays are
preferred. For example, when adjustment for minimum or maximum
is needed, or when a quick glance is all you can spare.

Remember when carmakers started making digital speedometers - and
then found drivers didn;t like them because it took longer to get a reading?

Some of us even prefer an analog dial. Hopwever, my favorite mode is
digital.

73 de Jim, N2EY

N2EY wrote:

Dave Heil wrote in message ...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

Do you refer to it as your (get ready for it) two meter rig?

Dave K8MN

In article , Dave Heil
writes:

N2EY wrote:

Dave Heil wrote in message
...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

Do you refer to it as your (get ready for it) two meter rig?

Nope. That's a Heath HW-2036. Only has one meter - analog.

But my shack clock is digital. It's a Tymeter 24-hour one, made from
the parts of three junkers more than 15 years ago.

73 de Jim, N2EY

N2EY wrote:

In article , Dave Heil
writes:

N2EY wrote:

Dave Heil wrote in message
...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

Do you refer to it as your (get ready for it) two meter rig?

Nope. That's a Heath HW-2036. Only has one meter - analog.

I'm getting confoozed! Your two meter rig is a one meter rig?

I remember the '2036 and used to own one. I spent a lot of time
fiddling with those VCO coils in the thing. It belongs to a Lebanese
ham in Sierra Leone now. He's probably cursing me every time he has to
fiddle with those coils.

But my shack clock is digital. It's a Tymeter 24-hour one, made from
the parts of three junkers more than 15 years ago.

Those things are developing some nostalgia value these days.

Dave K8MN

In article , Dave Heil
writes:

N2EY wrote:

In article , Dave Heil
writes:

N2EY wrote:

Dave Heil wrote in message
...
I also like my real analog meter better than a digital
simulation.

My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice
easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones.

Also Made In USA.

Do you refer to it as your (get ready for it) two meter rig?

Nope. That's a Heath HW-2036. Only has one meter - analog.

I'm getting confoozed! Your two meter rig is a one meter rig?

Affirmative.

I remember the '2036 and used to own one. I spent a lot of time
fiddling with those VCO coils in the thing. It belongs to a Lebanese
ham in Sierra Leone now. He's probably cursing me every time he has to
fiddle with those coils.

Mine may need a new mike. Ironic.

But my shack clock is digital. It's a Tymeter 24-hour one, made from
the parts of three junkers more than 15 years ago.

Those things are developing some nostalgia value these days.

In some ways clock technology has gone backwards. I remember when almost all
clocks ran on synchronous motors, like my Tymeter. The power co. kept track of
the Hz and would keep the total number of cycles-per-year pretty dern accurate.
I found that all my motor-clocks would stay in step with WWV give or take a
second or to for as long as the power was on.

Then came "digital quartz technology" - and no two clocks read alike. Set them
all to the same time and in a few months they're all over the place. The newer
computers actually seem to keep worse time than the older ones...

But my Tymeter grinds on, flipping the drums.

73 de Jim, N2EY