In article , "Jim Hampton"
writes:

Hello, Jim

Remember when even the Sears catalogue had radios in them? I'm not talking
cb radios, I mean Hallicrafters receivers etc. That was in the early 60s as
I recall (probably earlier too - but that was before I got interested in
them).

I don't remember that in southern California where I started buying from
local Sears stores beginning 1957...while working for Hughes Aircraft
El Segundo Division...or from 1963 when I got a Sears catalog plus
supplements to check out several ways to improve this house that I'd
just moved into.

Must be a different "Sears." :-)

Glad that Jimmie is all enthused. He travels back in time often and
I think he really lives back then. It's good that he has some "radio
stores" to hang out in... :-)

The Class C and D CB didn't get started until 1958 but Henry Radio
had a bunch of different CBs for sale in 1959. Was there, bought
an E.F. Johnson transceiver. Still have it on the shelf.

Why did you ask? :-)

LHA / WMD

(Len Over 21) wrote in message

The Class C and D CB didn't get started until 1958 but Henry Radio
had a bunch of different CBs for sale in 1959. Was there, bought
an E.F. Johnson transceiver. Still have it on the shelf.

Darn shame it's still the only radio transmitter you can legally use, too...

Seve, K4YZ

Steve,

Regardless of where anyone stands on the code/no code issue, it appears
there are two groups of folks. One group will step up to the plate and do
what is necessary to obtain the license if they really want it. The other
group simply waits until the requirements are reduced or dropped altogether.
Yep, if I had wanted to wait until the code was dropped to 5 words per
minute, I'd have waited 40 years. By that time, I'd have forgotten the code
and since there was talk about eliminating the code, I'd still be waiting


73 from Rochester, NY
Jim AA2QA

"Steve Robeson, K4CAP" wrote in message
om...
Darn shame it's still the only radio transmitter you can legally use,
too...

Seve, K4YZ


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Jim Hampton wrote:
Steve,

Regardless of where anyone stands on the code/no code issue, it appears
there are two groups of folks. One group will step up to the plate and do
what is necessary to obtain the license if they really want it.

There are two kinds of people. Those who divide everything into two
kinds, and those who don't. ;^)


The other
group simply waits until the requirements are reduced or dropped altogether.
Yep, if I had wanted to wait until the code was dropped to 5 words per
minute, I'd have waited 40 years. By that time, I'd have forgotten the code
and since there was talk about eliminating the code, I'd still be waiting

And how! I only became interested in the ARS at the time that Morse was
already at 5wpm, but there were those that suggested I might want to
wait. Not a good idea. I'd still be waiting, and if my predictions pan
out, I'd still be waiting a few more years...


- Mike KB3EIA -

"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
...

And how! I only became interested in the ARS at the time that Morse was
already at 5wpm, but there were those that suggested I might want to
wait. Not a good idea. I'd still be waiting, and if my predictions pan
out, I'd still be waiting a few more years...


- Mike KB3EIA -


Basically that's what I tell my students. Regardless of their opinions on
code testing, they should take control of their amateur radio participation
by passing the current requirements and get on the air. At best they've
avoided waiting and been able to enjoy HF for that period of time. At
worst, they've spent a few hours to learn a useful skill that they may or
may not decide to actually use on the air.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE