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Our Love of Shortwave and Ham Radios - Your Story
Brian Anasta wrote:
Hey Guys, Just for a bit of fun, I thought I would start a new threat about how, and why, people here first started their hobby/love affair with shortwave and or ham radios. I guess I will be first cab off the rank, seeing as this thread is my idea heh. Although I am only relatively new to the hobby, I think part of the fascination for me is being able to have the ability to listen into a huge variety of wonderful and wacky broadcasts from many regions of the world. I have been quite an avid listener using my friends simply beautiful AOR AR8600 Mark II, and I guess you could say from that, the urge to get my very own unit was well and truly born. I also believe it is a wonderful way to meet lots of friendly and interesting people (as I can say I truly HAVE here on rec.radio.shortwave). Just from my short time here, I can already feel a tremendous sense of camaraderie amongst enthusiasts, and the willingness to offer each other guidance and pass on one's knowledge is something I haven't experienced on other discussions boards to date. Well guys, I would really love to hear some of your stories - how long have you been listening to shortwave, why did you start, and what are some of your more memorable listening experiences?! Kind regards and I hope everyone here has a fantastic day/evening, Brian I've been obsessed with radio since the early '60s. My parents thought I was going through a phase. My first radio was a Truetone console, with a Magic Eye and a 12" speaker. |
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Our Love of Shortwave and Ham Radios - Your Story
On Aug 6, 10:19 pm, dave wrote:
I've been obsessed with radio since the early '60s. My parents thought I was going through a phase. My first radio was a Truetone console, with a Magic Eye and a 12" speaker. Dear Dave, Wow, a Truetone eh! Now I have heard THEY were a classic piece....beautifully built, solid and with a great sound too. Dave do you still have it by any chance, would have to be worth a bit now as an antique provided it was still in good condition wouldn't it? I have read about the Zeniths and Silvertones being quite valuable and a collector's piece. I have also spotted a wonderful old Fairbanks- Morse, also with magic eye in my travels...gorgeous to look at even though it was not in the best of condition. Kind regards and have a great night, BK |
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