Telamon wrote in message ...
In article ,
(aristotle) wrote:

I would truly enjoy meeting and talking with an experienced short wave
radio operator located in Malibu, CA. As a newbie to shortwave radio
it would be great seeing and listening firsthand to a quality setup.


Well then you may want to talk to:

Stewart H. MacKenzie, WDX6AA
"World Friendship Through Shortwave Radio Where Culture and Language
Meet"
ASWLC - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASWLC/
SCADS - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCADS/

Stewart is in Huntington beach and sometimes has meetings at his house.
I've never attended one myself.
Telamon,
You are one of the most prolific contributors to rec.radio.shortwave
and I enjoyed perusing your many postings. I think you are very
upbeat on the R8B and I am leaning towards buying one. I have a great
back yard and could place an antenna there. Perhaps one day I could
invite you for lunch since we are near neighbors. Please keep up your
great work.