[ARC5] Interest in "command" sets - where is a new generation?

[DSP3]

If hamfests are any indication of interest in those less than 50 years 
of age, then there is some, however small, hope.  What I regularly see 
are old timers (never thought I'd say that) who readily recognize the 
various vintage wares on your table, or those of lesser years who remark 
that they think their father or grandfather had "one of those".  
Finally, there are a precious few genuinely young troops who come, and 
look, and ask. They seem interested in acquiring something that's 
vintage _and working_.  They appear to simply want a single item of 
yesterday to add to their activity.  I don't think they contemplate 
operation, though.  That may come later?  Personally, I missed the great 
10 meter openings in the 50's.  I also missed the surplus bargains (?) 
of the 40's.  If I had been around then, its a coin-toss if I'd still be 
here, today.   I figure I came on the scene at about the right time to 
be able to see, hold, have, and use the past and the future of radio.  
It may well be that the buggy whips we have will fade away into 
landfills and such. Still, a few of any age may appreciate and see fit 
to take advantage of a coming deluge of our well-kept antiques.  I do 
not believe that the collection and restoration of current technology 
will ever match those of the past 40-80 years.  I can't see a Samsung S5 
or your Ipod being coveted by much of anyone, 10 years from now.  For 
that matter, neither the Amalgamated Belchfire MK III with 15 roofing 
filters and DSP be bringing top dollar after 40 years.  Well, maybe for 
a few years....

Jeep - K3HVG

On 11/19/2015 2:35 PM, J Mcvey via ARC5 wrote:
> ARRL says membership is up.There are lots of young kinds into writing Apps, hacking  and games.Radio is a bit old hat to them, but there are some who have an interest in radio, but in a different way.They don't remember growing up tinkering with tube junk, so it's not likely that they will hare the same enthusiasm for the ARC5.I do my best to show the radios publicly whenever I get a chance. Who knows? It might kindle some kids curiosity about tube gear.
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