[ARC5] New Homes for Old Warriors

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Mark,

You are quite right about museums. However, you will be pleased to hear that the strategic plan for the Vacuum Tube Museum includes active participation and interaction. Visitors to “normal” museums are not learning much from static displays. For vacuum tubes, not only will the tube-based gear be set up for real access, but part of the plan includes an actual tube production line. And, there will be a variety of educational learning experiences, and also hands-on workshops. I am hoping to get a decent building donated before the end of the year.

Charles

 

From: arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark K3MSB
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 2:32 PM
To: David Stinson
Cc: ARC-5; List Milsurplus
Subject: Re: [ARC5] New Homes for Old Warriors

 

Hi Dick

 

I’ve never purchased a tube radio that was ready to go; all required effort to put on the air.   Some not a lot, some requiring months (or years in the case of my SCR-274N).  Since I put effort into the radios I appreciated the final result.

 

Who is going to appreciate and take care of your radios?   Someone that gets a piece that they’ve been looking for to complete their own station or someone that just bought a trophy radio?

 

How do you tell who’s worthy?   By their track record.    Do they talk the talk or walk the walk?

 

I suppose the exception is a museum, but I’d be very leery of giving anything to a museum.   The odds of you even getting to play with the equipment in a museum setting is marginal at best,  if they even plan to use it on the air.

 

BTW, things in your rear view mirror look closer than they actually are; and I really hope that’s true for you OM !!

 

73 Mark K3MSB

 

 

On Sat, May 26, 2018 at 3:41 PM, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:


Re: Late in the 4th Quarter.

Completed sets:  Ever wonder if there is someone
young enough and close enough to you with the
knowledge, wherewithal and passion to keep some of
you "warriors" together and in good order?  There
are ten guys who say they will do so for every one
that actually does it.   How do YOU tell?
I've often advocated breaking-up sets so many
people have the chance to complete theirs.  I
haven't decided, but my Doc tells me there's this
Grim old fella over my shoulder telling me I
better hurry-up, he's got other appointments :-D
:-D

What do you think, fellas?  Break them up or hunt
for an "heir?"

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