[Boatanchors] Wikipedia for Vintage AM Ham Radio

[Jim Brannigan]

I don't that this bit of editorializing was necessary...

"Conversations (QSO's in ham slang) are typically configured as 
"roundtables" where several participants take turns developing and 
presenting their thoughts in a storytelling fashion. Many find this style of 
communicating more satisfying than the contemporary rapid-fire style of 
operating that can seem rushed and shallow by comparison."

On the other hand, I can go out to the garage and change the oil in the 
lawnmower while some windbag opines, and not miss my turn...



Jim


> It's a nice testimonial to vintage amateur radio which AM is just one
> part. Vintage SSB equipment, military equipment, and building up of tube
> type receivers and transmitters also play an important part in "vintage
> amateur radio". One only has to listen to the Hallicrafters, vintage
> sideband, Heathkit, Swan, and Drake nets to grasp how much of this
> vintage equipment is repaired, refurbished, and brought back to life on a
> daily basis on AM, SSB, and CW.
>
> Pete, wa2cwa