[Boatanchors] Re: upgrade question

[Bill Paschall]

Bill,  WD5DZG
www.willydog5.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <match at ece.utah.edu>
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 1:03 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Re: upgrade question



A lot of you guys are making a point that I probably should have but failed 
to make . Amateur radio is very diverse. It always has been at least as far 
back as my memory goes. Some of  us like one thing and others something 
else. That is healthy for the service. I happen to like and practice Morse 
code. But if everyone else who likes something else, was suddenly 
delicensed, (I am not sure that is a word but it ought to be)the ham bands 
would be pretty lonely about now. I also like and use tube gear that I have 
restored myself but in all honesty when I hear a CW or SSB signal I can't 
tell whether it is produced by a tube rig or a computerized modern rig. 
(I'll admit I can on AM though, or at least I think I can). I love building 
gear, right now I am finishing a 40 meter tranceiver using phasing 
techniques and it is going to be a lot of fun. Next I want to build a really 
good tube receiver. Why ? Because I enjoy it and want to see just what my 
limits are. No I am not looking to bring back hollow state electronics but 
for those of us who enjoy "Tube Rigs" why not? One thing we all should be 
aware of is this, if we as amateurs, are going to push the envelope of 
commucications development, as had long been a part of our heritage,  it is 
likely going to be the whiz kids who are comfortable with computers who do 
it. I envy the opportunity they have and wish them well. I hope I stay 
around long enough to see some of the changes they make possible. Meanwhile, 
I think I will fire up my HT37 and Sp600 and see what is on the lower bands 
73

>>
I wish to add my kudos ALSO!
>>
>>> Kudos to Ernie and Bill -
>>>
>>>
>>> Ernie, K0OCC and Bill, WD5DZG are a couple of guys that "get it".
>>>
Bob - N0DGN

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Bob - NØDGN

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