[Boatanchors] ARRL Handbook; help with repairing

[Charles Ring]

I have the 1969 issue, somewhat dirty but intact. I will scan the edge 
and email it to you.

73 de W3NU



On 7/11/2012 1816, Dick KF4NS wrote:
> Hi Guys, I have come to the point where my original as a ham 1969 FORTY-SIXTH EDITION handbook is falling
> apart. The binding has come loose and the book is in three sections now. My plan is to remove the edge of
> the cover (soft cover) and glue the binding back together, then replace the binder edge with a scanned
> FILE copy in color which I will then print on some heavy paper and glue that on the edge.
>
> I have tried 3 times to get the ARRL to lend me a hand with this, since I am a member of 42 years
> longevity thinking they would be considerate and fulfill my need. They replied once by mailing two B/W
> copies printed on light weight paper but were from 1960 and was not the same printing as mine and said
> "THE RADIO AMATEUR'S HANDBOOK" with "BY THE A.R.R.L. STAFF" underneath the title. Not what I asked for.
>
> Mine has at the top of the edge binding "FORTY-SIXTH EDITION" with "THE RADIO AMATEUR'S HANDBOOK" below
> that and "1969" in white on black at the bottom. The cover is yellow.
>
> Is anyone is able to help me with this project? It would be greatly appreciated. This is not my earliest
> purchased, it would be the 31st edition 1954 which is worn after carrying it around with me in the
> military for many years but has not come apart like the first one as a ham 1969 edition.
>
> 73, Dick KF4NS
> St Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
> Keep The Glow!
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