[Boatanchors] Carbon Mic Rejuvination

[Jim Wilhite]

And you didn't mention the insecurity of cell phones.  There is an old 
adage, never say anything on a radio you don't want the world to know.  The 
copper circuit enjoys a measure of security the cell phone never will.

Jim
W5JO


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>I have a WECo model 302 in the shack.  Enjoy them while you can.
> AT&T is in the process of getting rid of POTS twisted pair and forcing
> everyone to use cable phones or UVerse or some other digital thing.
> The old phones' days as functioning usable telephones, are numbered.
> The number of folks old enough and smart enough to realize copper wire
> is reliable and gets the job done with a minimum of fuss is a minority
> now so we are considered no longer profitable.  If you can't be
> suckered then you have to be unloaded.   At least as hams, we'll still
> be able to communicate when the cable, cell phone etc. is down in an
> emergency and the old twisted pair has been shut down.  Some state
> legislatures may try to block AT&T's attempt, but not if they don't
> think anyone cares.
>
> Rob
> K5UJ