[Boatanchors] Carbon Mic Rejuvination

[Ken]

What kind of security is that Jim? 


Jim Wilhite wrote:
> 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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> ----- Original Message -----
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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
>
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