[Elecraft] High Tech verses Classic

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Nice bit of nostalgia! 

The only thing that didn't ring "true" but understandably changed for the
film was a lack of heterodynes on top of the signals on 20 meter 'phone.
Back in those days when A.M. was the "standard" and SSB was just getting a
toe-hold among Hams, the phone bands often sounded like a dozen different
audio oscillators were being broadcast all at once on top of the signals
when several A.M. stations moved in close to each other so their carriers
produced beat notes in the audio range. One could ignore the extra
efficiency of SSB, just getting rid of the carrier heterodynes was worth the
effort to make the change, Hi! 

Brings back many memories. I was a communications sergeant in the 40th
Armored Division in the 1950's.  

73 Ron AC7AC


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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of VE3GNO Daniel
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 4:30 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] High Tech verses Classic

Guys,
 
I know is maybe a little bit off topic but I couldn't resist to pass this
wonderful video to community, is abt legendary Hallicrafters SCR299, I
cannot resist to say quality and performance Made in USA still exist thanks
to Elecraft Take a deep breath, take a beer and watch this wonderful moment
of history "Voice of Victory 1944"
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jps0_2adUvo&feature=player_embedded

vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel