[Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery

[Phil Kane]

On 4/28/2020 7:17 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

> I recall many much older folks seemingly to be struggling to take the
> tests.  Some commented "what's this kid doing in here?"  Seems some had
> taken it several times without success. 

U took my Second Phone exam in 1952 when I was 16 (senior year in HS) at
the old New York Office.  Being so cocksure I never studied the stuff
for Element One (Rules and Regulations) and blew it big time because one
had to recite the "proper answer" word for word.  Came back a month
later and aced it, as well as the other two elements.   took Element
Four for the First  Phone a year later when I was 17  and a freshman in
engineering school.

The examiner in those days was the legendary Charles Finkelman, whose
name led to the "Uncle Charlie" nickname for the FCC in later years.  He
appeared formidable to us applicants, but in real life he was a really
nice guy.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
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