[Milsurplus] NEAR-Fest XXII Photos

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 26 Oct 2017 at 12:34, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:

> I respect and sometimes envy those who have the apparently bottomless bank account and can 
> buy whatever piece of gear they want, whenever they want. Who among us wouldn't do exactly 
> the same if we could? OTOH, growing up poor not only gave me a deep appreciation for a dollar, 
> it also made me very resourceful.

Same here, Todd.

> That resourcefulness has not just paid off in finds many times 
> over, it's been a source of enjoyment and entertainment through the years. Like digging around 
> for old 20s-30s tubes by an old shack and bringing home several Atlantic Richfield glass domes 
> from old gas pumps. Or the early Onan flathead 2 cylinder 3KW generator with cast iron radiator 
> for $25 from a guy who sold me old wooden sets. Didn't need 'em and sure wasn't looking for 
> them, but boy, are they neat!

Ha ha! Yes. I understand. FYI, the FAA in Montana built possibly the finest system of 
airways beacons in the world. The chief of electronic maintenance there was Woody Davey, 
W7CJB, who was my best "Elmer". Those beacons were powered by an Onan generator 
which turned at 60 RPM. Woody told me that he changed oil in them once a year, whether 
they needed it or not. They ran 24/7/365 and never gave him any trouble. I always wanted 
one of those.

> BTW, SX-28 - Best Halli receiver ever, in my view. Decent quality, sounds great, and looks like a 
> radio should. SX-73 might be second.

I second that opinion.

Ken W7EKB

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