[NJARC] Hands-on Radio History Jan. 17

[Thomas Lee]

Hello again,
                 i would like to be part of Steves learning group if it's 
scheduled.  if so could you supply the time of the class.  also what time 
does the clinic start?
Tom

Phil,
>I think this might be a chance to attempt a training session since there
>is strong interest. I would be willing to try to handle a group of 4-5
>individuals. What I think would work is setting up a group station with
>enough basics (soldering irons, tools, etc) for each and a joint use of
>tube testers, books, etc. as always. Assuming that most of the radios
>would require only the normal assistance it should be able to keep
>everyone busy doing their own work.
>
>A quick one hour start up would include soldering, schematics (at least
>tube pin counts) and an overview of each person's radio. Since hands on
>is the best way to learn this could be an ideal way to start. I think
>there are probably a fair number of people who have some knowledge and
>wouold just need occasional assistance.
>
>Assistance to the group when I get stuck could be provided as it always
>is by our experts.
>
>Steve Goulart
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vourtsis, Philip (Phil), ALABS
>Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 5:37 PM
>To: njarc@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: RE: [NJARC] Hands-on Radio History Jan. 17
>
>
>Marty,
>    You are correct, there was a miscommunication here.
>This is the way I propose to salvage it. Even though I
>will set up a display in the main auditorium, I will
>spend most of my time in the clinic and will supervise
>the radios coming in. We can also limit the number of
>appointments to what we can handle, even if it is one
>per hour. We can make up a sign when people enter to make
>it clear that 'evaluation and troubleshooting are free, parts
>are extra'. In the future I will ask Alex to let me read the
>announcement before it goes out.
>
>Phil Vourtsis
>Pres.- New Jersey Antique Radio Club
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Radiomf@aol.com [mailto:Radiomf@aol.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 3:24 PM
>To: njarc@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [NJARC] Hands-on Radio History Jan. 17
>
>
>To The list...
>I have some concerns about Alex's announcement. I was under the
>impression
>that the January repair clinic was to be a "members only" event. I know
>that
>Alex had arranged to have the radio, TV, phono exhibits available for
>the public
>as well as our clinic as a display in  and of itself.  But by inviting
>public
>radios for repair will make it nearly impossible for the staff  to
>handle our
>own club members equipment which was the original intent of this clinic.
>By
>having Al Klase, Scott Marshall and Phil Vourtsis  and others helping
>with the
>displays  The number of qualified helpers is markedly lowered. We need
>someone
>to take on the responsibility of coordinating the radios and helpers.
>The
>helpers need to have advance notice of model numbers and symptoms if
>possible. If
>this was to be Al, he now is spread too thin.
>Another concern is the promise of "free" repairs without any mention of
>parts. Is the club prepared to give away parts? I don't think so.
>I think it is necessary that any future press releases that involve the
>NJARC
>be cleared by the president with the appropriate approval of the board.
>Happy holidays to all,
>Marty Friedman, Trustee, NJARC
>
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