[NJARC] Hands-on Radio History Jan. 17

Thu, 08 Jan 2004 08:01:15 -0500

Has a training class been scheduled?  if so please sign me up.

Tom

20:38:05 -0600
>
>Steve,
>   Taking care of 4 or 5 members this way would be a big help.
>I suggest you talk directly to Al Klase about the content of
>the session because Al is giving a talk at January's meeting
>on the basics of radio. Now the clinic opens at 10 ( after the
>experts have setup beforehand). Perhaps your session should start
>at 10:30 so we don't have a 'critical mass' at 10am. In the meantime
>the rest of the experts will handle the scheduled radios and
>any questions from your 'class' would be funneled to us through you.
>
>Phil Vourtsis
>Pres.- New Jersey Antique Radio Club
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Goulart, Stephen F (Steve), NEO
>Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 10:19 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: RE: [NJARC] Hands-on Radio History Jan. 17
>
>
>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: [email protected]
>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: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
>Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 3:24 PM
>To: [email protected]
>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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