[NJARC] A few thoughts on the repair clinics and the News letter.

[antqradio at juno.com]

As an "almost charter member" of NJARC, I seem to remember that the very
technical type talks were not well received. 

I joined NJARC at the third meeting along with my wife Ruth and Lud and a
few of the other long timers.  It seemed to me that a good portion of the
membership would take advantage of the dimmed lights to get catch a few
ZZZs.  I'm glad to hear that more of the membership is interested in the
technical side of Radio!

I think the repair clinics were an outgrowth of technical classes that
were held separate from the regular meetings.  This allowed those not
technically involved more time for the other club activities like "Show
and Tell", the tube and cap program etc.

Perhaps this might be a good time to organize such a tech school at
InfoAge?  Donations of test equipment can be securely stored on site?
Regards,
Jim

Dave
If you want to add my name to the list of repair guys, not a problem. 
Pack the radios well (out of the case) and use USPS!
Jim

On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:37:03 -0800 (PST) Scott Roberts
<ng19delta at yahoo.com> writes:
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> I kind of like the concept of adding a how-to section
> to the meetings: perhaps 15 or 20 minutes at the
> beginning or end on things like how to hook up your
> oscilloscope, and what to look for, etc. I raised the
> subject of a how-to clinic, as opposed to a repair
> clinic, at the last meeting, and was directed to the
> video series. They are a great idea and resource, but
> they have two problems: the ones you need may be
> already checked out(as the ones I was looking for
> were), and you can't ask them questions directly!
> (Such as: What if I hook it up THIS way, and get THAT
> indication? or What does THIS maen?)I learn better
> when I have someone to ask questions of: and a book or
> video only goes so far for me in that respect.
> 
> We could one topic a month or something. Maybe even
> have it as a subsection in one corner, so members who
> already know how to use stuff, and don't wish to join
> in may maintain their activities in other parts of the
> room. If we plan ahead a month or two, members would
> know what kind of topic and piece of test equipment is
> being demonstrated, and who will be demonstrating
> it...
> 
> Just a thought...
> Scott