[NJARC] NJARC Crystal-Set Clinic

[Al Klase]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the input.  My thinking for the first whack at this is 
primarily for club members, perhaps with kids or grandkids in tow.  It 
may develop to the point where we do a bunch of kids only, but I see 
that as a further undertaking.  One of my current models is my cub-scout 
den, years ago, where we had 7 10-year olds and seven parents. 

Thanks for the Hobbytron suggestion.  I didn't know of them.  I was 
about to poo-poo the kit suggestion, but they have a kit similar to the 
one Radio Shack sold in the old days (E-MX-901C), of which I approve.  
It's based on a ferrite rod (prewound) and a variable cap.  I'm sure it 
works much better than the other two they carry.  However, I'm still 
leaning toward a less commercial approach for the first session.

I'll keep you in mind for the clips.

Regards,
Al

Michael Koste wrote:
> Visit our web site - See http://www.njarc.org
> _______________________________________________
> Al, I think you'd be wise to segregate the radio folk from the youngsters
> for an event like this. Kinda hard teaching several grades simultaneously
> in a one room schoolhouse.
>
> If you were to hold a separate event just for the say twelve and unders,
> you can pick up a decent entry-level kits for $9 or $10 from on-line
> sources like Hobbytron. . With a little "Non-Profit" PR pitch, you might
> even be able to get them in bulk for less, possibly even for free.
>
> While these kits are clearly for kids and well beneath the knowledge and
> skills of many hobbyists, it would provide some valuable hands-on to a new
> generation who have the potential of carrying on our passion.
>
> PS: I have a load of NOS aligator clips I can donate to the cause.
>
>   

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Al Klase - N3FRQ
Flemington, NJ
http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/