[R-390] antenna trim red dot

Mon, 10 Mar 2003 13:08:48 -0600

What is the problem with using the phrase "non-A" ?

Many people say "R-390" when in fact referring to
the -A and as we all know these are two quite
different beasts in a lot of respects.  Anything that
ensures accuracy should be encouraged.

thanks & 73,
Phil
W5BVB

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Simmons" <[email protected]>
To: "Scott, Barry (Clyde B)" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] antenna trim red dot

> Barry and the Group,
>
> I was not trying to be a hard-ass, and I do enjoy the humor in this group.
> It just that, why don't a person just say what they mean? If it a 390,
then
> just say 390. If it's a 390A, then just say 390A . I will agree, doing
that
> will take away all the mystery in just trying to figure out what they are
> talking about. A lot a good stuff is said here, some humorist, some not. I
> enjoy the group, but if stating my opinion causes some of you to want me
to
> leave this group, Good-By!
>
> Jim Simmons
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott, Barry (Clyde B)" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 10:42 AM
> Subject: RE: [R-390] antenna trim red dot
>
>
> > Yeah...and like James Bond, I prefer my front panels engraved, not
> stamped.
> >
> > Barry(III) - N4BUQ
> >
> > > Can we please stop using this "non A" nonsense! No one here is named
Dr.
> > > Spock and we are not on the Star Ship Enterprise. You either have a
> R-390 or
> > > a R-390A. I have yet to see, and I am sure that none of you have seen,
a
> > > radio, marked by the manufacture, as R-390 non A.
> > >
> > > Jim Simmons
> >
> > Jim,
> >
> > While this thread is a bit useless, a little humor is much needed again.
I
> > say 'again' because the last attempt at censoring humor made this list
go
> > from being quite active to quite dead in just a day or two. It doesn't
> cost
> > anything to put up with other peoples humor for a few days. Fun is still
> > allowed, I hope.
> >
> > I gather that you are somewhat new to the list. Therefore, you may be
> > missing the old humor that goes back years. The A and non-A thread is
> > ancient. Maybe it is best to let the old topics continue so that this
> > formerly-great-list doesn't die a complete death. I suspect that we lost
a
> > lot of good members a few months ago when a group of new guys started
> > p*ssing and moaning about our list. They ruined it for some of us who
have
> > enjoyed it here for a long time. Guess what. Those chronic complainers
> seem
> > to have gone away now that the list is neutered. Don't hear from them
> > anymore. They contribute zilch. Hit and run. The rest of us are left
with
> a
> > formerly-great-list that hardly has any message traffic now.
> >
> > If humor isn't your style, there are a lot of other lists out there for
> you.
> > I vote for humor and that is why I still have hopes for this place.
> >
> >
> > Barry Williams
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