[R-390] List activity. (was trim red dot)

[Barry Hauser]

Hi Cecil:

Not sure to which Barry you refer, but I agree.

However, creating a Premium Tube RX list will tend to dilute things.

I recommend we designate the SP-600 as the "Non-R-390X".  On second thought,
let's just stick with SP-600 and post on them if we wanna.

The thing is this:  This list always stood out in quality -- even to the
extent of posting an SP-600 question here rather than on the Hammarlund list
where it would seem to belong.  Why?  Because you stand a greater chance of
getting a good answer.  If you get a good answer on the other lists, often
it comes from an R-390 list member.

You see, it's not just about the R-390 -- A or not A, but the nature of the
"clientele" it attracts -- demographics, psychographics, psychometrics,
orientation, inclination, and so on.  A good part of this is built into the
nature of the 390 "beast".  There is certainly other electronic equipment
out there that is more complex electronically.  There is certainly other
mechanical equipment that is more complex mechanically.  However, I can't
seem to think of anything that covers both bases for a few hundred bucks
that's not under warranty or otherwise untinkerable.

So, the temptation is there to ask certain off-topic questions, but with the
confidence that someone on this list will have the answer.

Unfortunately, we've lost some of the people who used to make this list
extra special -- some due to excess banter and some due to criticism of
banter and others due to I-don't-know-what.

In a little while, I'm going to test my hypothesis that this is still the
"Ace is the place" to get results on off-topic questions.  My apologies in
advance -- just testing.  (also runnin' and duckin')

Barry


----- Original Message -----
From: "Cecil Acuff" <chacuff@cableone.net>
To: <r-390@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] List activity. (was trim red dot)


> Greetings Barry and Group,
>
>     I agree with some of the off topic wanderings...especially things like
> the SP-600...I also subscribe to the Hammarlund list but it seems most of
> the SP-600s are in the hands of folks who also own R-390X 's (that's all
> inclusive not a new variant) so the vast knowledge resides here as well.
I
> think exposing the R-390X owner to discussion on fine radio's like the
> SP-600 will further promote the long term existence of that radio because
> more interest will be generated.
>
> Maybe what we need is a Premium Vacuum Tube RX list where discussion of
> SP-600's, R390X's, EK-07's (hope to own one of those one day) and the like
> would all be on topic discussions.  Similar to the Sand Box crowds list.
>
> Just a thought...if we feel a need to constantly justify the off topic
> stuff....( I know Flames probably on the way....but no harm intended!)
>
> What I don't enjoy is checking the computer several times a day only to
find
> a couple of posts total and that's it.   This list more than any other I
> subscribe to has become a big part of my day. (I know, I heard someone in
> the back say "Get a Life") Something I look forward to as a diversion from
> the other things such as work, raising kids and family illness.( See I got
> one!)  When it is dead or "goes underground" it looses purpose.  Life's
too
> short!  (I'm learning)  Lets make the best of it...whatever it takes!
>
> Cecil....
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bw <ba.williams@charter.net>
> To: <r-390@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 8:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] antenna trim red dot
>
>
> > Cecil,
> >
> > I agree. I also got into some of those earlier posts on non-As before I
> > realized they were not intended for the R-390As. I never minded the off
> > subject info on other radios. I've learned some good stuff on SP-600s,
> > R-71s, etc.  I've never seen radio related/off topic threads get out of
> > hand. For example, it was good to hear about those radios that Hank gets
> > from Germany. The Simple Green thread seemed to live for months, but the
re
> > was actually some good radio stuff in there too regarding corrosive
> effects.
>
>
>
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