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

Tue, 11 Mar 2003 22:51:40 -0600

Agreed on all the above...I mean below!

Cecil..
----- Original Message -----
From: Barry Hauser <[email protected]>
To: Cecil Acuff <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] List activity. (was trim red dot)

> 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" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> 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 <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > 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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