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

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Cecil,

I like this list for the same reasons. One of the other Barrys mentioned
that a lot of the past contributors/experts/beehive kickers/storytellers
have left over the past year. Maybe they will drift back here in time.

The SP-600 JX and non-JX seems to be pretty much adopted around here. By the
way, I've moved my JX into the room with the Quantum QX loop for MW
listening. It is amazing all that I can hear with that combination. The
Quantum makes a great radio even greater.

It seems that the attitude of the list is getting back to where we used to
be. I was always encouraged by not only the topics/off topic threads, but by
the natural limits we seemed to have. Learning new things doesn't have to be
restricted to only what is in the confounds of the chassis. I think the
household current wiring and proper grounding thread bears this out. I
sometimes wonder why we don't get into antenna topics more, but that is just
my own thing. The best radio in the universe is just a doorstop without
externals like current and antennas. Some people need to know about cleaning
decks/chassis and dishwashers. Some have sleeping cat problems while others
think they taste like chicken. The Ukkumpucky dreaded and non-dreaded seems
to be a universal puzzler. Just how deadly those meters can be is another
perennial source of questions.

Actually, the sleeping/urinating cat thread came in useful the other night.
I moved the SP into a spare bedroom next to my RBL-5 and Quantum loop. I
didn't put it in the case. My son's cat sleeps in the chair there and the
cat thread made me think about covering the radio with a towel to keep the
cat off in case it ever got curious, or whatever cats get with new, warm
things. 

If I have offended anyone with these views, it is unintentional. I don't
seem to be alone in thinking this list is a great group of people. I just
don't want it to become a near death experience as it was recently.


Barry (the other other Barry)


> 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....
>