[R-390] RANT: The Delete Key and Unwanted Threads

[Patrick]

I am sure that everyone enjoys humor, specialy when is mixed with the list
topic. But beating a dead horse with a ballast tube?

I hope that there are no Fransiscan friars listening, Torquemada may come
and burn me.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil Acuff" <chacuff at cableone.net>
To: "Barry Hauser" <barry at hausernet.com>; "Clay Curtiss W7CE"
<w7ce at curtiss.net>; <rbethman at comcast.net>; "Jim Brannigan"
<jbrannig at optonline.net>
Cc: <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] RANT: The Delete Key and Unwanted Threads


> I second all that...all in favor say aye!
>
> Get the Net....wait a minute Barry...your in New York....it's usually Get
A
> Rope.....
>
> But this ain't no Salsa commercial.....
>
> Cecil....
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Barry Hauser" <barry at hausernet.com>
> To: "Clay Curtiss W7CE" <w7ce at curtiss.net>; <rbethman at comcast.net>; "Jim
> Brannigan" <jbrannig at optonline.net>
> Cc: <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 11:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] RANT: The Delete Key and Unwanted Threads
>
>
> > Well Clay, my apologies.  It's now apparent the problem is you haven't
> been
> > properly indoctrinated.  Yes, you will resist, you may even try to
escape
> > .... read on.
> >
> > > I yield!
> >
> > Never yield.  This is the training.
> >
> > > I joined the group precisely because I have nothing to offer it, but
> hoped
> > > to learn a lot.
> >
> > There has always  been a mysterious silent majority on this list -- 
about
> > 600 or so subscribers, but only hear from maybe 25-50 at most.
> >
> > "nothing to offer"?  -- that may explain the phenomenon.  Remains to be
> > seen.  I'm certain, I can safely disagree - -not even knowing you.
> >
> >   When you have nothing to say, it is best to listen and
> > > learn rather than to waste everyone's time with stupid questions.
> >
> > Maybe some places.  Not here.  There are no stupid questions.  Repeat
> after
> > me -- There are no stupid questions.  Even if they've been asked and
> > answered before.  Information is subject to change without notice.  Just
> > watch the History Channel.
> >
> > > I have a Collins R-391 (S/N 145) that I plan to eventually restore.  I
> > have been in
> > > listening mode so that I can learn from the experience of those that
> > > regularly contribute to the list.  Since the R-391 is relatively rare,
I
> > > want to learn as much as possible before undertaking the task with the
> > hope
> > > of avoiding any stupid and/or irreversible errors.
> >
> > Well, you came to the right place.  And my point is already proven
beyond
> a
> > shadow of a doubt.  The above paragraph is of (a) great interest and (b)
> not
> > stupid.
> >
> > I have two '391's, both with autotuners that need work.  Many of the
> > autotuners haven't been run in years.  While I don't like to remind
> people,
> > I'm the editor of the Hollow State Newsletter, which has been in
> > hibernation. There is a long standing article in the works -- nearly
done
> > for about a year now -- about rebuilding/restoring the autotune
mechanism.
> > For now, suffice to say, do not attempt to power it up until you've
> > overhauled it.  The KC and MC heads have stacks of pawls in them that
are
> > probably all stuck together with old lube.  Switch contacts in the
> > controller module (behind the little window with #'s 1-8) may have dirty
> > contacts.  The sealed relay may be stuck.  The oilite bronze bearings on
> the
> > worm drive shaft have to be checked for play.  If you power it up just
> like
> > that, it may do some damage - may try to run the RF deck beyond the
> 10-turn
> > stops.
> >
> > > As I stated, I enjoy the humor and the OT conversation as much as
> anyone.
> >
> > That's good.
> >
> > > But it has increased to the point where the technical content is too
> hard
> > to
> > > extract and just not worth my time anymore.
> >
> > Belay that.  It's not too hard to extract, there are other sources and
> other
> > ways to go about it.  First of all -- ask questions and get fresh
answers
> > and leads to online info -- no stupid questions.  Don't "wait for
> something
> > interesting" -- provoke it.  Look where this has gone so far.  Repeat
> after
> > me:  It is worth my time.
> >
> > >  It was not my intent to offend or enrage anyone.  I apologize.  It
> won't
> > happen again.
> >
> > That proves another point.  The silly romp worked again!  Flushed you
out
> of
> > the fog, didn't it?  Before now, you probably didn't even realize you
> didn't
> > exist.  And heck, it may well happen again.  Not to worry.
> >
> > Assignment:  #1 Stay subscribed  #2  reclaim any deleted posts and move
to
> > dedicated email folder  #3  remove covers from '391, contemplate and
> > observe.  Ask questions -- any questions.  I guarantee, you will not be
> able
> > to construct a "stupid question."   Final proof:  After all that
> sillyiness,
> > how could any question you construct possibly be stupid.  See?
> >
> > Again -- don't yield -- it's part of the training.  It would be more
> humane
> > to fire live rounds over your head, but not exactly practical given the
> > logistics and all..
> >
> > BTW -- Welcome aboard.
> >
> > Barry
> >
> > PS -- somebody throw a net over Orrin before he escapes.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > R-390 mailing list
> > R-390 at mailman.qth.net
> > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> R-390 mailing list
> R-390 at mailman.qth.net
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390