[SOC] Nostalgia

[Ian C. Purdie]

David Ackrill wrote:

> I once tried to make the Razor Blade Radio, but without success.  The pencil
> lead was difficult to mount in the copper wire whilst getting enough force
> to hold the lead against the razor blade, and the razor blade was covered in
> an insulating material which I had trouble scratching off.

Need the "olden days" Blue Gillette blades. Last available in OZ in early 1950's
when the OM set one up for us kids.

We tried to replicate it in the 1960's without success at all.


72/73's

Ian C. Purdie
Budgewoi N.S.W. Australia - Co-ords S33�14', E151�34'
VK2TIP "I'll give ya the TIP mate" QRP-L #1978. SOC #171 FP#91
http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/