[BC] join us on AM ?

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In a message dated 03/06/2007 09:38:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, Robertm at broadcast.net writes:

> Willie
>  
>  I agree that there is more than just playing music over the radio. I am 
>  not so sure about all the nostalgia. If one is going to the effort to 
>  re-build an AM rig for HF, they could for about the same effort build a 
>  solid state PDM  class e TX  that would be much more future proof AND 
>  sound better by the prevailing standards.

Robert, you are, of course, absolutely correct. Someday, funds (and time) permitting, I would like to build one o fthose "Class E" type SS AM transmitters.

As for the nostalgia... why not? Look at how many folks here in this Forum share stories of the bygone era of Radio. Sure, there are lots of things *not* to like abou t"the old days", but there are some things to like, also.

There is a measure of pride and accomplishment involved in taking something that was destined for the scrap heap, and restoring it. Some not only get these boxes working, they repair/repaint and refinish the cabinetry, knobs, etc, turning them into exquisite showpieces. Some folks restore old cars, some restor old radios, others restore old transmitters. "To each his own". :)

I have a fondness for the old technology, when used in a hobby setting like ham radio. Personally, I was *not* sorry to see "Ol' Bessie" (Our old 5Kw tube transmitter) leave the premises in the back of another Engineer's pickup. Good riddance. I love our SS Harris Gates 5! :) But still... there is something special abou tthat "glow" when I fire-up my "B.O.B." transmitter on 75 meters, and answer a "CQ" on AM. :)

Willie...
N1NKM