Disappearing Ham Radio History - Hope for the Future

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• ED

  @edwardsiclari9235 · 3 years ago (edited)

  I&apos;m 72 and a licensed ham for about 46 years now. This video brought back so many memories of when I was a little boy of the days my father used to take me to Radio Row to look at all the ham gear and surplus WWII electronics. It was a time for learning and bonding with my dad over our common interests in electronics and communications. He was an electronics engineer and I credit him for stimulating my interests in all things electronic, electrical, mechanical and harm radio.<br><br>At this age, I&apos;m rekindling my interests in the latest evolution of ham radio communications especially digital modes of communication. <br><br>73

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• CA

  @CaptJones · 3 years ago

  This is like “A Christmas Story” for ham operators. The storytelling is amazing! &nbsp;Fluid…great pace and just enjoyable. <br><br>Thank you for this classic piece of history.

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• DE

  @derrickbaranowsky5715 · 2 years ago

  Radio Row in Manhattan sounds absolutely magical to have had growing up... maybe close to heaven on earth? &nbsp;What a great story and presentation. &nbsp;I always looked at ARRL membership as a useless money grab, but I had no idea they were advocating for us hams by taking on the FCC. &nbsp;Sounds like I should re-evaluate my stance there. &nbsp;I recently found what I believe to be the last mic to come off the assembly line at the old Astatic Factory in Youngstown, OH during WWII and presented to someone high up in the company signed by the factory workers. &nbsp;I hope to someday do a video here to share on this.

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• JO

  @joewong3115 · 2 years ago

  I salute you. &nbsp;I started working as a professional radio operator in 58. &nbsp;I used Collins equipments when I was working as radician at the DEW lines.. &nbsp;Yep your Dad had money.

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• JO

  @josephsawicki9335 · 3 years ago

  OMG This is such a Happy and yet Sad storie at the same time the history and the life of you and your Ham operators is Wonderful I wish i could have seen Radio Row with yous Thank you for all the Great stories and the some of the nicest people on earth who pioneered what we have today, Call me old fashion but i wish we could go back again, I say that every time i watch this channel and all you folks that lived it Thanks again Joe.

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• RO

  @Rob06002 · 2 years ago

  Your presentation reminds me why I’m a proud member of the AWA.<br><br>Tom - Loved hearing your “Radio Row” memories.<br><br>73 - Steve (K1KTF)

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• KA

  @KaL_Terow · 3 years ago (edited)

  Enjoyed your story immensely! Gracias Tom. &quot;Keep The Faith&quot;!<br><br>73 Jorge

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• OH

  @OhmSteader · 3 years ago

  Makes me feel better about keeping my old stuff.

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• S1

  @s1718dm4 · 1 year ago

  What a wonderful presentation! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Remember traveling to NY to the FCC office to take my 2nd class Radiotelephone test. Walking up the stairs while listening to those coming down the stairs saying how hard it was. Scared to heck! I passed and that started my radio career.<br>David<br>W2QU

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• ME

  @merrillbancroft7013 · 3 years ago

  Excellent work Tom. One of the best presentations I have seen. Possibly THE best.<br> Merrill Bancroft.

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• RI

  @richardspiek1401 · 3 years ago

  GREAT job Tom ! &nbsp;Hope many take the time to watch your whole presentation. 73...Rich N3JLR

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• RA

  @rayinpau.s.a.6351 · 3 years ago

  Hi Tom , As I have enjoyed electronics since I was a little boy in the 60&apos;s . I would take a part my Christmas gifts (Radios) to see what made them work . As I got older and took notice to CB Radios with tubes in them ,. I was hooked . I have been into electronics since . It seems no one is collecting or using them any more . It was a lot of fun for me . Thank You Tom for sharing your dreams and conversation .

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