This was my first time to visit what is commonly called Dayton. Except now it’s in Xenia. And those who want to ensure that you aren’t a Real Ham if you didn’t attend Dayton wear tee shirts to that affect. So, it’s a thing. But whether you attended the “old” Hamvention or the latest edition in nearby Xenia, that’s a thing, too. And both are ok.
Read MoreOPINION : Does a swing give you a bad fist?→
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On the CWOps mailing list the other day, one of the guys apologized for his bad “fist.” A CW operator’s fist is his or her method of sending. Someone is said to have a good fist if his or her sending is easily readable. Someone is said to have a bad fist if he or she is sending poorly.
The fellow who apologized wrote:
I want to apologize about my bad fist yesterday. Yesterday morning, I used my1949 Allis Chalmers tractor, which is 70 yrs old and has NO POWER STEERING to bush hog some of my 13 acre plot. My arms and hand muscles were cramping and shaking for the rest of the day! This was the first mow this spring and I am outta shape for that kind of work. I’m only in my early 60’s too. Thanks for putting up with that and all the contacts!
Read MoreOPINION : Yet Another Battery Story→
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This isn’t really an amateur radio story, but it does have a battery in it, so it could be. :)
About six months ago, I noticed that my battery-powered shaver wasn’t holding a charge as well as it used to. Recently, I’ve had to just use it with that AC adapter to shave down my beard properly.
I cracked it open and found that it was powered by a single NiMH, AA cell, very much like the one shown in the photo. The kicker is that it’s not a standard battery, but one with solder tabs.
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