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Category: Flashback In Time

Heathkit Scope 1980

Back when Heathkit still made great kits, 1980. Some would have dreamed of owning one of these, others might have been lucky enough to have had one.

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Posted on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 by Rob PowellPosted in Flashback In TimeLeave a comment

Flashback 1968: Swan 500C

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Wire Wrap Tool

Its not something I have ever used, or plan on for that matter. But at one time, wire wrapping was a thing and people even build computers like this back in the day. Could you imagine how hard it would be to fault find in that mess. HAHAHA.

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Posted on April 23, 2019 by Rob PowellPosted in Flashback In TimeLeave a comment

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  1. Lou Blasco on Fake It, Till You Make ItMarch 5, 2023

    Build notes can be found in AR September 2008 https://www.armag.vk6uu.id.au/2008-september-AR.html

  2. Lou Blasco on Fake It, Till You Make ItMarch 5, 2023

    For 2m 5el and 70cm 7el have a crack at the VK3DIP wide band yagis. No gamma match, just dipole…

  3. Rob Powell on The Toxic Culture Of Ham Radio Social MediaJanuary 7, 2023

    HAHAHA, yeah there are quite a few small men and misogynists in ham radio. I have a wife and 4…

  4. Michelle on The Toxic Culture Of Ham Radio Social MediaJanuary 7, 2023

    For an extra challenge... Try having an opinion in Ham radio while also having tits :D

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    I think when people start asking to leave a video run to get their views up as well as all…

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