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Todd, KA1KAQ
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« on: December 12, 2011, 07:17:48 PM »
Just got a heads up on one of the lists:

"One Reel Wonder: Radio Hams (1939) 7:44 PM EST right after the movie on
right now is over."

Looks like 15 minutes worth. Should be cool.
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« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2011, 07:41:15 PM »
Just heard from my cousin Joe that Tim Allen- Last Man standing will air a show in January where he plays a ham radio operator. He better strap!
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« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2011, 07:52:25 PM »
I like the Whiskey glass insulators on the first rig. The egg beater idea for coils are neat too!
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« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2011, 08:01:52 PM »
For those who missed it on TCM you can find it on you tube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBGIdf0VjQ4
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« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2011, 08:37:17 PM »
I've seen it before, probably as a result of a posting here.

Interesting to see the cake pan transmitter circa 1939, yes - with inverted shot glasses used as insulators.

And finally, the mystery that has baffled Don, K4KYV for decades: using all upper case to spell out the word HAM. It dates back at least to 1939. Did they mention 'Elmer' too? In all the excitement, I forget.
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2011, 09:07:47 AM »
There's another full length movie called "Everybody's Hobby"
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