TCs, Ham Radio and Kids
Passing along as ‘FYI.’ A ham radio operator, often use my TC as a “Ham Shack.” Active in my local ARES/ACS radio support group and often deploy to support local civic and charity events including M...
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jfkmk wrote:Acampingwewillgo wrote:
Since I was in Jr High school, I've wanted to get into Ham radio but I've always come up with some excuse for not following through....I mentioned this someplace else recently, but I remember Heath Kit use to sell Receivers and Transceivers as kits back in the day. Fast forward 50 years later and I'm still picking up my ARRL/Gordon West answer/question book. Maybe one of these days I'll actually do it. Oh...I see the OP is in Ojai, Ventura here.
Heath Kit...man, you’re bringing back some memories! I built a lot of things from them. I did a search...they still make a couple of kits, though I understand they are owned by a different company now.
I also built a multi-meter from Radio Shack about 40 years ago. Still use it!
I did the same as you....thought about Heath Kit and had to look it up to see if they were still around. Rather disappointing to see what they offer now...I was like a kid in a candy store when they were big, so many kits to chose from! Good Old Days....
