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  1. W4ASZ

    What's a good old antenna

    It may have that, but I sure can't see it indicated on the schematic at Nostalgia Air. I don't think we have the complete model number, either. I'm not in the neighborhood to drop in on Poohbang to take a gander. I have a hulk of a Zenith console of the same vintage that does not have one...
  2. W4ASZ

    What's a good old antenna

    Amen.
  3. W4ASZ

    What's a good old antenna

    Kids ! Don't try this at home ! I'll tweak a single-conversion radio often without using any instrument but my ears. ( :eek: ) All double and triple conversion sets go to the experts with the great test bench. You sound like one of those. :eusa_clap
  4. W4ASZ

    What's a good old antenna

    I have enjoyed the wood frame box loop from time to time. I think the vintage Zenith "in question" calls for a wire antenna as initially described by LizzieMaine. (I cheated by pulling up the schematic diagram.) I have a Zenith table model from 1937 that has the terminals for the wire and...
  5. W4ASZ

    Nutria felt in the modern day

    Winchester or someone else may actually be getting the bulk of these bounty pelts already. I just thought the numbers were profound. Some progress is being made against an invasive species and for displaced native critters. How about naming each style of 100% nutria hat after a Louisiana...
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    Nutria felt in the modern day

    I hope at least one is watching. I really would buy a quality Clear Nutria or Swamp-Green Nutria hat, though I would expect a bag of red beans and rice and a bottle of Tabasco to complete the experience, along with a pound or two of boudain. Would you favor the .17 rimfire for this...
  7. W4ASZ

    What's a good old antenna

    True! I'd want to use a plain old wire and exploit the shortwave bands, too, though. I used a one-turn loop under the living room rug with a Magnavox hi-fi console to listen to WLS and others in "the day", meaning the late 1960s. It worked very well. The Radio Amateur's Handbooks from the...
  8. W4ASZ

    What's a good old antenna

    Go with what Lizziemaine recommended if you can. 50 feet of horizontal wire and an insulated lead-in should do you. Get this radio aligned properly and you'll be amazed. I guarantee it.
  9. W4ASZ

    What's a good old antenna

    There is an electrical law that says that no antenna that works well looks cool. What is the model number of your Zenith ? In what type of house do you live ? Have you a yard ? Are there homeowner association restrictions where you live ? LizzieMaine has described an historically accurate...
  10. W4ASZ

    Nutria felt in the modern day

    My thought exactly. Some company could make a fine hat, again, from this non-native pest, as in olden times. How about a lid like a good, soft Open Road called the Stetson Vermin ? Or an Akubra Camp Rat ? Seriously, this is a waste of good pelts.
  11. W4ASZ

    Nutria felt in the modern day

    Nutria on the Bounty Hatters take note. http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20100901/APN/1009011143?Title=Half-a-million-nutria-killed-from-Nov-March
  12. W4ASZ

    LizzieMaine on TV

    You are the true expert, but they weren't about to let you establish that on their program.
  13. W4ASZ

    LizzieMaine on TV

    Try it again. I just ran it. Give it a little time to load. The segment begins at about 38 minutes into the program. This is well worth your time.
  14. W4ASZ

    It's about time we define "fedora"

    Now we must consider whether Loris Ipanoff or the Princess Fedora were actually wearing hats or merely had one of these perched up top.
  15. W4ASZ

    It's about time we define "fedora"

    I was having fun. Now, though, I think I'll take my loris and go home.
  16. W4ASZ

    The Blues

    Thank you ! Certainly on my list. I'll get down to the crossroads, but right now I have this hellhound on my trail. And I have to add that I miss Townes Van Zandt !
  17. W4ASZ

    **SOLD**

    The Technonut private message box doth overflow, verily. I received them and they are nice ! :eusa_clap
  18. W4ASZ

    Recommendation for Outdoors Hat

    My Akubra Squatter is the standard umbrella substitute here. The Camp Draft (or Campdraft, if you prefer) works just as well. Pick one you like. There is no bad Akubra.
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    It's about time we define "fedora"

    Yes, Sir !
  20. W4ASZ

    It's about time we define "fedora"

    Or just keep it under your Stetson ... I found it odd to be reminded earlier by someone else that the term fedora comes from Sardou's play Fedora. I think the modern expression is, "Duh !" Let us now search for the Holy Grail of Hats, the True Domepiece, the Lid of Lids. As you...

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