Friday, January 30, 2009

Wireless was coming of age! Imagine ordering a life saving prescription through thin air! In my mind, the very early years of wireless are completely fascinating and intriguing,.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

1922: "BICYCLE MOBILE"

Even thought the young lad was "broadcast radio mobile" he was completely enthralled with the concept of going mobile with his rig. Apologies for the poor photo. The newspaper industry hadn't quite figured out to reproduce an offset photo.

Friday, January 2, 2009

2008: REMEMBERING "THE DICK AND BENNIE SHOW"

Many thanks to Bob Ballantine, W8SU for still another local Trenton area amateur radio "Classic." Bennie was a regular on 147.24 back in the 70's. He and Dick Parent became local legends with their daily banter on the "Cream Ridge" machine. Every one was fair game for their
entertaining 2 meter daily QSO's.