Boat Anchors! Are we Losing It?
A recent conversation with Des G4UHZ prompted me into writing this post about the changing ways of today’s Radio Amateur. For those who are wondering what a Boat Anchor is, in radio terms all vintage electronic valve equipment becomes encompassed with the term because it is a heavy piece of equipment with large transformers and tied with rope is suitable for mooring a boat. This is theoretical and I am pleased to say that vintage equipment it is not normally used for this purpose. This post is not about restoration, but more on the loss of essential skills that are … Continue reading →