Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2024/01/12
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these days.? His world views aside, I have some affinity for his
attitude about vacuum tubes ("valves" for any British Commonwealth
folks). I first learned electronics and amateur radio messing with old
tube equipment, which was plentiful and often reasonably priced in the
1960s and 70s. That background helped immensely when I switched careers
in the 80s.
Everything is based on "squintegrated" circuits and near-microscopic
surface mount components now. But the basic principles are still the
same. And tubes did have a comforting glow. Plus, they helped keep one
warm in the winter.
--Peter
> I found the sign on this closed business amusing: "Real Radios Glow
In The> Dark." This is in the small town of Hicksville, Ohio.
> https://chriscrawfordphoto.com/chris-details.php?product=4279
> Christopher Crawford