How true, Simon! Not only do modern coatings skew the paint colors, there were very few 1/8 watt resistors in the 50's as well.
40 lbs of pure "valve" technology? Now you know why so-called "boat anchors" are so popular, at least here in the USA! For the eyes, I live by my Opti-Visor. I find that a true binocular magnifier is far superior to a single-lens magnifier. It's easy to forget I'm wearing it. I try to forget that at one time I could see that well without any help. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Simon Brown (HB9DRV) Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 7:47 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft kits make great gifts...updatedbuyingguidenow available Having just started with the KX-1 kit I realise that what I need more than anything is the eyesight I had 25 years ago. So maybe a gift certificate for a few replacement body parts would not go amiss. Oh how small the 1/4 watt resistors have become; they just don't use the same quality colour paint that they used to. At least I have a very well equipped shack with good German tools, especially the Weller iron and PCB holder. And without the magnifying lamp I would be well and truly upstream without a paddle. It was so much easier in the old days. Maybe the K3 should be a nostalgia radio, 40 lbs in weight using pure value technology :-) Simon Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
