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"Retro" Amateur Radio Related Artwork
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I suspected that your original remarks, as well as those by prcguy, were meant as sarcasm, and my reply was, as well. No harm done (or intended). I agree that PC stuff is out of control. Moving on.....
Love that. A little Monty Norman influence detected there....
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I agree that we should move on also and not sully such a great thread with something controversial, albeit sarcasm.
Many great things about being retired, especially from a job in the public eye, I don't have to think about all of that nonsense anymore. Retirement is wonderful.
I enjoyed that movie "Dr NO" that was the first James Bond movie with Sean Connery, apparently he was very conflicted about tying up his career with sequel after sequel and being typecasted. I think it worked out pretty well for him.
I'm going to be looking for some contributions to make today.
The old ham radio magazines like QST often had 'radio art' on the cover. This one is over a century old.
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And here's my contribution today... might bring back some nostalgia for some. This is Art Bell, longtime radio host of Coast to Coast AM, an overnight radio show syndicated around the world. He lived in a compound in the County of Nye in Nevada where he had a large antenna Farm.
Many a night when I rotated shifts and worked a 12 to 8, I would listen and enjoy his shows. Actually many a night when I worked day shift I would listen to him all night.
The show is still on today with George Noory (snorey) but I rarely listen as I find it boring and the topics unimaginative. I will listen to some of the guest hosts on the weekend as they're all very interesting and follow more closely to the theme of Art Bell.
He has passed on now for a number of years but I hope this brings back memories and interest.
I never listened to his shows, but it was nice to see his Shack and what he looked like.
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Some Peter Gunn and "Art"
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I bet the cabling for all those rigs would be a nightmare.
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Not to mention the enormous heat dissipation. That is likely just a mock up for the movie. I think there has been discussion here on RR regarding the antenna multicouplers for government listening stations.
Yeah no kidding! Those radios look valve era to me, just goes to show ya, Hollywood is more about looks over reality.
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well....... The Movie Dr. No, was made in October, 1962, so "valves" were indeed a reality back then. It was produced by Pinewood Studios in London.
Best yet, she is bringing it to him. Ah...golden years (sarcasm).
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I'm surprised to hear that, I thought that movie was introduced in late 1959. Who knows, I remember how old I was when I saw that movie...
I always thought it was weird how he slapped around and smacked the women in his movies. I guess times HAVE changed, LOL. Glad to see it.
I used to enjoy all the gadgets, including his mini radio and wristwatch radio.
One for the lady...
... and the obligatory female image...
Yeah! I bet you don't see anything as "politically incorrect" as this cover of 73 Magazine anymore...
They even had COVID barriers! Those Brits were really ahead of the game!Some Peter Gunn and "Art"
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Midnight in London In Dr. No, when the radio control at Mi6 looses contact with Strangways who is their station agent in Jamaica, Bond ...
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