Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave., During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. . Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers. My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike. Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
On Nov 8, 2018, at 11:01 AM, Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
Welcome Tom! I’m right down the road in Bricktown. Knowing your background with VHF and SSB I may need to call on you to help when we have a problem with those installed on our fishing boats!! (I wouldn’t do that, retirement should be enjoyed!) It’s nice to see another enthusiast in the general area (and even closer than I am to the museum!) My main interest is Apple IIs through the early compact Macs/Mac II machines so any questions, items you’re looking for or help with machines don’t hesitate to ask! Tony Bogan
Welcome, Tom. Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX ________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave., During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. . Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers. My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike. Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
Yes call sign is N2OOT On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com> wrote:
Welcome, Tom.
Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX
________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
Lots of hams here. 73 de KB2SYD ________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: W2HX Cc: Tom McNicholas; vcf-midatlantic Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction Yes call sign is N2OOT On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com> wrote:
Welcome, Tom.
Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX
________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
I think he meant ham radio operators not people who “ham it up”... sorry couldn’t pass up the dig after I read your response picturing you actually saying it aloud. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 8, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Lots of hams here.
73 de KB2SYD
________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: W2HX Cc: Tom McNicholas; vcf-midatlantic Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Yes call sign is N2OOT
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com> wrote:
Welcome, Tom.
Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX
________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
😄 On Nov 8, 2018, 1:59 PM -0500, corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>, wrote:
I think he meant ham radio operators not people who “ham it up”...
sorry couldn’t pass up the dig after I read your response picturing you actually saying it aloud. Cheers, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 8, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Lots of hams here.
73 de KB2SYD
________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: W2HX Cc: Tom McNicholas; vcf-midatlantic Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Yes call sign is N2OOT
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com> wrote:
Welcome, Tom.
Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX
________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
Literally, laughed out loud... ________________________________ From: corey cohen <coreyvcf@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 1:59 PM To: vcf-midatlantic Cc: Kelly Leavitt Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction I think he meant ham radio operators not people who “ham it up”... sorry couldn’t pass up the dig after I read your response picturing you actually saying it aloud. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone On Nov 8, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> wrote: Lots of hams here. 73 de KB2SYD ________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org>> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: W2HX Cc: Tom McNicholas; vcf-midatlantic Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction Yes call sign is N2OOT On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com<mailto:w2hx@w2hx.com>> wrote: Welcome, Tom. Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX ________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org>> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave., During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. . Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers. My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike. Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
Welcome Tom! 73 Mark KA8I On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 2:36 PM Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Literally, laughed out loud...
________________________________ From: corey cohen <coreyvcf@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 1:59 PM To: vcf-midatlantic Cc: Kelly Leavitt Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
I think he meant ham radio operators not people who “ham it up”...
sorry couldn’t pass up the dig after I read your response picturing you actually saying it aloud. Cheers, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 8, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> wrote:
Lots of hams here.
73 de KB2SYD
________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org<mailto: vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org>> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org<mailto: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: W2HX Cc: Tom McNicholas; vcf-midatlantic Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Yes call sign is N2OOT
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com<mailto:w2hx@w2hx.com>> wrote:
Welcome, Tom.
Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX
________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org<mailto: vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org>> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org <mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org
Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
checking in vy 73 de w2rwj On 11/8/2018 1:20 PM, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Lots of hams here.
73 de KB2SYD
________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: W2HX Cc: Tom McNicholas; vcf-midatlantic Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Yes call sign is N2OOT
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com> wrote:
Welcome, Tom.
Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX
________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
Welcome, Tom. 73 Matt KD8AMG On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 4:12 PM Martin Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
checking in
vy 73 de w2rwj
On 11/8/2018 1:20 PM, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Lots of hams here.
73 de KB2SYD
________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: W2HX Cc: Tom McNicholas; vcf-midatlantic Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Yes call sign is N2OOT
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com> wrote:
Welcome, Tom.
Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX
________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
-- Matt Patoray Owner, MSP Productions KD8AMG
Tom Welcome Not a ham but I have a small collection of shortwave and antique radios I own. I also have quite a few ham transceivers, antique, and shortwave radios and parts for sale. 73's Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.
On Nov 9, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Matt Patoray via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Welcome, Tom. 73 Matt KD8AMG
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 4:12 PM Martin Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
checking in
vy 73 de w2rwj
On 11/8/2018 1:20 PM, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Lots of hams here.
73 de KB2SYD
________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: W2HX Cc: Tom McNicholas; vcf-midatlantic Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Yes call sign is N2OOT
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 12:11 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com> wrote:
Welcome, Tom.
Are you a ham too? Many radio/electronics guys are. 73 Eugene W2HX
________________________________________ From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> on behalf of Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:01 AM To: vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org Cc: Tom McNicholas Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
-- Matt Patoray Owner, MSP Productions KD8AMG
Hey Tom! Nice to see a new name around here. I'm not a ham but I am a Radio Shack Model 100 fan, so if you ever want to talk about those I'm your guy! What did you use yours for back in the day? Drew On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 11:04 AM Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
Hi Drew Nice to hear from you On the model 100 I used the data base to keep a record of all the open orders and shipped orders of equipment. The records are still on the computer as well as my last to do list. On Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 11:26 AM Drew Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Hey Tom! Nice to see a new name around here. I'm not a ham but I am a Radio Shack Model 100 fan, so if you ever want to talk about those I'm your guy! What did you use yours for back in the day? Drew
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 11:04 AM Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Evan suggested I post a hello and background not sure of length or detail is the norm,, so here goes Retired a few years ago but still on the board of directors after a 45 year stint with a local electronics manufacturing company doing DOD work. during the 45 years did everything from testing, QA, engineering and plant manager Prior to the 45 year stint was in the USAF working on VHF, UHF and teaching then a couple of DOD manufacturing companies working on SSB transmitters, Radar, Sonar and microwave.,
During the 70,s at work used the Apple II and later the Mac during the 80,ss and at that time started using the commodore 64 and Radio Shack 100 at home latter moving to the 128 and then building IBM clones from parts bought at computer shows. Now all I do is just buy them ,too many as per my wife. .
Presently have a small collection of vintage computers around 25 which I am sure is nothing compared to other members of the group. But I am looking forward to meeting others in the group who share my interest in vintage computers.
My only other interests outside of family and grandchildren are short wave radio and occasional riding on my Can Am trike.
Regards Tom McNicholas Wall NJ
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