[vcf-midatlantic] Hello Introduction

Richard Cini rich.cini at gmail.com
Thu Nov 8 11:28:38 EST 2018


Welcome to the group Tom!

On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 11:27 AM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic <
vcf-midatlantic at lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

>
> > On Nov 8, 2018, at 11:01 AM, Tom McNicholas via vcf-midatlantic <
> vcf-midatlantic at 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


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