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On Saturday, 11 November 2017 14:18:09 UTC, bitrex wrote:
incredibly expensive by today's standards
NT
incredibly expensive by today's standards
NT
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Phil Hobbs
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On 11/10/2017 07:24 PM, Michael A Terrell wrote:
On the plus side, you can get roller skis now. Instant water available
soon.
https://www.rollerskishop.com/
Cheers
Phil Hobbs
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Principal Consultant
ElectroOptical Innovations LLC / Hobbs ElectroOptics
Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics
Briarcliff Manor NY 10510
http://electrooptical.net
https://hobbs-eo.com
Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 11/10/2017 04:04 AM, Mike Coon wrote:
In article <6Z6NB.1751$227.328@fx40.iad>, mike.terrell@earthlink.net
says...
bitrex wrote:
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Michael A Terrell wrote:
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bitrex wrote:
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Michael A Terrell wrote:
 A common as dirt filament tester. They were common as dirt, and
sold for about $3 in the early '60s. They hyped as real tube
testers.
"It Does What It Says on the Tin"
   Just like the cans of 'Replacement Vacuum'?
How do I get the vacuum out of the can and back in the tube, though?
   That was explained on the tin, not in the ads.
I like that idea. Did you have to wear a space-suit in case any vacuum
got spilled?
Mike.
I still want my Acme Portable Hole.
  Those have been on back order since 1963, along with their set of
tunnel paints.
On the plus side, you can get roller skis now. Instant water available
soon.
https://www.rollerskishop.com/
Cheers
Phil Hobbs
--
Dr Philip C D Hobbs
Principal Consultant
ElectroOptical Innovations LLC / Hobbs ElectroOptics
Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics
Briarcliff Manor NY 10510
http://electrooptical.net
https://hobbs-eo.com
J
John-Del
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On Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:38:01 AM UTC-5, tabb...@gmail.com wrote:
Yep. Compared to the 1970s, those parts are at least 4X as expensive. The power XFR seems to be the best deal of the group, less than twice the cost of the IFs.. Strange.
Yep. Compared to the 1970s, those parts are at least 4X as expensive. The power XFR seems to be the best deal of the group, less than twice the cost of the IFs.. Strange.
T
tom
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"John-Del" <ohger1s@gmail.com> wrote in message
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In 2017 money:
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In 2017 money:
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Michael A Terrell
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Phil Hobbs wrote:
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
On 11/10/2017 07:24 PM, Michael A Terrell wrote:
Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 11/10/2017 04:04 AM, Mike Coon wrote:
In article <6Z6NB.1751$227.328@fx40.iad>, mike.terrell@earthlink.net
says...
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
A common as dirt filament tester. They were common as dirt, and
sold for about $3 in the early '60s. They hyped as real tube
testers.
"It Does What It Says on the Tin"
Just like the cans of 'Replacement Vacuum'?
How do I get the vacuum out of the can and back in the tube, though?
That was explained on the tin, not in the ads.
I like that idea. Did you have to wear a space-suit in case any vacuum
got spilled?
Mike.
I still want my Acme Portable Hole.
Those have been on back order since 1963, along with their set of
tunnel paints.
On the plus side, you can get roller skis now. Instant water available
soon.
https://www.rollerskishop.com/
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
M
Mike Coon
Guest
In article <pUZNB.3887$%K.239@fx22.iad>, mike.terrell@earthlink.net
says...
That's probably the deepest philosophical question that's ever been
asked on this NG!
Mike.
says...
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
That's probably the deepest philosophical question that's ever been
asked on this NG!
Mike.
J
John-Del
Guest
On Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 10:36:56 AM UTC-5, Michael Terrell wrote:
ACME products are grossly over-rated. I once ordered the Acme Wildcat and the damned thing mauled me instead of the person I directly aimed it at.
Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 11/10/2017 07:24 PM, Michael A Terrell wrote:
Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 11/10/2017 04:04 AM, Mike Coon wrote:
In article <6Z6NB.1751$227.328@fx40.iad>, mike.terrell@earthlink.net
says...
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
A common as dirt filament tester. They were common as dirt, and
sold for about $3 in the early '60s. They hyped as real tube
testers.
"It Does What It Says on the Tin"
Just like the cans of 'Replacement Vacuum'?
How do I get the vacuum out of the can and back in the tube, though?
That was explained on the tin, not in the ads.
I like that idea. Did you have to wear a space-suit in case any vacuum
got spilled?
Mike.
I still want my Acme Portable Hole.
Those have been on back order since 1963, along with their set of
tunnel paints.
On the plus side, you can get roller skis now. Instant water available
soon.
https://www.rollerskishop.com/
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
ACME products are grossly over-rated. I once ordered the Acme Wildcat and the damned thing mauled me instead of the person I directly aimed it at.
J
John Larkin
Guest
On Sat, 11 Nov 2017 11:12:00 -0500, Phil Hobbs
<pcdhSpamMeSenseless@electrooptical.net> wrote:
Falling on snow is pretty benign and often fun. Snow is soft and the
coefficient of friction is low. Falling onto dirt and rocks and
pavement might not be as fun.
--
John Larkin Highland Technology, Inc
lunatic fringe electronics
<pcdhSpamMeSenseless@electrooptical.net> wrote:
On 11/10/2017 07:24 PM, Michael A Terrell wrote:
Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 11/10/2017 04:04 AM, Mike Coon wrote:
In article <6Z6NB.1751$227.328@fx40.iad>, mike.terrell@earthlink.net
says...
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
A common as dirt filament tester. They were common as dirt, and
sold for about $3 in the early '60s. They hyped as real tube
testers.
"It Does What It Says on the Tin"
Just like the cans of 'Replacement Vacuum'?
How do I get the vacuum out of the can and back in the tube, though?
That was explained on the tin, not in the ads.
I like that idea. Did you have to wear a space-suit in case any vacuum
got spilled?
Mike.
I still want my Acme Portable Hole.
Those have been on back order since 1963, along with their set of
tunnel paints.
On the plus side, you can get roller skis now. Instant water available
soon.
https://www.rollerskishop.com/
Cheers
Phil Hobbs
Falling on snow is pretty benign and often fun. Snow is soft and the
coefficient of friction is low. Falling onto dirt and rocks and
pavement might not be as fun.
--
John Larkin Highland Technology, Inc
lunatic fringe electronics
M
Michael A Terrell
Guest
John-Del wrote:
Did you specify the victim, when you ordered it? If not, it goes for
the fool who opens the package.
Michael Terrell wrote:
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
ACME products are grossly over-rated. I once ordered the Acme Wildcat and the damned thing mauled me instead of the person I directly aimed it at.
Did you specify the victim, when you ordered it? If not, it goes for
the fool who opens the package.
C
Clifford Heath
Guest
On 12/11/17 03:12, Phil Hobbs wrote:
Skikes are a much better option for most people.
Many rollerskis don't have brakes, or only have
brakes on one ski. Skikes are like roller skis
but they have larger pneumatic tyres, brakes on
both, and they work with normal shoes. That makes
it easier to keep your skin attached.
Clifford Heath.
On 11/10/2017 07:24 PM, Michael A Terrell wrote:
Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 11/10/2017 04:04 AM, Mike Coon wrote:
In article <6Z6NB.1751$227.328@fx40.iad>, mike.terrell@earthlink.net
says...
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
 A common as dirt filament tester. They were common as dirt, and
sold for about $3 in the early '60s. They hyped as real tube
testers.
"It Does What It Says on the Tin"
   Just like the cans of 'Replacement Vacuum'?
How do I get the vacuum out of the can and back in the tube, though?
   That was explained on the tin, not in the ads.
I like that idea. Did you have to wear a space-suit in case any vacuum
got spilled?
I still want my Acme Portable Hole.
  Those have been on back order since 1963, along with their set of
tunnel paints.
On the plus side, you can get roller skis now. Instant water available
soon.
https://www.rollerskishop.com/
Skikes are a much better option for most people.
Many rollerskis don't have brakes, or only have
brakes on one ski. Skikes are like roller skis
but they have larger pneumatic tyres, brakes on
both, and they work with normal shoes. That makes
it easier to keep your skin attached.
Clifford Heath.
J
Jim Thompson
Guest
On Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:53:08 -0800, John Larkin
<jjlarkin@highlandtechnology.com> wrote:
[snip]
I have an 11-year-old grandson who is, for all intents and purposes,
_pro_ level at ice _and_ roller-blade hockey (*) He takes some might
nasty falls (he is, as you might expect, somewhat combative ;-), but
he's padded every which way from Sunday.
(*) He is the go-to-guy for the _whole_ league when a substitute
player is needed.
He's the first "jock" that I know of in the family history.
...Jim Thompson
--
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| Analog Innovations | et |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
| STV, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Skype: skypeanalog | |
| Voice480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat |
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It's what you learn, after you know it all, that counts.
<jjlarkin@highlandtechnology.com> wrote:
[snip]
I have an 11-year-old grandson who is, for all intents and purposes,
_pro_ level at ice _and_ roller-blade hockey (*) He takes some might
nasty falls (he is, as you might expect, somewhat combative ;-), but
he's padded every which way from Sunday.
(*) He is the go-to-guy for the _whole_ league when a substitute
player is needed.
He's the first "jock" that I know of in the family history.
...Jim Thompson
--
| James E.Thompson | mens |
| Analog Innovations | et |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
| STV, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Skype: skypeanalog | |
| Voice
480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat || E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 |
It's what you learn, after you know it all, that counts.
B
bitrex
Guest
On 11/10/2017 03:57 PM, Michael A Terrell wrote:
Not an entirely useless function; probably not all metal tubes get warm
under normal operation. Certainly not all glass tubes do; there are a
fair number of glass tubes whose filaments don't even get hot enough to
glow visibly. Probably in the 1960s not everyone could afford a VTVM or
a bench supply that also had a current meter, and the filament
resistance might be too high to trigger some simple basic continuity testers
Not an entirely useless function; probably not all metal tubes get warm
under normal operation. Certainly not all glass tubes do; there are a
fair number of glass tubes whose filaments don't even get hot enough to
glow visibly. Probably in the 1960s not everyone could afford a VTVM or
a bench supply that also had a current meter, and the filament
resistance might be too high to trigger some simple basic continuity testers
J
John Larkin
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On Sun, 12 Nov 2017 15:25:13 -0700, Jim Thompson
<To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@On-My-Web-Site.com> wrote:
Here is yours truly attempting 360's in the features park at Sugar
Bowl:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/u8tgnyedl2r94tu/crash360b.mp4?raw=1
Well, it's hard to hold a camera and spin at the same time.
I'm about as close to a jock that my family had created up to then
(not very close) but The Brat is a real athelete. I can still out-ski
her just because I'm crazier than she is.
Sanity is over-rated.
--
John Larkin Highland Technology, Inc
lunatic fringe electronics
<To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@On-My-Web-Site.com> wrote:
Here is yours truly attempting 360's in the features park at Sugar
Bowl:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/u8tgnyedl2r94tu/crash360b.mp4?raw=1
Well, it's hard to hold a camera and spin at the same time.
I'm about as close to a jock that my family had created up to then
(not very close) but The Brat is a real athelete. I can still out-ski
her just because I'm crazier than she is.
Sanity is over-rated.
--
John Larkin Highland Technology, Inc
lunatic fringe electronics
Guest
On Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:36:52 -0500, Michael A Terrell
<mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
That coyotes actually eat roadrunners?
<mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 11/10/2017 07:24 PM, Michael A Terrell wrote:
Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 11/10/2017 04:04 AM, Mike Coon wrote:
In article <6Z6NB.1751$227.328@fx40.iad>, mike.terrell@earthlink.net
says...
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
bitrex wrote:
Michael A Terrell wrote:
A common as dirt filament tester. They were common as dirt, and
sold for about $3 in the early '60s. They hyped as real tube
testers.
"It Does What It Says on the Tin"
Just like the cans of 'Replacement Vacuum'?
How do I get the vacuum out of the can and back in the tube, though?
That was explained on the tin, not in the ads.
I like that idea. Did you have to wear a space-suit in case any vacuum
got spilled?
Mike.
I still want my Acme Portable Hole.
Those have been on back order since 1963, along with their set of
tunnel paints.
On the plus side, you can get roller skis now. Instant water available
soon.
https://www.rollerskishop.com/
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
That coyotes actually eat roadrunners?
Guest
On Sunday, 12 November 2017 23:01:09 UTC, bitrex wrote:
Certainly a waste of $3 though. Before my first multimeter I had a torch bulb in calipers that made testing batteries, switches etc easy.
NT
Certainly a waste of $3 though. Before my first multimeter I had a torch bulb in calipers that made testing batteries, switches etc easy.
NT
M
Michael A Terrell
Guest
krw@notreal.com wrote:
Would you want to eat a stringy, almost meatless bird?
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
That coyotes actually eat roadrunners?
Would you want to eat a stringy, almost meatless bird?
P
pfjw@aol.com
Guest
On Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 3:36:25 PM UTC-5, Michael Terrell wrote:
If I were a coyote, very probably I would. De gustibus non est disputandum.
Coyotes are one of the few members of the canis family that eat carrion, as well as fruits, berries and some vegetables. Roadrunners fit right in.
Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
krw@notreal.com wrote:
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
That coyotes actually eat roadrunners?
Would you want to eat a stringy, almost meatless bird?
If I were a coyote, very probably I would. De gustibus non est disputandum.
Coyotes are one of the few members of the canis family that eat carrion, as well as fruits, berries and some vegetables. Roadrunners fit right in.
Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
Guest
On Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:36:20 -0500, Michael A Terrell
<mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
Keyword: almost
<mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
krw@notreal.com wrote:
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
That coyotes actually eat roadrunners?
Would you want to eat a stringy, almost meatless bird?
Keyword: almost
M
Michael A Terrell
Guest
krw@notreal.com wrote:
There are Jackrabbits and other animals that are a lot slower, and
provide more food than a Roadrunner. Not only that, but the Coyote is a
self described 'Genius'.
On Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:36:20 -0500, Michael A Terrell
mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
krw@notreal.com wrote:
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
That coyotes actually eat roadrunners?
Would you want to eat a stringy, almost meatless bird?
Keyword: almost
There are Jackrabbits and other animals that are a lot slower, and
provide more food than a Roadrunner. Not only that, but the Coyote is a
self described 'Genius'.
J
John-Del
Guest
On Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 10:11:33 PM UTC-5, Michael Terrell wrote:
Not all of them Michael, but the ones that are carry a business card that identifies them as such...
krw@notreal.com wrote:
On Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:36:20 -0500, Michael A Terrell
mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
krw@notreal.com wrote:
Is there any law of Physics, that Acme can't break?
That coyotes actually eat roadrunners?
Would you want to eat a stringy, almost meatless bird?
Keyword: almost
There are Jackrabbits and other animals that are a lot slower, and
provide more food than a Roadrunner. Not only that, but the Coyote is a
self described 'Genius'.
Not all of them Michael, but the ones that are carry a business card that identifies them as such...