[Thursday] Steam up wrap up

[Len Arzoomanian]

It was pleasure working with you all on such a successful day!  This is the first time I have been on the other side of the gate and am amazed at the dedication and hard work you all displayed.

As far as a tune-up.  I attended and helped Bob with one years ago and also displayed my Rhode Island radio collection in the Mayes Building.  David is right, no where near the number of people that attend steam-up.  On the one I helped Bob with, he ran some A, Multiple B & C voltages down a long table for people to bring in their early battery operated sets and run.  We also had a small AM transmitter going so there was a nice signal for everyone to receive.

The N. E. Antique Radio Club actually has 4 meets.  Spring, Summer and Fall and one joint meet with the Greater Boston Radio Collectors (Informal group).  The Greater Boston Radio Collectors meets will have their 50th year in 2019.  These meets are mostly about selling radios.  There is usually a contest for the best of some type of radio, brand, style...etc and seminars on collecting, restoration...etc.  Indecently the N. E. Antique Radio Club has changed into the New England Vintage Electronics Club in an attempt to being it more members.  They now cover Radios, Computers, Audio...etc.

One reason the meets work so well in New Hampshire is people can sell without fear of the state requiring sales tax.  It could be problematic in Rhode Island.
I would like to see a Yankee Tune-up and am willing to brainstorm with others on making it happen successfully.
Thanks
Len
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