Hi Ron, What a great story- the soul of ham radio. I had similar similar experiences. Fellow hams gave me stuff or sold it for little, just to give me the experience of getting on the air. I hope that that still happens. I am involved with the microwavers both terrestrial and EME and that spirit is strong. Part of it is that if we don't get others on, say 5Ghz, there is no one else to talk with. There is more to it, though. I think it has to do with how it feels to have your first QSO or DX, or whatever gets you excited, and wanting others to have the same experience.
You are right about the early HRO's, it was a screw change that changed the bandwidth and developed into the funny butterfly swivel. Very similar idea. I'd like to think that Elecraft designers had a similar approach to the guys who developed the HRO and ACS with their economy of parts and innovative and careful engineering- separated by 60years or so.
Thanks for responding and for you story. Doug
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