Cwgrizz's 2025 Occasional Photos
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My team didn't win on the wagon, but took 2nd on bread, 3rd on potatoes and 3rd on dessert. Actually I was just helping a friend who has the wagon, etc.
Congratulations!!
nikonpup
Senior Member
FYI HAM RADIO INFO 
This 1963 photo captures a ham radio operator at work, using a Teletype Model 15 and a Morse code key inside a “73” ham shack. At first glance, viewers notice the operator’s outfit more than the vintage equipment — but contrary to modern assumptions, it wasn’t for style. It was heat.
Ham shacks of the era were packed with gear powered by vacuum tubes, which generated immense heat during operation. The Model 15 teletype machine, along with multiple transmitters, receivers, and power supplies, could turn a small enclosed space into a virtual oven. With no air conditioning in most homes, basements and garages often doubled as stations. Wearing light clothing was simply practical, keeping operators comfortable amid sweltering conditions.
The playful caption, “We’ve always had nice operators,” reflects the magazine’s tongue-in-cheek tone, but the reality is clear: these men and women worked tirelessly in tough conditions, often sweating through hours of delicate signal work.
This image is more than a snapshot of vintage technology — it’s a window into the dedication, endurance, and human experience behind the airwaves of the 1960s.
What this story reminds us is that behind every innovation is human effort and resilience. The operators of the past endured heat, long hours, and technical challenges to keep the world connected — a legacy of dedication still celebrated by amateur radio enthusiasts today.
This 1963 photo captures a ham radio operator at work, using a Teletype Model 15 and a Morse code key inside a “73” ham shack. At first glance, viewers notice the operator’s outfit more than the vintage equipment — but contrary to modern assumptions, it wasn’t for style. It was heat.
Ham shacks of the era were packed with gear powered by vacuum tubes, which generated immense heat during operation. The Model 15 teletype machine, along with multiple transmitters, receivers, and power supplies, could turn a small enclosed space into a virtual oven. With no air conditioning in most homes, basements and garages often doubled as stations. Wearing light clothing was simply practical, keeping operators comfortable amid sweltering conditions.
The playful caption, “We’ve always had nice operators,” reflects the magazine’s tongue-in-cheek tone, but the reality is clear: these men and women worked tirelessly in tough conditions, often sweating through hours of delicate signal work.
This image is more than a snapshot of vintage technology — it’s a window into the dedication, endurance, and human experience behind the airwaves of the 1960s.
What this story reminds us is that behind every innovation is human effort and resilience. The operators of the past endured heat, long hours, and technical challenges to keep the world connected — a legacy of dedication still celebrated by amateur radio enthusiasts today.