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U.S.S. Little Rock Talos Missile House

Gives you an idea of the missile handling / storage on the converted cruisers – there are 3 parts – Enjoy!! And this video gives you a look at all the machinations to the missile happening . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

A Look at the 6″ Guns / U.S.S. Little Rock

What’s 6 x 47 ?? – what’s the 47 mean ?? The barrel length is measured by the number of diameters of the shell – 6″ x47 – the Barrels are about 23 1/2 feet long . . . The Iowa class main guns are 16×50 – 16″ x 50 – 800″ equals about 66Continue reading “A Look at the 6″ Guns / U.S.S. Little Rock”

USS Little Rock

Pretty good home video – gives you an idea of the missile conversion done on the WWII era Cleveland Class light cruisers . . . The U.S.S. Little Rock was one of only six of these that were kept after WWII – she went on to serve for right at 30 years – the NavyContinue reading “USS Little Rock”

Happy Birthday U.S.N.

Having a little birthday party today – Saturday – it’s when I had the time to do it. October 13th 1745 the U.S. Navy was “created” – Enjoy the videos today! So let’s “Get the Party Started”!! And I know there are those of you out here that are going to disappointed – but noContinue reading “Happy Birthday U.S.N.”

Antenna “Trim” for SWL?

A short video from Stan Gibillisco – Pay attention here folks – he’s trying to learn you something . . . That little learning experience didn’t hurt to bad did it? No headaches or nosebleeds? – and yes an antenna tuner can and does make a difference . . . Listening to Radio Tamazuj atContinue reading “Antenna “Trim” for SWL?”

All Night Long – Johnny Dollar Mixed Bag

Some may be repeats – but I honestly didn’t have the time to preview it – Enjoy! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

Friday Music – An hour of 1963

Running so far behind I would have to speed up to stop – Just Wow! – Enjoy! And the next 3 weeks are going to make this one look like a vacation in Kokomo . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

Using the Grayline – SWL “Stuff”

Bruce – why can’t I hear XXXX on X.XXX at X P.M. – but I can hear it like a local station at X A.M.?? Remember what I said about Short Wave Listening being like real estate? Real estate is but 3 things when you get to the basics – location – location – location.Continue reading “Using the Grayline – SWL “Stuff””

Industry On Parade – From Cushman “Trucksters” to Maytag to Organdy

If you were ever on any Govt. installation of any size, you remember Cushman – S.A..C. / U.S.A.F. alone bought them by the thousands . . . The Western Electric Company in Omaha ( long closed – sigh ) has / had a shop / garage that as of about 10 years ago had 100Continue reading “Industry On Parade – From Cushman “Trucksters” to Maytag to Organdy”

Another look at 1962 for YOUR Wednesday

Enjoy! And this from Recollection Road . . . And Chevrolet made my favorite Corvair roof line in 1962 . . . Don’t laugh – I certainly can have my favorite Corvair roof line – after all – I have my favorite burner on the stove! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and rememberContinue reading “Another look at 1962 for YOUR Wednesday”