just a thought

Might get mad at me . But this site will never get busy staying at the other sites. They can get along without you all.

I hardly see anyone here posting.
I'm truly dissappointed as I've been trying very hard to make this a friendly, educational site.
Bill Cahill

I'm guilty of not spending more time here too, and I'm sorry. I was one of your biggest supporters when Alan was having his problems. And of course there was that "faux paus "(sp?) where I said, "my only...", instead of "one of my...".

I've been trying to think of some ways to bring more attention to this site. I create a lot of threads on ARF. Maybe bringing up a bunch of off the wall subjects there would bring more attention here.

Someone created an AA5 forum, figuring it would be a nice spinoff from ARF. It failed miserably.

Anyway, I'm here now-
Hi Bill.
Terry

Bill, I'm as guilty as anyone else of not spending more time here.

In my case, I think it's because I haven't "staked out any turf" here. On ARF, at least, I've had time to establish a certain presence that people recognize, and I do what I can to keep Vintage Audio busy.

I have even tried serious LP disc reviews on my Big Bertha thread during testing procedures, trying to bring back some of the flavor of the old hi-fi magazines before they all turned into commercials. The response so far hasn't been what I wanted, but all the same, I've tried.

I'll try to start spending more time here, too.

Larry

I stop in every day! Ido post and in in a few other forums racing, trains,planes..Ido what i can to keep it going.. Sprman : )

I'm making it a point to put this site on my daily tour too. Usually that's eBay, here, N.A., ARF Clubhouse, (plus any ARF tech forum I might be in), and Facebook. Don't worry, I only use Facebook to keep up with my son. I wouldn't know how to "social network" even if I DID know what it was.

Terry

I am a reader! I log on as much as possible and read all the new posts. My level of knowledge is low so I have little to offer. Thus the lack of posts. My questions are always asked by others and I can find the help I need by reading the threads already posted.

Just checking in. Note to nay-sayers:
Put this in your queue of sites to visit each day.
Wanna help this site grow? Post some interesting Threads.
Terry

I'm going to start trying to sdend as much time here as i do on ARF.

Nick

I've been trying to make up for my absense by posting 5 replys today. Lots of people here that i can help out.

P.S.-To everyone on here who is also on ARF, my ARF screen name is GuitarGuyNack.

Nick

As of this posting ARF is down, at least on my connection.
So We should be getting more visitors and members.

Opps! its back up again!

Everytime I post a question here I get quick friendly help so this is the first place I go to for assistance. So thanks Bill Cahill for your efforts on this forum. I will try to post more.

Gordon wrote:I am a reader! I log on as much as possible and read all the new posts. My level of knowledge is low so I have little to offer. Thus the lack of posts. My questions are always asked by others and I can find the help I need by reading the threads already posted.

Hi all,

This is pretty much my situation. I was being tutored by an old ex Navy chap for a short while. I was just about to the point where I would have been comfy sticking my fingers into the circuitry when the poor guy had a massive stroke and never recovered. Now I figure I know just enough to be dangerous.

I try to comment when I can, but there isn't a great deal I can contribute in a technical way. But I have made an effort to drop by more often than I first did, and I do enjoy reading what is posted.

I can understand Bill's concern. One would want to see as much activity as possible for sure. But l figure it out this way. Right now you may not have the quantity, but you definitely have quality!

Just my thoughts............ Bob

Hi Bob. Might I suggest that you invest in some reference material. One book I would STRONGLY recommend for a beginner is Alfred Corbin's book "A Modern Look at Antique Radio Repair" It's available from Amazon and on eBay. Alfred is great people and a member of ARF. He's probably a member here too. And if he isn't I'm gonna get on his case.
Terry

Hi Terry,

I've often seen that book mentioned and wondered about it. I haven't really any bad comments on it either.

While I do have other books, both hard copy and on my computer, this one sounds like it could be a good one to have as well.

My biggest problem as far as book learning is concerned, is how my old mind works. I can only get so much out of a book before my minds sort of stops and I need to do hands on to really get the big picture. That's why I was doing so well with my friend till he passed away.

If a couple of my hints for Christmas cash comes through, this book might just be what I get with it.

Thanks for the comments, Bob