tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4760018118498685466.post444883664584145903..comments2023-09-17T03:44:41.319-04:00Comments on Talkworthy: Dad's Ham RadioKaren Szymusiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07989718657089668579noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4760018118498685466.post-7138523249686534672016-03-09T19:21:59.789-05:002016-03-09T19:21:59.789-05:00This brings back some memories for me, too. My dad...This brings back some memories for me, too. My dad had a CB radio; my savings went to pay for it when I was a teen. We bought it shortly after dad lost his sight. It was the 70s, and Smokey and the Bandit were popular. I also remember party lines! Glenda Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020745976555044975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4760018118498685466.post-57085184867507986292016-03-09T16:43:57.737-05:002016-03-09T16:43:57.737-05:00I was always fascinated by those who were ham oper...I was always fascinated by those who were ham operators, but I didn't know anyone close. It was marvelous to think (back then) that they could communicate with others all over the world. Now we do with little effort. I remember having to call the operator to tell her I wanted to tell a grandmother when I was going to come for a visit. Then the operator had to carry on the message. Fun post, back in the day!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com