Tag: Vintage Ham Gear

Robert Scrivener Ham Radio

Heathkit HM-102

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This Heathkit HM-102 has been around since the early 1970’s. It has been a staple in many of amateur radio operators shacks. Furthermore, I purchased this HM-102 at a Mount Vernon Hamfest back in 2017. Power and Weight This particular model was made as a kit from the Heathkit company between 1970 to 1981. In addition, it covered the HF 1.8-30 mHz. Also features two power ranges at 200w or 2000w with SWR measurements. The Read More …

N0RVS Joplin Hamfest

Joplin Hamfest 2018

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Honey!!! Let’s go to the Joplin Hamfest!!! Nonetheless, we got up early on a Saturday morning and drove two hours for this? YES!!! The Joplin Hamfest is one the more organized hamfest in southwest Missouri. Furthermore I look forward to going to this every year. This year it was held at the Jack Lawton Convention Center just south of Joplin, MO. in a nearby town of Saginaw, MO. New venue, new vendors, new people, new Read More …