Here at MWRS, the Fifth Wednesday (of any month that has one) is devoted to themed Show and Tell, with prizes for the Best Display and Best Story. The theme of this 5th Wednesday was classic 70s through 90s kits and memorabilia from Dick Smith Electronics, Tandy, Jaycar, Altronics, and Heathkit. Dick Smith Electronics and Tandy (Radio Shack for the North Americans) were the places where you bought your kits, radios and components. Remember at Tandy, in 1988, you could buy a sealed two pack of 100k resistors for $1.49!!!! We were looking for genuine branded “stuff” including catalogues, equipment, radios, components still in their packages.
As well as the usual vote-by-gold-coin method, guest judge Dick Smith VK2DIK (yes, that Dick Smith!) was on hand to nominate his pick. You can see video from the night here.
Dave Jones of EEV Blog was there too – here’s his video record of the proceedings.
Carmel VK2CAR won the popular vote on both counts, while Nick VK2FS was Dick’s choice for his power amplifier kit and story of…
From Russell VK2BYN: “One of the best show-n-tell nights ever last night!Dick liked the Tandy Electronics beach ball. Congratulations to the winners, Carmel [VK2CAR] for lots of D.S.E. stuff including artwork from her days of work experience and Nick for his 2mtr amplifier he’s used around the world. Thanks Mal [VK2TMF] for organising the night.“
From Colin VK2JCC: “It would have to be one of the best ‘show and tell’ nights I have ever experienced. Well done all.“
From Michael VK2MDP: “I would like to add my congratulations to Mal VK2TMF and everyone that helped with the kit night. It was a wonderful evening and great to see some old timers and new faces.“
From Yves VK2AUJ: “Great evening again, thank you Mal for organising. Carmel VK2CAR and Shaun VK2THT always bring museum quality artefacts and amazing stories.“
Posts of previous 5th Wednesday Theme Nights can be viewed here.
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