I've met a few hams in this hobby over the years. Folks that enjoy fixing up old
or neglected pins also do the same with electronics, classic video games and
especially classic cars. All of these hobbies tend to be made up of people that
like to tinker and have an appreciation for history.
Anyone else?
Steve W6SSP
Yes on both counts.
I'm a General license class Ham radio operator and a collector/restorer of vintage electronics. I haven't been active in amateur radio for some time but have done some antique radio/amp restorations more recently. Pinball restoration has more or less taken the place of antique electronics although I still fiddle with a Scott 299 tube amp in the game room. Wonderful sound. And yes I do like the historical aspects.
73
Randy KB0FTD
Tube guitar amps, tube radios (AM/FM/ shortwave receivers), Field Recorders (DAT, CD, cassette) Film scanners, Stereo receivers, Leslie Speakers. I love old electronics. No Ham but do have a nice set of Motorola 2-way handsets.
I restore tube radios. I haven’t ventured into ham / receivers/ transmitters. Tube radios seem to go really cheap and it’s generally a few bucks or so to get them operating. It’s rewarding to take somebody’s trash and turn into an operating radio again.
Nice to hear from a few folks! While pinball is still my most enjoyable hobby, ran
out of space years ago so have gotten back into ham & old radios. Much cheaper and take
up less space. In most cases that is. Recently dragged home a 1940's AM
broadcast transmitter (1250 lbs, almost 7' tall) which will be put on 160m.
Finding, researching, restoring and using vintage radios is as much
fun as doing the same with pins.
Steve
I've had my General since I was 17 (40+ years!) but haven't been active since college.
Long enough to qualify for a vanity callsign, so I grabbed my initials since it was available.
Still have my Heathkit SB-104 and accessories, I suppose that qualifies as a vintage collection! I was looking at the newer rigs lately, wow, have they come a long way.
Dan W9DJQ
George here. N8QXD. No code tech. That what is was called when I got licensed. Never had a big desire to talk long distances rather locally and through repeaters. 2M and 440 is a very quiet place compared to years ago when I got licensed. As for being into antique electronics, hmmm have to think about making an endeavor into that. Sure takes less space that pinball and I am for sure out of room in that Dept. This is N8QXD..............
yep. i had an Australian advanced licence but i let it expire along the way.
The gear is all still here and I am slowly getting it set up again to renew it.
My workbench is lit by the glow of a Yaesu FT102 and an FT736R .... Same as the pins I dont enjoy new stuff 
Kilo Delta Two Juliette Kilo Sierra. I chew the rag from time to time, but I don’t collect or restore. I mostly listen to my local stuff, and rarely venture into hf, which I know is what most are into.
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