I visited my dear uncle Robert Glasser yesterday. Yes, Bob is really my uncle! He's 96 years old and doing pretty well considering.
Robert's short term memory is in serious decline. He introduced me to a carer about a dozen times. His long term memory is as sharp as ever and he was most entertained when I showed him a video of the Soldersmoke Direct Conversion receiver I'd built. He knew exactly what a direct conversion receiver is and was pleased that I'd gone on and built a double-sideband transmitter.
Robert told me that he'd got his call at age 16 and was W6HA (which he spelt out in phonetic letters). His carer was rather astonished at his sudden detailed technical conversation I think.
80 years a ham! I suggested he might be eligible to join the Radio Old Timers Club we have here. He doesn't get out much these days though. Here's a photo I took when I was quite young and clearly my focus was more on the gear than the person.
Wonderful to have him around but I fear our time is limited.
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