[BC] How we got our interests(Was:Part 15 AM box)

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In a message dated 02/18/2006 2:09:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Robertm at broadcast.net writes:

> I think we actually agree. The two devices are intended to do different 
>  things. People who pay rangemaster level money are looking something 
>  much larger in scale than a curious teenager (who would probably not be 
>  that interested in AM radio in the first place).

They would be interested in it, if they were able to "be their own DJ" and be 
heard at a friend's house next door. :) Think about how many of us, who are 
now directly involved in B'casting, got our start with some kind of 
flea-powered AM transmitter kit when we were pups. I think it's almost 100%!

If we don't do *something* to intrigue the "Next Generation", where will our 
replacements come from? In the "Future of radio..." thread, the discussion 
about transmitter plants always having analog elements applies. 20 years from 
now, somebody's gotta know how DA's work, and how to properly plumb an FM plant. 
That somebody's most likely going to be that bright teen we give that kit to. 
We hope.

Willie...