Things that are archaic - Page 7

infinite monkey · 04-07-2011, 08:22 AM

I haven't tried it in a while, but it gets shortwave.

I remember playing with it in my parent's basement, and getting old shows like "The Shadow Knows." So, somewhere, they were doing the old radio shows and we picked them up. Unless we really went back in time a la Twilight Zone.

My brother's satellite radio in his auto gets some classic radio shows, there's a station for them. You could hook that up, but it would sound too "clear" probably.

footfootfoot · 04-08-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

It would be cool if the old radios picked up old radio stations. Seems abhorrent to use a beautiful old radio like that antique to pick up the local shock jock's stupid banter and the sidekick's moronic and sycophantic laughter.

Yeah, it would be cool if they were twilight zone-y and would only play vintage radio. I've often thought about finding an old carcass and fitting it with a bose machine or some such. Then I could play the Pennies From Heaven soundtrack on a continuous loop.

wolf · 04-14-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Yeah, it would be cool if they were twilight zone-y and would only play vintage radio.

Jeffty is Five

footfootfoot · 04-14-2011, 01:50 PM

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Jeffty is Five

Gotta read that tonight.
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Sundae · 04-08-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

It would be cool if the old radios picked up old radio stations. Seems abhorrent to use a beautiful old radio like that antique to pick up the local shock jock's stupid banter and the sidekick's moronic and sycophantic laughter.

No, that would not be cool. Ten points off Gryffindor.

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footfootfoot · 04-08-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

It would be cool if the old radios picked up old radio stations. Seems abhorrent to use a beautiful old radio like that antique to pick up the local shock jock's stupid banter and the sidekick's moronic and sycophantic laughter.

Don't hold back, Glatt. Tell us how you feel.

skysidhe · 04-07-2011, 08:09 AM

Have someone fix it. I don't know about collecting them tho. Imagine yourself at 80 with a bunch of cats and old radios. Not unless you are going to set up an antique shop. imo
That would be very cool. The difference would be only in the presentation. I guess I am just a snob. sorry

Isn't it funny how we gravitate toward things as we get older? I keep telling myself not to buy that cheesy little apple teapot. Not yet.

There is not one funky little thing here. It would look so out of place. A midlife crisis purchase at any rate. I'll wait 20 years.

skysidhe · 04-07-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

It would be cool if the old radios picked up old radio stations. Seems abhorrent to use a beautiful old radio like that antique to pick up the local shock jock's stupid banter and the sidekick's moronic and sycophantic laughter.

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I remember playing with it in my parent's basement, and getting old shows like "The Shadow Knows." So, somewhere, they were doing the old radio shows and we picked them up. Unless we really went back in time a la Twilight Zone.

I don't put it past kids to have ultra remarkable experiences.

Reminds me of that movie. Frequency.

infinite monkey · 04-07-2011, 08:24 AM

What's the frequency, Kenneth?

ZenGum · 04-08-2011, 01:48 AM

About twice a week, Louise.

infinite monkey · 04-08-2011, 07:19 AM

Deja vu

footfootfoot · 04-08-2011, 07:39 AM

all over again

infinite monkey · 04-08-2011, 08:53 AM

Together again, for the first time...it's Martin and Lewis!

toranokaze · 04-08-2011, 07:09 PM

Rabbit ears on TVs

04-09-2011, 01:21 PM

Slide rules, 45 records, and 8 track tapes!

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04-07-2011, 08:22 AM	#1
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I haven't tried it in a while, but it gets shortwave. I remember playing with it in my parent's basement, and getting old shows like "The Shadow Knows." So, somewhere, they were doing the old radio shows and we picked them up. Unless we really went back in time a la Twilight Zone. My brother's satellite radio in his auto gets some classic radio shows, there's a station for them. You could hook that up, but it would sound too "clear" probably.

04-07-2011, 08:09 AM	#7
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Have someone fix it. I don't know about collecting them tho. Imagine yourself at 80 with a bunch of cats and old radios. Not unless you are going to set up an antique shop. imo That would be very cool. The difference would be only in the presentation. I guess I am just a snob. sorry Isn't it funny how we gravitate toward things as we get older? I keep telling myself not to buy that cheesy little apple teapot. Not yet. There is not one funky little thing here. It would look so out of place. A midlife crisis purchase at any rate. I'll wait 20 years.

04-07-2011, 08:24 AM	#9
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	What's the frequency, Kenneth?

04-08-2011, 07:19 AM	#11
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Deja vu

04-08-2011, 08:53 AM	#13
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Together again, for the first time...it's Martin and Lewis!

04-09-2011, 01:21 PM	#15
AgCOtter Guest Posts: n/a	Slide rules, 45 records, and 8 track tapes!

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