In 1976 when I was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a Radioman second class petty officer (submarine qualified) I applied for a job with these folks. It was still a going concern back then. Even though they were still going, I was told that it wouldn't be a good career and that soon the jobs that were there would disappear. Though I had my heart set on pounding brass for a living I had to go elsewhere. I guess I was just too late in the technology passband to be able to do what I loved for a living! I am so glad to see that this site is still being kept as a museum. I lived not far from it in Marin County and would drive out there just to see the building sometimes and think on what could have been. Thank you all for keeping the place open and providing the public with a view of what was. 73! KK0DJ (ex RM2(SS)) SK AR
Old switchboard operators, hat makers, shoe repairers, tv repairmen, ham operators, travel agents, traditional stock brokers, family doctors that make house calls, etc. they are all a dying breed. Happy to see people keeping their passions alive.
All of those tech “advances” have just helped corporations make more money. But society isn’t exactly _improved_ by the elimination of those skills and professions. In fact, I’d argue it’s worse.
In 1976 when I was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a Radioman second class petty officer (submarine qualified) I applied for a job with these folks. It was still a going concern back then. Even though they were still going, I was told that it wouldn't be a good career and that soon the jobs that were there would disappear. Though I had my heart set on pounding brass for a living I had to go elsewhere. I guess I was just too late in the technology passband to be able to do what I loved for a living! I am so glad to see that this site is still being kept as a museum. I lived not far from it in Marin County and would drive out there just to see the building sometimes and think on what could have been. Thank you all for keeping the place open and providing the public with a view of what was. 73! KK0DJ (ex RM2(SS)) SK AR
As an amateur radio operator, I love Morse and CW. I will try to visit this museum the next time I'm in the Bay area...de W3YJ.
Same here...73 de K9ALT.
Great story, well told. Looking forward to visiting this gem!
a love story indeed, yet a story of love nonetheless. Thank you TechCrunch for documenting this.
Hi ma.miss you love Robert, please pray for me.
Excellent, keep those filaments glowing.
The music starting at 8:23 is great, anyone know the artist/title, please?
Thanks for preserving our history! The young ones don't get taught anymore how this country got to where it is today. 73
That's BS. People are taught history just as well, and not as whitewashed as it used to be.
Old switchboard operators, hat makers, shoe repairers, tv repairmen, ham operators, travel agents, traditional stock brokers, family doctors that make house calls, etc. they are all a dying breed. Happy to see people keeping their passions alive.
All of those tech “advances” have just helped corporations make more money. But society isn’t exactly _improved_ by the elimination of those skills and professions. In fact, I’d argue it’s worse.
awsome video i loved the story. I am a radio ham myself thanks Richard 73s ZL1ANT
I love those beeps and bleeps.
Well done gentleman. Thank you. W7WET
Life changed this is a life.
Tank you for this great and very emotional story.
73 de dh0nat
I BET that until God comes back, us REAL Ham Radio ops will STILL have HAM RADIO!! I KNOW "I" WILL!! GREAT VIDEO!! Mike Hartman Sr. K4MR
"The last radio station" *me scanning FM and getting nearly 30 signals*
The last _maritime_ radio station would be more accurate.
WOW - Great job all !! 73 KG5LFK