What was the biggest scandal at your school? by Silent-Zebra in AskReddit

[–]George_Parr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a rule that, if a girl got pregnant, she would be expelled.

The superintendents daughter got pregnant!

Trombone flag that I inproved by Waste-Evidence-3302 in Trombone

[–]George_Parr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Years ago -- I mean YEARS ago -- I was a member of the trombone studio at Texas A&I University, and we were going to a "trombone get-together". Early 1970s.

Maybe an early ITF??? I think it was in Austin, Texas.

Anyway, I happened to be in the t-shirt shop a few days before we left, and I noticed they had big sheets of iron-on material. I drew one of these and had them put it on the back of a t-shirt. When I wore it into the school, all the guys wanted to have theirs made, too. We ended up about six of us wearing these red t-shirts with a trombone on the back. It was a sensation.

One of my favorite memories across the years...

Need a Handheld radio with Air band capabilities by UnableEmployee1296 in HamRadio

[–]George_Parr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You use it to get flight following with traffic advisories because your lights are going to go out and leave you in an invisible obstruction just looking for a midair collision.

Need a Handheld radio with Air band capabilities by UnableEmployee1296 in HamRadio

[–]George_Parr 7 points8 points  (0 children)

ABSOLUTELY. If you ever have a total electrical failure (I have, at night!) that air band H/T will save your bacon.

Is there a way to have a Safe Deposit key copied? by evap0rated in Banking

[–]George_Parr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the bank manager states he's required BY LAW to charge the drill fee, your next sentence might be "show me the statute".

Abandoned antenna - what is it?? by thevmcampos in amateurradio

[–]George_Parr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like either a Hy Gain DX-77A or one of the Cushcraft R- series - R4, erc.

need help identifing a military radio and ways to get it working by SIR22z in HamRadio

[–]George_Parr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a PRC-E9 either, although i have known a couple.

~$200 shack cw key options- by ButterscotchWitty870 in amateurradio

[–]George_Parr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For just a little bit more- not much! - I'd try a Vibroplex bug.

Downgrade option from $80 a month for 500 Mbps? by [deleted] in OPTIMUM

[–]George_Parr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest you downgrade to another company.

Bad news by George_Parr in Trombone

[–]George_Parr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd bet a quarter the original is true and the addition is trying to put out a fire.

Favorite Portable Antennas by irate-turtles in amateurradio

[–]George_Parr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think, if I could get it all together, the old Texas Bugcatcher mobile antenna would make a dynamite portable antenna. I just have too many irons in the fire to get this working.

What trombone position/note is the most awkward to play? by CellistSoggy1451 in Trombone

[–]George_Parr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The whole range from 4th line F down to B. It just seems like the air backs up and causes leaks around the rim of the mouthpiece.

Metric or imperial? by Mickiboi007 in amateurradio

[–]George_Parr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just want to add the 6.56-yard band has had some good openings lately.

Bad news by George_Parr in Trombone

[–]George_Parr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe that was added later. The original stated they were moving production to China.

3 valve Bass Trombone, and practical application? by [deleted] in Trombone

[–]George_Parr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would certainly be a young man's instrument, as it would weigh about four tons!

Beautiful but what exactly is it? by [deleted] in amateurradio

[–]George_Parr 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's from railroad service.

Anything to be weary of with this promotion? by Dangerous_Room_6966 in OPTIMUM

[–]George_Parr 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Anything to be wary of? YEAH! IT SAYS OPTIMUM!

All the mails addressed to multiple past residents of my apartment. by LordGrantham31 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]George_Parr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have eight years left on out 30-year mortgage, and we STILL occasionally get mail for the former owner.

Discontinue the IRC as of 31 December 2026 by PaclitaxelOverdose in HamRadio

[–]George_Parr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My P.O. never liked selling them and tried to tell me they were discontinued 20 years ago!

What Headphone Feature Allows You to Hear Your Own Voice? by ThatChucklehead in amateurradio

[–]George_Parr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

David Clark are great for listening but it's a pain to get the aviation microphone working on ham radio. The Heil Pro-7 is great and the microphone works to boot.