tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156518320909350372.post4010809781096662405..comments2024-01-06T06:17:48.375-08:00Comments on N8ZYA's QRP Radio Blog: Big MacUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156518320909350372.post-21725153495277699252014-06-13T13:20:04.107-07:002014-06-13T13:20:04.107-07:00Hello Mike,
Yes, you're right about the smal...Hello Mike, <br /><br />Yes, you're right about the small "clear plastic radios" for prison use. Sangean and Sony both sell inexpensive battery powered models without "speakers". They require "ear buds" and cover the entire AM and FM bands. This makes it nearly impossible to smuggle contraband. <br /><br />The United Kingdom actually has special broadcast stations within the walls of their prisons. Reviews of the system are very encouraging since inmates learn the basic's of disc jockeying, scheduling and programming, and computer use in the trade. They seem to be excellent educational devices and are viewed very favorably by all. The US could learn much from this example of simple technology.<br /><br />You're also right about the "warehousing" situation and the enormously expensive creature we've created. It's become a real beast.Jspikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751088160139882564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156518320909350372.post-69905184596315458582014-06-13T11:47:17.692-07:002014-06-13T11:47:17.692-07:00I read an article a few years back about broadcast...I read an article a few years back about broadcast band DXing behind bars. A few of the manufacturers were making (probably still are) small transistor radios with clear plastic cases instead of the standard black to meet standards set by the prison systems. For inspection purposes so contraband could be easily spotted.<br /><br />The whole state of affairs concerning prisons in this country is sad. It's become a huge billion dollar industry that requires a steady stream of "customers" to keep the whole thing afloat. recumbent conspiracy theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534820082655384780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156518320909350372.post-82818118946569052712014-06-13T10:52:20.274-07:002014-06-13T10:52:20.274-07:00Hello Bas,
Yes, I did "google" it and ...Hello Bas, <br /><br />Yes, I did "google" it and found this interesting quote: <br /><br />"– Would you like to say something? – asks the Judge who just meted out the 110-year sentence to the accused. <br />– Nothing to say, but I have a question. May I? ... Your Honor, I’m 60. You just gave me 110 years. You realize I will never live to be 170 years old. This means I will not be able to serve this sentence in its entirety. <br />– Well, serve as much as you can, – boringly sighs the Judge." <br /><br />Thanks for the link.Jspikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751088160139882564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156518320909350372.post-11381817834055469592014-06-13T10:10:54.481-07:002014-06-13T10:10:54.481-07:00Hello John, regarding the prisoners interests. I j...Hello John, regarding the prisoners interests. I just remember one!<br />Look at http://www.3w3rr.com/<br />Interesting site...and a 100% QSLer hi ;-)<br /><br />73, BasPE4BAS, Bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958141238330445285noreply@blogger.com