A History of the Ham Shack — Ham Radio Perspectives

Dr. Q (K8QS) and Tom (WA9TDD) show examples of ham shacks in history, from the hobby's early days to the present, fixed and mobile. The ham shack is cultural, not just technological, a "place" that tends to define the hobby, even a kind of "man cave." Is the ham shack disappearing in the age of mobile communication? Join the conversation.

 

Last I checked , that wasn't a ham shack

Fun video!

 

Great video! I can relate to some of those shack pictures. Since all I have is Tube gear.

 

Not unless you’ve got some really “crappy” equipment, no.

 

Q is a good guy, met him personally, still using that Alpha Q

 

Fun video. Thanks for posting. Nice to see something other than self promotional or watching someone operating a radio videos.

 

Good job. Nice hat Tom. Thumbs Up!

 

Thanks so much! We actually found a guy with a rig in the bathroom, so we figured we spoof the shack as an out house. Much more fun coming, including ham radio pranks! Quin, K8QS

 

Marc, great to hear from you. Hope all is well. We'll do a show on amps at some point and I'll talk about the Alpha I sold you -- among many other amps. Quin, K8QS

 

Entertaining and fun video. Liked and subscribed.

 

Great video thanks

 

Thanks, got the hat from an old Greek fisherman!

 

Great Video

 

Now there is a shack! Reach the grill from the door. Next try grilling your burgers over your amp tubes. Q

 

Enjoyed watching the video. Nice Job!!!
73,
Jack, WB8SCT