Hi,

My Wife, Vicki, and I have never argued over my new ham gear.  We both 
buy stuff we really don't need, but only if we can afford it with out 
borrowing for it.  I do get two comments from her, but they are not said 
sarcastically.  For radios, she says, "don't you have enough radios?"  
For antennas, she says "another one?"

Even though Vicki is quite sick right now, she still enjoys life and so 
do I.  We share lots of laughs and activities that Vicki can still 
participate in and we will continue to do so.

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

On 9/28/2014 9:19 AM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
> Along those same lines, my wife, Palma, and I still have date nights.
> Recently, on our date night, we went out to a very nice restaurant for
> dinner and attended a live stage play. It was a delightful evening. On
> October 11, we are having another date night where we will go out for dinner
> in Murray Kentucky and attend the Bill Cosby stand-up performance.
>
> What does this have to do with ham radio? If you keep your wife happy, she
> will keep you happy, and sometimes that means the wife agreeing to your
> investing money in ham gear that you really don't need! <Smile>
>
> Oh, that goes both ways. She buys things that she really don't need too. I
> guess it must work because we have been married now for 36 years and are
> happily looking forward to another 36.
>
> Ron, K8HSY
>   
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2014 6:24 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TCXO Module For TS590
>
> Excellent advice, Pat,  from a man who knows.
>
> It's good to take the XYL out to dinner every so often anyway, regardless of
> our various ham radio and other gadget purchases.  (grin)
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2014 4:21 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TCXO Module For TS590
>
> Tom,
> Until you see a definite need, probably not cost efficient to do it!  Take
> Sue out to dinner instead.
> Pat, k9JAUAt 10:50 AM 9/27/2014, you wrote:
>> Hello, everyone.
>>
>> I know this will be a matter of opinion, but is the TCXO crucial for
>> someone like me who does a lot of CW operating?  I realize that is
>> probably more essential for other HF digital modes, but those modes are
>> not of interest to me.
>>
>> The question is simply on my mind lately, due to some recent discussion
>> on both this list, and the TS590 Yahoo groups list.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ