The Day Before Christmas
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I saved this poem from the December 1935 edition of the ARRL's QST magazine for now since it might be the last day of work for the year for many people. "The Day Before Christmas" was penned by radio amateur Robert H. Votaw after the manner of the classic "The Night Before Christmas." It is rare to see such a poem printed in a technical magazine these days, but it was fairly common back in the day. If you happen to be related to or knew Mr. Votaw, please send me a note. Here are a few other electronics-themed poems: A Radioman's Nightmare, The Day Before Christmas, Sonnet of a Ham, Unpopular Electronics, Ode to a New Rig, Power Supply, More "Tower" to You, Requiem, Pre-Radio, What Is It?, Ravin The Day Before Christmas By Robert H. Votaw, W7WY*
And all through the shack None of the floor could be seen- Not even a crack! For traffic was plastered Knee-high on the floor, And every few minutes 'Twas "QTC more." The poor op. was sweatin' O'er "mill" and o'er "stick"- Couldn't finish one asked Before his next "trick." After QSG 5 - My gosh! What a shock! "QRM," says the other guy, "Put in that other 'rock.' " Three hours later He leans back with a groan. Thinking, at last, He has some time of his own... But, "CQ, CQ North" Comes the far-away cry- The op. tunes him in With blood in his eye... Some time later He pauses to stare- Hark! The tinkling of bells Floats out on the air! Can it be Santa?? Oh, boy! What a sight! "Ye gods! 'Tis the alarm clock- I've been working all night!!"
Posted December 18, 2022 |
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