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There's no denying that 2020 has
been one of the worst years in a long time. The Wuhan Virus is responsible for more
deaths in America than the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and has crippled
nearly the entire world medically, psychologically, and financially. Overzealous
government officials have gotten away with imposing restrictions on personal freedoms
beyond anyone's imaginations. With few exceptions, we all are required to wear facemasks
that are practically useless
in public, and are forced to isolate from our fellow
human beings with the threat of fines and imprisonment for non-compliance. Self-appointed
busybodies have appeared to tongue-lash anyone not fitting their idea of a fully
state-compliant citizen. Although it will not erase the darker moments of 2020,
hopefully this handful of electronics-themed comics from a 1941 issue of Radio
News magazine will help take the edge off. Here's hoping 2021 will be a better
year!
Electronics-Themed Comics, April 1941
"Maybe daughter told the truth when she said that new repairman
was teaching her soldering 'till 4 A.M." (Page 10)
"Walter built it in 1920, but he has not yet got his license
to work it." (Page 19)
"That ham from Fairbanks, Alaska, ordered mobile equipment, didn't
he?" (Page 34)
"40,000 volts or not, I'm not going to waste any gas on hash
for your ham-friends!" (Page 34)
"How are you gonna run that, Sparks; from my flashlight battery?"
(Page 35)
These Technically-Themed Comics Appeared in Vintage Electronics Magazines. I
personally scanned and posted every one from copies I own (and even colorized some).
272 pages as of 2/15/2026.
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