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Waiting on the ARBE-III to arrive. Would like to pursue another topic while waiting. Started this thread with pic's and questions to hopefully build a bit of foundation for the next (NEW) person with an Atwater Kent model 20 Big Box. While attempting to research online found that critical information in older posts were no longer available because info or pic's were not posted in the thread. When folks were kind enough to respond they listed a web site where wanted info could be found. It's the referred web site locations that fall through over time. Web site closing, purging of data,etc. leaves large gaps in wanted information. Wanted to develop a post with all info, guidance, mistakes, successes, failures, with pic's to be of help for years down the road when the next person finds an A.K.  Model 20 Big Box. What an exciting find.    

Recently received a reply with long awaited info, but it came at a cost. The cost was ridicule, chastisement and such distain in replying to my question the "ahem" gentleman felt a need to apologize to the forum readers for my inability to..... so many words could fill the blanks. 

So if I could be so bold I would like to take the liberty to make a statement and preform another disdained action. Ask another question.

Statement: Of course I welcome all knowledge, suggestions, corrections and, unacceptable as it has become, encouragement. The replies I received from ELLOT NESS, Mikethedruid, and Phlogiston are most informative, and helpful. Just good old fashioned helpful and friendly. I'm 64 years of age and have not lived a sheltered life. Feel free to respond any way you want. But if it's not  at least with the spirit of helpfulness and respect, in my little world, you just don't count. Maybe my intentions are flawed. I am capable of repairing the radio on my own with no assistance or help. Was just wanting some company along the way. Save a little time, increase my knowledge beyond just fixing the radio. And maybe help someone else. And who know's, have a little fun.

Question: Is anyone interested in this post for the reason I started it? Over 1600 have viewed, but I don't know why they did so. Is it to learn and enjoy someone else's project, Or some other reason.     

Thanks

Tim