Things are progressing well – the book has 43 pages in 12 chapters. Readers who have the uncontrollable urge to correct every mistake they see on the Internet need to keep their hands away from the reply button.
Keep in mind the context – it is 1940, war is raging in Europe and Radio will be at important part of coming war effort most people realize is going to happen. Some people (probably my grandfather) believe the United States should join with Germany to defeat Russia. However, as German U boat submarines sink American merchant ships, Germany begins to alienate Americans, including German Americans. Maintaining neutrality during a war is never easy.
The book is intended for blind people, especially those who read braille. Braille has no concept of underlining, bold text, Typefaces etc. You will see emphasis on the words by putting them inside quotes, which is not normally good style for writing – but you are not the intended audience – neither is the New York Times editorial staff. The longer the words in braille, the more likely the reader will not understand the word or their finger will wander, depending on the experience of the reader. Short words and short sentences are how to write “good” braile.
In 1940, FM radio and TV were still experimental. The book explains only AM radio. If you are not a dinosaur, you will find concepts you may not understand. Ask your grandfather. In 1940, house wiring was protected by fuses, not circuit breakers. 15 amp circuits were more than any house would ever need, power outlets had two prongs, not three, transistors and integrated circuits don’t exist yet. Automobiles have 6 volt batteries. Many people still start their cars by turning a hand crank in the morning. Cars don’t need seat belts. Men were men.
The online version rearranged chapters for unknown reasons. Once it is presentable, the plan is to move to Microsoft word and a PDF version.
I did enjoy reading this!! Thanks, Art!
You can call me Fred. My secret is out 😉
Yes, Fred. Most have known this for some time. Welcome to life. 🙂
A young S. Sacks from Connecticut gave me your name when I first was looking for someone to direct me to good radio on the internet. That was several years, ago.
He proved to be right!
When I moved to this condo complex, one of my neighbors is a blind man in his 30s who is a user of the web site, which I had no way of knowing. One never knows how widely they have influenced other people. FindAnISP.com had a much wider influence and people didn’t necessarily know or care what huge organization gathered all the data. I appear much larger on the internet than the reality.
This is alienate everyone who ever knew me week. I can’t let that slide by.
You knew my real name. You have no idea how many people I know or how many people on this blog knew. I never “hid” – anyone with rudimentary internet skills could find my name, real address and phone number in maybe 10 seconds. That’s always been true. With the exception of my real name, I’ve been way too open about my personal life and details.
I have always been alive. I do not live in my mom’s basement. I’ve held responsible positions at major corporations most of my adult life. To me, it is the people spending 6 hours a day watching TV or refreshing Free Republic who are out of touch with life.
Did it work?