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July 1955 Radio-Electronics
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Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics.
See articles from Radio-Electronics,
published 1930-1988. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.
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More than likely the theme
of "intermittents" appearing in two out of three comics in the July 1955 issue of
Radio-Electronics magazine is purely coincidental. Given that it was an
era when most electronic products were still built with point-to-point wiring and
lots of plug-in components (vacuum tubes, connectors to front panel controls and
between subassemblies, etc.), intermittent connections were the bane of most servicemen's
existence since they were (and still are) the most difficult kinds of problems to
isolate. If you look through the hundreds of electronics and technology themed comics
I have posted from these vintage magazines, you will see what I mean. The third comic
expresses one of the many frustrations associated with unskilled owners attempting
repairs to their electronic appliances, and finally calling in an expert when all
else fails - often expecting free advice or service. Being a life-long reader of
comic books and newspaper comic strips, I enjoy postings (and sometimes colorizing)
these instances.
Electronics-Themed Comics
"The TV set is okay, but he can't locate the intermittent in
his scope." - Page 59
"The brain says it's an intermittent." - Page 75
"What else did you try?" - Page 118
Posted May 30, 2022
These Technically-Themed Comics Appeared in Vintage Electronics Magazines. I
personally scanned and posted every one from copies I own (and even colorized some).
275 pages as of 5/13/2026.
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