The 435 Golden Screwdriver

The “golden screwdriver” is a radio term (It seems to have originated from CB radio) meaning “someone who thinks he or she knows what they are doing inside of a radio, and in turn messing it all up.”

This is the golden screwdriver used on the 435 hilltop rack. It’s a BAHCO #3 that fits the rack screws. The late great Darren Rumas said “this is the one you need to buy.” I spray painted it gold after the 435 meme became common. It’s one of my favorite tools. I chant the “Ooooh Billy Billy Billy” Caddyshack movie line every time I use it.



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  1. I actually have a set of gold beryllium copper tools that I used when I worked on Magnetron systems for electronic countermeasure systems back in the ’80s. They are not cheap, but look cool. So now you can buy your own!
    https://www.intercon1978.com/hardy-tools/becu-tools/
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  2. Gold in color…But Bronze & Copper are the Materials. AND….These are really cool. Amazon has them a bit cheaper but they will still set ya back a bit.

  3. Why do i not hear anything? Using Scanner Radio Pro is says 13 people are listening but no one is talking?

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