That's an ongoing problem for companies everywhere, but I'm sure you know that it's nothing to get worried about in casual communications. In Germany is the home of a company whose name was often used in place of "radio" by the people there for many years: Telefunken. Elsewhere, including in the USA, it was called a "Marconi".
Most British still "Hoover" their carpets, and most Americans wouldn't know what I wanted if I asked for cellophane tape but they know instantly if I ask for "Scotch Tape", Hi! And, of course (looking at your page on QRZ.COM) I'm sure that you know that for many people "Ferrari" simply means "very, very, very fast car", Hi! Great station Art - 1947 to 2011 all on one operating desk. 73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- Oh, I didn't know...Thank you very much for correction Everybody hereover (Europe) is saying "Walkie-Talkie"...hi I recall, started at the 60's... >From now, we call "Hand - held"...wondering then, how it really works ? In the meantime, I'm also awaiting for my KPA500...like many are... 73, Art HB9DCO ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
