Re: [Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays
I deciced it had to be hoax after 2 paragraphs - I guess I was thinking - gosh, I hope this is a hoax or the world is in serious trouble! -- A successful man is one who makes more money than a wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man. -Lana Turner, actress (1921-1995) On 22 May 2008, at 14:49, David Yarnes wrote: If you "burrow" down in that website further, they indicate the whole thing is basically a hoax. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Phil & Debbie Salas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:29 AM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays And just think how much this will simplify calculations, since we'll be able to use 3 for both e (2.718281..) and pi (3.141592..). Look how easy calculating the circumference of a circle will become, and finding Xl and Xc. Probably won't need that pesky calculator in many cases - leading to some real improvements in self-esteem for many having to take those currently unreasonable math and science courses. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays
If you "burrow" down in that website further, they indicate the whole thing is basically a hoax. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Phil & Debbie Salas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:29 AM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays And just think how much this will simplify calculations, since we'll be able to use 3 for both e (2.718281..) and pi (3.141592..). Look how easy calculating the circumference of a circle will become, and finding Xl and Xc. Probably won't need that pesky calculator in many cases - leading to some real improvements in self-esteem for many having to take those currently unreasonable math and science courses. Phil - AD5X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays
Just in case: http://www.snopes.com/lost/lost.asp ... Seems even snopes has a TIC page... Hi, hi... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is an rather old post with serious implications for amateurs.This could mean major revisions in the way manufacturers display frequency. It may also lead to serious complications with the design precision of many rigs and other electronics devices. _http://www.snopes.com/lost/fraction.asp_ (http://www.snopes.com/lost/fraction.asp) On the Positive side, it will finally put an end to the idiotic pricing of Gasoline to a tenth of a cent - as if that really matters anymore. Be careful the next time you buy a pair of shoes and be prepared to buy groceries in even numbers of pounds. (I can now picture buying strawberries and sifting through the bins for that evasive berry that makes a full pound.) Seriously, can still call these idiot legislators half-wits in the belief they will know what it means? I sure would like to find an April 1st date on that bill! My Class couldn't stop laughing for half an. . . .oops! 30 minutes when they read this ;) Al WA6VNN **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod000302) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays
And just think how much this will simplify calculations, since we'll be able to use 3 for both e (2.718281..) and pi (3.141592..). Look how easy calculating the circumference of a circle will become, and finding Xl and Xc. Probably won't need that pesky calculator in many cases - leading to some real improvements in self-esteem for many having to take those currently unreasonable math and science courses. Phil - AD5X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays
Here is an rather old post with serious implications for amateurs.This could mean major revisions in the way manufacturers display frequency. It may also lead to serious complications with the design precision of many rigs and other electronics devices. _http://www.snopes.com/lost/fraction.asp_ (http://www.snopes.com/lost/fraction.asp) On the Positive side, it will finally put an end to the idiotic pricing of Gasoline to a tenth of a cent - as if that really matters anymore. Be careful the next time you buy a pair of shoes and be prepared to buy groceries in even numbers of pounds. (I can now picture buying strawberries and sifting through the bins for that evasive berry that makes a full pound.) Seriously, can still call these idiot legislators half-wits in the belief they will know what it means? I sure would like to find an April 1st date on that bill! My Class couldn't stop laughing for half an. . . .oops! 30 minutes when they read this ;) Al WA6VNN **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod000302) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
