Peter,
Let the network engineer answer this one :-). I believe he is refering to
network bandwidth. The definition is at http://www.whatis.com/bandwidt.htm.
I would assume this is to mean that a long email would tend to take up more
network bandwidth.
73s
Rick, N0KZJ
Peter Chadwick wrote:
> G3SEK says;
>
> >Excuse the bandwidth,
>
> What's this 'bandwidth'?
>
> Bandwidth is a technical term relating to the function of an electrical
> circuit, such as a tuned circuit or filter (fo/2Q), or the band occupied by
> a modulated signal. See the various ITU definitions. The use of this term
> with a different meaning by computer freaks, bit boys and similar ill
> educated persons does not alter the fact that it is a misuse of language,
> and especially on a reflector dedicated to RF matters, is an excellent way
> way of compounding misunderstanding by the incorrect use of technical
> English.
>
> 73
>
> Peter G3RZP
>
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