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[AMPS] Re: Adios

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Subject: [AMPS] Re: Adios
From: G3SEK@ifwtech.demon.co.uk (Ian White, G3SEK)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 14:32:12 +0000
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.

You missed something at the end, Peter - you're supposed to say
"Harrumph!"

73 from Ian G3SEK          Editor, 'The VHF/UHF DX Book'
                          'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB)
                           http://www.ifwtech.demon.co.uk/g3sek

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