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From: "N1BUG" <paul@n1bug.com>
To: "ZR" <zr@jeremy.mv.com>
Cc: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Vertical Array Over Uneven Ground
I suspect most Americans are more comfortable with our own measuring
system
plus our ham bands where antenna formulas are still published in feet and
inches.
I suspect most (or at least many) Americans are resistant to change and
unwilling to give anything different than what they are used to a fair try
before dismissing it.
When I don't have to deal too extensively with materials made to specific
sizes for the U.S. market, I do much of my measuring and work using the
metric system. Why? Because once I got used to it, I find it much easier
to work with. My notes on projects going back over 20 years usually give
dimensions in metric (eg. plate line dimensions for a VHF amplifier in
millimeters). I have grown somewhat weary of converting to another system
just so that other Americans won't grumble about my choice of units. I may
stop that practice. If other Americans don't understand the measurements
and can't be bothered to do the conversion, they probably don't really
want/need the information.
Paul
I guess you never heard "When in Rome, etc." If those from other countries
want to partake on Topband my feeling is they can do the conversion on their
end or they dont really want the information. When I join a European forum
or look for info on one of their websites it is I who then do the
conversion.....without complaining. I can work well in metric, I just choose
not to when I dont have to.
I have no problem using thousandths, or any decimal version, of an inch for
any VHF to microwave application, (or all automotive engine and driveline
building) my Starrett and other Made In The USA precision measuring
instruments work fine, thank you.
Carl
KM1H
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