[Amps] The genius of ham radio

[BJ]

One of the definitions of the word "theory" by Merriam-Webster

: an idea that is suggested or presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true

Much like "aerodynamic" theory taught in various schools, generally accepted by many subject matter experts as an explanation of various aerodynamic phenomena.

k0cwo

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> On Jan 12, 2015, at 12:29 PM, Fuqua, Bill L <wlfuqu00 at uky.edu> wrote:
> 
>  Absolute theory would be a law.
> There is something sort of in-between called a principle. As Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. 
> Once Planck had theorized that radiant energy is transferred in energy packets (quanta)  and determined that these
> packets had an energy directly related to the frequency of the wave then Heisenberg simply applied 
> mathematics to show that there were limits to measurements and even to actual physical phenomena, the interactions between
> atoms and molecules. 
>  This became a priniciple, a mix of theory and mathemetical fact. 
> 73
> Bill wa4lav
> 
> ________________________________________
> From: Amps [amps-bounces at contesting.com] on behalf of Glen Zook via Amps [amps at contesting.com]
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2015 11:39 AM
> To: donroden at hiwaay.net; amps at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] The genius of ham radio
> 
> Absolute theory doesn't change.  However, mankind's understanding, and interpretation, of theory can definitely change and such has happened many times over the years. Glen, K9STH
> 
> Website: http://k9sth.net
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