Topband: Vertical Array Over Uneven Ground

[ZR]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N1BUG" <paul at n1bug.com>
To: "ZR" <zr at jeremy.mv.com>
Cc: <topband at 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