[TowerTalk] Response to R for math

[MAERTZ, A REID]

Unless I'm totally out to lunch, I don't think David C's response was
directed toward you or your question, but instead directed at the FIRST
response to your question. (Check the posting again and the one word
response).  Heck, I thought it was a good question.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	David Jordan [SMTP:wa3gin@erols.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, October 13, 1998 10:11 AM
> To:	DavidC
> Cc:	CQK8DO@aol.com; towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk]   Response to R for math
> 
> 
> David C. you're not the GOD of learning on this reflector. Just like
> radio if you don't like what your read you can
> A) it turn off your computer or B) hit the delete key...
> 
> My question was an honest knowledge seeking question. I've  used
> wooden
> dowel inside thin wall aluminum mast and had significant
> success...better than either alone...I was really interested in
> knowing
> whether anyone else has had similar experiences. I've seen what a
> cardboard tube will support filled with air and filled with epoxy.
> Very
> different results. I've seen the special air bubble impregnated alloy
> metals NASA is planning to use to build the space station. I've seen
> steel pipe bumper guards in parking lots filled with cement. So, based
> on my experience I think I have a fair question.
> 
> LIKE  YOU DAVE I WANT TO LEARN MORE...I APPOLOGIZE FOR NOT HAVING THE
> SAME BACKGROUND
> AND VAST KNOWLEDGE AS YOURSELF...didn't realize it was a prerequisite
> for asking questions.
> 
> You can come in with your rude comments (it's a free country) but you
> haven't taught anyone on this reflector anything about the subject,
> just
> about your ability to communicate or lack of it!
> 
> If everyone had your perspective Dave nothing new would ever be
> invented.
> 
> WA3GIN
> 
> 
> =================================================
> 
> > << Question then...how much additional strength, if any, is added to
> a
> 2"
> >  mast that is filled with  epoxy cement or similar substance that is
> >  poured in and becomes solid or semi-solid  >>
> >
> > ZIPPO!  ...
> > Denny
> 
> This response is absurd.  Even if the mast were to be filled with
> popcorn
> it would receive a minuscule increase in strength.
> Can we please stick with meaningful evaluations and avoid absurd
> hyperbole,
> some of us are here to learn and could be making choices that involve
> serious money and safety!
> 73, DavidC  AA1FA
> 
> 
> 
> 
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