[UK-CONTEST] Gin Poles

[Paul_group]

On 23/06/2010 09:37, Chris G3SJJ wrote:
> It's just a case of standard usage Andy. Over the years I have operated
> contests with a number of groups. If we say that we will be using two
> 50ft gin pole masts everyone understands. As I said I have never heard
> them referred to as anything different and no one in those groups have
> queried the terminology or mis-understood.
>
> Chris G3SJJ
>



Within a group of like minded people terms can become common usage and 
everyone in that group knows what it means so who else outside of the 
group cares what you call it.

You can call it an Austin Cambridge starting handle if you like.

Its much like CB'ers referring to their aerials as twigs ;-)

Paul



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>
> Andy Swiffin wrote:
>>>>> On 22/06/2010 at 21:48, in message<4C2121B3.3080803 at btinternet.com>, Chris
>>>>>
>> G3SJJ<g3sjj at btinternet.com>  wrote:
>>
>>> Called 'em gin poles for the last 40 years or so. Never heard 'em called
>>> anything else. Not changing now!
>>>
>>>
>>
>> That's what I like to hear,  someone who won't allow facts to influence firmly held opinion....
>>
>> ;-)
>>
>> '8oeg
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