On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:03:29 -0700, Richard Clark wrote:

On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:03:29 -0700, Richard Clark wrote:

On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:17:20 -0500, Rich Griffiths
wrote:


Shannon's equations don't actually tell you much that's useful, as a
Ham.

This would presume that the Ham is rather indifferent or incapable.
Shannon's work is exceedingly useful
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Well, I do admit that I went overboard there! Probably shouldn't speak
too quickly about moonbounce, meteor scatter, etc. I do think, however,
that for many Hams (me, at least :-) ) the applicable word is
"indifferent" rather than "incapable".

If you can genuinely find useful application to what microwave rovers do
-- or most microwave operators, for that matter -- that would be a special
contribution. I expect that would be even less likely for most HF and VHF
operations.

I'd characterize Shannon's work as more of academic interest (for most Ham
radio) than practical interest. In most of what most Hams do, there are
just too many other issues to deal with.

Please note the use of the word "most". I'm sure there are exceptions,
but I expect they're a small part of hamdom (as is microwaving, sigh).

--
Rich W2RG