John Smith wrote:
Perhaps?

"As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not
certain; as far as they are certain, they do not refer to
reality."--Albert Einstein

And, I humbly propose:

"Too often, the ignorant are quick to conceal their ignorance in
complexity not well grasped by common men."--John Smith

I think that's true. I like it.

I like this one too:

"He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know."

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Jim Kelley wrote:
"He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know."

In the same vein: Better to appear ignorant than
open one's mouth and remove all doubt. :-)
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com

Cecil Moore wrote:

In the same vein: Better to appear ignorant than
open one's mouth and remove all doubt. :-)

Cecil:

You got it pegged.

However, admitting ones ignorance demands they attempt to remedy it.
And, certainly demands more respect ...

In such a world, the silent-ignorant-majority would rein supreme! (and,
most likely, only hold dialog in CW) ;-)

Regards,
JS

John Smith wrote:
However, admitting ones ignorance demands they attempt to remedy it.
And, certainly demands more respect ...

I've found that leading questions, no matter how
ignorant-sounding, are a good learning tool for
everyone, including me. :-)

Example question to someone on eHam.net who says:
"All you need is a 4:1 balun placed outside the shack
at the end of the balanced line to convert to coax."

Where are you going to find a 200 ohm impedance to
match that 4:1 balun that you are recommending for
use in your non-resonant system?
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com

Cecil Moore wrote:
John Smith wrote:
However, admitting ones ignorance demands they attempt to remedy it.
And, certainly demands more respect ...

I've found that leading questions, no matter how
ignorant-sounding, are a good learning tool for
everyone, including me. :-)

Example question to someone on eHam.net who says:
"All you need is a 4:1 balun placed outside the shack
at the end of the balanced line to convert to coax."

Where are you going to find a 200 ohm impedance to
match that 4:1 balun that you are recommending for
use in your non-resonant system?

With no system to tune the 200 (+/-) antenna to resonance--only at a
relatively few frequencies on the dial--unless the antenna, itself, was
only constructed for use on a relatively narrow band (or, perhaps
harmonically related narrow bands) ... sounds to me, some system of
causing resonance was implied?

However, and perhaps contrary to logic, I have seen 4:1 (2:1 to 9:1 for
that matter--and certainly "choke baluns") baluns cause a general gain
in general performance--and do this more often than not.

Forced to report just what my "eyes" have seen--I, "ignorantly", must
state--go figure ... but then again, if it walks like a duck ...

Regards,
JS

Cecil Moore wrote:
Jim Kelley wrote:

"He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know."


In the same vein: Better to appear ignorant than
open one's mouth and remove all doubt. :-)

I agree. Standing around with your mouth hanging open does tend to
make one appear ignorant. :-)

ac6xg

Jim Kelley wrote:

...
I think that's true. I like it.

I like this one too:

"He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know."

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I disagree ...

"Those who seldom open their mouths seldom have opportunity to cure
their ignorance."--John Smith

"To admit ones ignorance implies the desire to dispel it."--John Smith

"There are no stupid questions, only people too stupid to pose
questions."--John Smith

"Those who attempt control usually end up stagnating in
rec.radio.amateur.moderated"--John Smith

Regards,
JS

John Smith wrote:

Jim Kelley wrote:

...
I think that's true. I like it.

I like this one too:

"He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know."

ac6xg



I disagree ...

"Those who seldom open their mouths seldom have opportunity to cure
their ignorance."--John Smith

"To admit ones ignorance implies the desire to dispel it."--John Smith

"There are no stupid questions, only people too stupid to pose
questions."--John Smith

"Those who attempt control usually end up stagnating in
rec.radio.amateur.moderated"--John Smith


"Foolishness is not diluted by it's own abundance." Jim Kelley

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Jim Kelley wrote:

...
"Foolishness is not diluted by it's own abundance." Jim Kelley

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"Suggestions of silence cloaked in writings constructed to imply wisdom
are still only a circular path to the same ignorance."--John Smith

"The forge of true knowledge exists in the form of debated and differing
ideas."--John Smith

Regards,
JS

Jim Kelley wrote:

I think that's true. I like it.

I like this one too:

"He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know."

The Peter Sellers movie "Being There" was a clear illustration of the
consequences of applying this principle.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL