Reg Edwards wrote:
I referred to Terman as "him".

It should, of course, have been "HIM". ;o)

Not really - "Him" will do nicely. Just spell his surname in capitals
:-)

Seriously, people like Terman, Kraus and Jasik do deserve our respect,
for developing textbooks that have become 'standards'. Over several
editions they have been subject to searching examination from thousands
of teachers and students, so there aren't many errors left in there.

That's the valid reason for using those names as touchstones. To
contradict one of those standard texts, you'd better have some good
arguments prepared.

- BUT -

Never quote a textbook as a substitute for doing your own thinking. That
is the ultimate disrespect to the original authors.


--
73 from Ian G3SEK 'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB)
Editor, 'The VHF/UHF DX Book'
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek