On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:32:36 -0700, Jim Kelley
wrote:
the only problem is in
drawing incorrect inferences about the behavior of nature based on
readings taken from the meter, and from some of the less than fortunate
terminology which is associated with the meter readings.

Hi Jim,

This is the legacy left to all measurements being used. None has any
absolute authority, nor is any measurement a truth in isolation.
Further, without a statement of accuracy or context, no measurement is
even valid of anything in particular.

Behavior is demonstrable, or exhibited. It is measured by perception,
or by fine grain tools such as meters (which are pathetic in
comparison to the eye, ear, or sense of touch for range AND
sensitivity). Behavior that is not demonstrable is the enigma of
ethics. Would you steal if no one is watching?

I am fully aware of the sub-text of trying to divorce the Bird
Wattmeter from the discussion of waves. However to say it does not
measure power necessarily pollutes all instrumentation with the same
bias of argument. Hence this logic must eventually devolve to no
instrument measures power - or waves - or what have you. Rather
pointless in the end.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC