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Old February 11th 06, 05:42 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Hm. I was taught that the egotistical SOB named it after himself, no honor
involved.

Jim



Actually what I was taught was the standard unit is the BEL, named in
honor of Alexander Graham Bell. This is a large value hence the DECIBEL or
1/10 of a BEL is generally used.

Dave WD9BDZ



 
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