Cecil Moore wrote:
Reg Edwards wrote:

There was no precipitation unless it was plant pollen in the air. I
don't suffer from hay fever or asthma.


Some 19th century doctors scoffed at the idea that there
could be germs so small that they could see them. :-)
Dust particles come in all sizes. Run some clear air
through a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter
and see what you get.

There are always particles in the air. Sometimes they
carry a charge. Air itself, is made up of particles.
Quantum Electrodynamics tells us that charge transfer is
impossible without particles.

For Tom^2 to be correct, every dust particle that touches
every antenna would have to carry the same identical charge
as the antenna to keep charge from transferring. I would
sure like to see them prove that assertion.

Cecil, if you're too chicken to do the experiment, just say so,
I'll understand. Also, quit misrepresenting my ideas. That's an
old Oakie debating trick that won't fly on this newsgroup. The first
thing you have to prove is that a charged particle striking your antenna
makes an audible noise in your receiver. Just because a charged particle
strikes your antenna doesn't mean you can hear it. I have an idea.
Borrow a big, old, awkward Texas kid from one of your neighbors.
Wash his head and blow dry his hair to get all the moisture out.
Now, have him stand out at your vertical and run a comb through
his hair. After the comb is charged, have him touch it to the antenna
while you listen to your radio inside the shack. See if you can hear
an audible click whenever the comb discharges into the antenna. If you
can hear something, it at least means that charged particles can make
a noise. If you can't,you have to rethink your position.
I know you go all gun shy and hysterical whenever someone mentions you
do an experiment, but it wouldn't kill you to try _something_ in order
to prove your point. You might learn something, too.
73,
Tom Donaly, KA6RUH