[Boatanchors] to better communication - was: Xtals (even mHz)

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

I'm not sure about that "filament/heater" difference. 
 
I know the difference between directly and indirectly 
heated cathodes (emission devices).  As far as I 
know, describing the cathode in THAT manner is the 
only way to differentiate the two. 
 
As far as I know, ALL filaments serve as heaters 
to either directly emit the electrons or to cause 
the separate cathode to do that function. 
 
 
* "An unarmed man can but flee * 
* from evil. Evil can NEVER be * 
* overcome by flight FROM it." * 
 
 
 
* * * * * * * * * * * 
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 * 
* (Since 30 Nov 53) * 
* Oklahoma City, OK * 
* USAF, Ret (61-81) * 
* * * * * * * * * * * 
 
 
 
 
 
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> From: wrcromwell at gmail.com
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:37:21 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] to better communication - was: Xtals (even mHz)
>
> Hi Everybody,
>
> Sometimes we just make 'honest' mistakes or typos. I would think in a
> *technical* hobby we would try to use the right words and forms. I can
> usually dig out the correct meaning of what some people say even if they
> use incredibly sloppy language. But sometimes not. I haven't said
> anything before and I am not going to say much about it now.
> Radio/electronics is not the only place where usage is important to
> understanding. If we use the wrong words we are quite likely to get
> something we weren't expecting. The unexpected has sometimes proven
> fatal. Short of fatal it can be expensive. More often it's just an
> irritation. It's really not bliss.
>
> My own pet peeves? As long as I'm here:
>
> "Tranny". Transformer? Transistor? A gearbox? A bus? A transvestite? A
> transgenedered person (yes they're different). Yeah I can figure it out
> from context but it's clumsy and slows down reading comprehension.
>
> *Filament/Heater*. They are *NOT* the same things. If I really need to
> know I have to look up tube specs. Lots of time wasted when we can't say
> exactly what we mean. This one gets a lot of abuse.
>
> If you're one of the people who whine and cry about the "grammar police"
> you will have used up your whining quota and will not be allowed to
> whine when you get what you really asked for (incorrectly).
>
> Finally, none of us is innocent. I won't whine or cry if you point out a
> place where I need to look at the right word(s). Please be gentle when
> you do but also please do.
>
> 73,
>
> Bill KU8H
>
>
>
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