[Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I deciced it had to be hoax after 2 paragraphs - I guess I was  
thinking - gosh, I hope this is a hoax or the world is in serious  
trouble!
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A successful man is one who makes more money than a wife can spend. A
successful woman is one who can find such a man.
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On 22 May 2008, at 14:49, David Yarnes wrote:

> If you "burrow" down in that website further, they indicate the  
> whole thing is basically a hoax.
>
> Dave W7AQK
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil & Debbie Salas" <dpsalas at tx.rr.com 
> >
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:29 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency  
> Displays
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>
>> And just think how much this will simplify calculations, since  
>> we'll be able to use 3 for both e (2.718281..) and pi  
>> (3.141592..).  Look how easy calculating the circumference of a  
>> circle will become, and finding Xl and Xc.  Probably won't need  
>> that pesky calculator in many cases - leading to some real  
>> improvements in self-esteem for many having to take those currently  
>> unreasonable math and science courses.
>>