[HCARC] Fw: Linearity - What Does It Mean

[Gary and Arlene Johnson]

I asked the question because so many ads for equipment throw the term 
"Linearity" around pretty liberally (and I hate all things Liberal) and most 
buyers have little to no idea what they are talking about.  I sometimes 
wonder if the advertisers even know what they are talking about - or if they 
do, they are using some dishonesty to try to appeal to the buyers.  Knowing 
what the terms mean is the first step to intelligent buying.

Somewhere, the ARRL should publish a book of Radio Terminology.  It would 
help people to speak accurately or help others to cut through the Bull.

Gary J
N5"BAA"


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry Sandstrom" <kerryk5ks at hughes.net>
To: "Gary and Arlene Johnson" <qltfnish at omniglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [HCARC] Fw: Linearity - What Does It Mean


> Yep, thats it Gary.  It really is simple.  Unfortunately building truly 
> linear amplifiers and receivers and other components isn't easy and 
> involves compromises.
>
> Have fun,
>
> Kerry
>