On Tue, Aug 10, 2004 at 07:15:01PM -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Nope. Those are smaller than anything I've used! > > Yeah, I'm aware that many (most?) of the numbers I've seen have nothing to > do with any parts I.D. conventions that I know! > > As a technical writer I work in metric all the time. I have to convert back > to English more than go the other way. > > Most people here don't realize that the standard system of weights and > measures in the USA is metric. We converted by an act of Congress to Metric > over 100 years ago. The problem was that Congress didn't make the old > English system illegal. Still wish they would <G>.
Me too. I recall hearing that Jefferson proposed it in the early years of this country, but was unable to push it through. One Interstate (I-19 in Arizona) has metric signage, however. > > Never say an American can't be stubborn. (Lessee 3/32 inch times 9/16 inch > ...ehhhhh...). I thought it somewhat amusing that the Brits still use miles, although they have converted most other things (except for Imperial pints of beer, of course). Bob, N7XY _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
