In a message dated 4/6/05 5:10:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> What exactly is a "lid"? A derogatory term for someone who asks silly > questions I suppose. Anyone know the origin of the term? > The tobbaco-can-lid story given by others is the origin, passed down from landwire telegraph days. The classic definition is "A poor operator". 73 de Jim, N2EY _______________________________________________ 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
