O.T. AoE x-Chapters, 20% discount

Electronics had evolved quite a bit, during the Second World War as evidenced by the MIT Rad Labs books.

I have the full set! That was pretty much the invention of modern electronics.

Interestingly, most of the guys who designed microwave radar were physicists.

Before we got more into technology licensing, I made quite a good living for a decade or so, cleaning up the messes left by folks who were reluctant to do their own math, even when their livelihood depended on it.

Weird.

Cheers

Phil Hobbs

I have them all in PDF, plus a simple HTML index that I wrote for the series.

It was no longer pure research after the war. It was beneath them so, someone else had to take on the work. :)

denced by the MIT Rad Labs books.

I used to do path loss calculations, for entertainment. Pages of calculatio ns done by hand, to ensure enough margin at CATV headends to add additional C-band receivers without degrading signal quality. I designed a complete r emote interface between two CATV systems. I built the equipment into a larg e NEMA electrical cabinet that was pole mounted. The total system error was -.25dB. The goal was +/-10dB. It turned out that several cables had never had a connector installed, and there was more that the expected contact res istance. The lead tech just laughed, and buttoned up the NEMA box.

I wrote software to design CATV distribution systems (Strand Maps) on a Com modore 64 computer, in the mid '80s. Everyone else claimed it could only be done on a VAX, or mainframe. my software allowed you to select any brand and type of coax, connector or hardware from menus, without reloading the system. I wrote it during a time of severe shortages in the industry. Thank God, we never had to buy more o f those crap Lindsay branded devices made in Canada. Instead of the 'F' con nectors being cast into the faceplate, they used a thin aluminum plate with tin plated brass 'F61' panel mount connectors. That was a lousy combinatio n for exposed connectors along busy roads in snow country.

Math keeps your mind in good health, much better that being useless to anyo ne because you rarely think. The world have too many 'Dr. Smiths' of 'Lost in Space' fame who rant how smart they are, and how stupid the world really is. The world is better off without those who are unwilling to contribute . :)

Just so.

Why am I not surprised.

CUP have started shipping orders in the UK.

I just got the notice that my credit card has been charged :-)

My copy arrived today, so I guess anyone in Europe who ordered direct from CUP should get theirs within the next couple of days (they ship via DHL).

Whoa, lucky you! Paul and I haven't even gotten our on-order boxes of books yet.

BTW, reminder, CUP's 20% discount is over 29 February. "use code AEX2019P at the checkout to receive a 20% discount!"

Reminds me of a conversation not long before I got internet. 'You can email people as much as you want for nothing' 'But I don't spend 25 a month on mail' (or however much it was) It seemed sensible at the time :)

NT

Update, I received three orders of books today, at work and at home. The shipping is underway.

Awesome--looking forward to reading it. But what will you two now that you' ve grown up? ;)

Cheers

Phil "40 FIXMEs and holding" Hobbs

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What will you two? Do do diligence needed.

Mine arrived today, just in time for the long weekend! I saw the delivery notification, but couldn't figure out what was going to be delivered!

Enjoy your weekend. Report back!

It's heeeeerrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeee! :-)

Just a heads up to anyone in the UK - Amazon are currently selling AoE3

often leave a copy with my clients.

I've received not only the books I ordered from CUP, but also today the books I had pre-ordered from Amazon. So they're finally rolling out. Happy reading folks!