Linda,

I noted that you use cochlear implants. I use them to. I spend most of my time on CW as a large percentage of people aren't understandable on phone.

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From: Linda C. Knight <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Wednesday, Dec 28, 2011 08:36:47
Subject: handy ham lectures (thanks to pat tice)

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> Hi all,
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> I have learned several things in the past week.
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> First, thanks to Pat Tice for his excellence in the way he presents the mp3
> lectures. For one who is deaf, I must commend him for his clarity of speech
> and emphasis on phonetics.
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> I am learning that phonetics are used a great deal as I am deaf-blind and
> use cochlear implants. Thank you.
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> In listening to my police scanner, I am also learning the phonetics. I am
> also thankful to those officers and dispatchers who use it.
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> I am having a bit of trouble with the metric system. I know I will get it,
> but I am having a time picturing how it works. Any pointers from any of you
> great hams would be so much appreciated. 
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> I have learned much about frequency and wavelength and I think I am getting
> there. I have a long way to go, but I am sure I will see the light at the
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> You would think that learning about the metric in high school all those
> years ago, I would remember it. LOL! But I don't think I quite got the
> picture even then. I know the tiniest bit about it, but not quite enough.
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> 73
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> Linda C. Knight
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