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Re: Sextant Accuracy and anomalous dip
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2003 Mar 22, 09:30 -0500
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2003 Mar 22, 09:30 -0500
In regard to Nels Tomlinson's post, I've been wondering whether it was necessary to amplify the signal in these cables, such as was done with relays in telegraphs. Perhaps the insulation preserved the signal over longer distances, or they used more sensitive detectors than relays, which I imagine gave rise to the clicks of the old telegraphs?
