Author: macdows  <df>    68.102.1.195 Use this link if you want to link to this message and its entire thread of discussion. Post a Msg
Date: 1/19/2018 11:35:00 PM
Subject: RE: switching to infinity

Look at early RF receivers to get an idea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detector_(radio)

Any "active" device like a coherer was basically a switch, and not a proper amplifier like a triode tube or transistor.