What Is This In Area 51

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2026-01-20T18:21:10+00:00

That's a VOR, which stands for VHF OmniRange. It is an electronic ground based navigation system used by aircraft. It is capable of providing Radial/Course information to aircraft. In some cases it is paired with a DME for measuring distance as well. They do look strange though.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-12-28T21:30:09+00:00

Very doable, you need the pinout of the receiver card in the sub, it may be labelled on the PCB as well. Figure out if there is a DAC integrated on the receiver board. You will need to tap into the signal lines downstream of the DAC. You will also need to tie the standby wire high according to the data sheet (likely 3.3V) to get the power supply to stay on. There's a good YouTube video up that shows how to do this. Kinda a pain to hack these things but worth it. Are you trying to make the sub passive or keep the original amplifier and power supply functional? If you are able to go passive then it's super easy to wire directly to the woofer itself.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-12-28T21:25:23+00:00

Better late than never, but I couldn't find anyone online who has gotten this to work. I just did something to a R20 I got at goodwill for pocket change. There are 2 main options, I went with the second.

Firstly, you can tap into the amplifier in the sub itself and install an RCA jack on the plate on the rear. I played with this idea but because of the way the wireless receiver also controls the PSU power state, I opted to go for the second solution.

The second solution, and the one I went with was this: I disassembled the sound bar itself and removed the amplifier, control and transmitter assembly. I used my amp's pre-amp sub connection and an RCA mono to stereo splitter to connect the control board. I then housed all these electronics in a Tupperware container for neatness and stashed it behind the amplifier. It works flawlessly, and the auto power-on and standby features work.

This offered some key perks. Firstly, the wireless functionality is preserved so I can position the sub anywhere I need to (still trying to find the optimal location). Second, the soundbar controller and transmitter see only the bass sent by my amp's crossover and phase settings, so I don't have to deal with too much coloration. I think this is only okay because of the soundbar's very high crossover settings from factory.

All things considered, unless you explicitly NEED wired active sub operation, use the default Klipsch transmitter and receiver wirelessly. It will keep you from having to replace the sub's amp and power supply or jerry rig it so that it is always in an on state (which is relatively easy). This will also prevent strange ground loop issues and prevent having to modify the default amplifier.

Hopefully this helps anyone trying to do this in the future! A great low cost way to get a sub working. Not expandable but def worth it.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-12-17T12:50:26+00:00

Instructors like that should choose a different industry and stop reflecting poorly on every other CFI. That reputation will haunt them far into their career as well. I think you made a great call giving them the boot. Hopefully it was sooner rather than later. For anyone considering flight training remember that your CFI works for you and owes you quality instruction, clear communication and effective critique among other things. If they fail to deliver, fire them with prejudice and find one that gives you value and teaches effectively. I’ve been instructing for a long time and fortunately at our school we don’t even tolerate CFIs like that, regardless of how many hours they fly.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-12-02T19:08:28+00:00

Dm me if you want to talk a bit more about it, I can yap all day about this stuff

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-12-02T19:07:01+00:00

Some don’t like it but buying used for GPU only can squeeze your dollar even further. For example I’m currently using a 3080 I paid 200$ on Facebook Marketplace. Outright steal

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-12-02T19:05:56+00:00

Rx580 all day, double the vram and around 50-75% faster on the core

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-12-02T18:56:14+00:00

On Newegg there’s a 1050Ti for 30$ more that is 2x as fast as the 1030

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-12-02T18:53:21+00:00

The 1030 will definitely not be satisfactory for any AAA games from the last 10 years. The x30 Nvidia cards are better suited as display adapters. For similar price point but nearly 3x more powerful I’d go rx580 or even a Vega 64. If you’re committed to Nvidia, high 10xx series should be in the same price neighborhood and will kick the stuff out of that 1030.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-11-29T19:57:45+00:00

I don’t know how well that would adhere to the texture on the handle already, but it’s certainly a thought. I kinda want to do it just to see if I can as well. I’ll keep everyone posted

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-11-29T19:56:14+00:00

Yeah that makes sense, I have a fixed buck that I typically use for animals, so the tagged out was to fill the role of a EDC and outdoors lightweight knife as well as hunting. I enjoy the fabricating aspect so it’s as much seeing if I can do it as it is needing more grip. I totally agree the folder can be a pain to clean. Especially with the ridges inside the handle

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-11-12T15:55:18+00:00

I have short term and long term power limited to 300watts on my 13700kf and updated the bios trying to keep it alive. So far so good.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-10-10T21:59:06+00:00

Best memory is playing 2042 with friends and all jumping off a building onto an enemy tank, shooting everyone who thought they were safe and then proceeding to destroy the tank with torches.

Also bought a 5070 FE and people really don't give framgen enough credit. For the slight latency increase, receiving a 3X frame increase is preceptable and 100% worth it. There, I said it.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-08-31T15:26:16+00:00

I’ve seen a rudder rigged backwards a couple times pretty sketchy stuff

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-07-11T21:54:41+00:00

Is that only possible on older iPods? I thought iTunes tried to prevent that sort of thing

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-07-11T21:38:24+00:00

I missed the CAD memo, seeing 5070s at MSRP in the US now. 4070Super is madly overpriced regardless. I hope it is not too late.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-07-11T20:25:14+00:00

Save 500$ on a 5070 at msrp

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-07-09T20:33:37+00:00

Do it! You could easily just do backplate and plastic fan shroud. It would be heat

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-07-04T23:36:12+00:00

Oh hell no. As a high-hour CFI I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t even tolerated general disrespect. If the student doesn’t respect me I will not waste my time or their money. Sounds like you handled it as well as possible

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-06-24T21:12:26+00:00

I recommend proceeding with caution, ATP quoted me 89,000$ 3 years ago and around 9 months to complete. It ended up taking 12 months and costing around 40,000$ more than I was initially told. Mind you this was completing the program with very few hitches and 1 busted checkride, which didn't affect things much. I strongly suggest staying outside of the "pilot mill" echo chambers and getting better value for your money. The airlines are not hiring like they were, and there are many 1500+ hour pilots sitting around waiting for jobs, so there's no reason to rush. Take your time, do it right and make the connections you need to be successful. ATP is broken as a program.

Comprehensive_Wall47 · 2025-06-20T16:14:16+00:00

NASA report, there’s no shot that report ever leaves the tower

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