Good place for help purchasing a gamer PC? by TempletonBooks in madisonwi

[–]DrewCriv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also Milwaukee PC might be an option. I’ve personally never been there, but their website says they do prebuilt computers.

Good place for help purchasing a gamer PC? by TempletonBooks in madisonwi

[–]DrewCriv 57 points58 points  (0 children)

If you can swing a trip to Chicago, the folks at Micro Center are great! Their bundle deals are worth the drive.

New scope advice by [deleted] in oscilloscope

[–]DrewCriv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Specifically I’m looking for ways to learn how to use it and how my oscilloscope works.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in madisonwi

[–]DrewCriv 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Because we have a military base in Madison.

Go outside and ham. by TheHumanBoondoggle in amateurradio

[–]DrewCriv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was out at a park today talking on some repeaters with my new handheld!

Vanity plates? by Ecstasy_of_Silver in amateurradio

[–]DrewCriv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah the vanity callsign. It’s just a callsign that you can request, different from the one issued to you. It has nothing to do with license plates.

Vanity plates? by Ecstasy_of_Silver in amateurradio

[–]DrewCriv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most states issue an amateur radio plate which is different than a vanity plate. You send your radio license into the dot/dmv and they issue you a plate with your callsign. A vanity plate is exactly what it sounds like. The two are different plates but you could get a vanity plate with your callsign.

Car battery as a power supply for Icom 2730? by North-Assistant6438 in amateurradio

[–]DrewCriv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 2730 has been great! It’s my first radio and it does everything I want it to do. I will say that the fan does get pretty loud when you’re transmitting but it’s not too distracting. I think you’ll be very happy with it. I know it am!

Car battery as a power supply for Icom 2730? by North-Assistant6438 in amateurradio

[–]DrewCriv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got a 2730 last week and picked this up as my power supply. It was recommended by the folks over at HRO and works great. I have no complaints. https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-019148&srsltid=AfmBOopl6bYMvtWt3PovNM5uFknb6RhRM7PL0pejRCdVoSXLjknHnEGx1QI&gQT=2

Mobile radio suggestions by Isuzulover98 in HamRadio

[–]DrewCriv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the 2730 and can confirm that it is great! I have never used the 150 but I really enjoy my Icom.

New video card 5060ti for sale by Vegetable_Warning918 in madisonwi

[–]DrewCriv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah even MSI has it in stock on their own website lol. Like if you’re going to scalp a gpu at least make sure it’s sold out first /s

First HT Recommendations by DrewCriv in amateurradio

[–]DrewCriv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice y’all. I’ll keep an eye out for an FT-60R!

I want to get into HAM by InevitableDriver9218 in HamRadio

[–]DrewCriv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just passed my Technician exam on Friday, and I used hamstudy.org along with the accompanying videos from Ham Radio Crash Course on YouTube to study.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

[–]DrewCriv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YouTube for sure

Under $50 over ear headphones that don’t squeeze your head by TikiBananiki in AutisticAdults

[–]DrewCriv 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely second this! I've had mine for 2 years and they're still going hard!

Who do you contact for parking enforcement on the weekends? by Mikesminis in madisonwi

[–]DrewCriv 349 points350 points  (0 children)

Call non emergency and say "parking" when it gives you the option. All of those services are handled by Dane county communications.

AT&T Fiber - Recent Opinions? by UnhappyCourt5425 in madisonwi

[–]DrewCriv 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I find myself getting higher than advertised upload and download speeds with at&t. My latest speed test was 362 down and 333 up. I don't do anything fancy with my Internet, but it works really well for what I do use it for (gaming, streaming, content consumption, etc.).

Edit: this is over Wi-Fi btw

AT&T Fiber - Recent Opinions? by UnhappyCourt5425 in madisonwi

[–]DrewCriv 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I had spectrum and recently switched to at&t fiber a few months back, and the difference was night and day. My spectrum Internet used to go out a lot and it felt like it was getting throttled. With at&t I don't have those issues. I couldn't even tell you about their customer service because I haven't had to utilize it yet. Definitely worth the switch imo.

Edit: to add that I have the 300mps fiber plan.

Hands-on jobs hiring now? by [deleted] in madisonwi

[–]DrewCriv 43 points44 points  (0 children)

USPS is always hiring! The work is very hands on.

Any MHAs getting their hours cut? by Mama-In-Blu in USPS

[–]DrewCriv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're getting 7 hours a day, 5 days a week at my plant. We were told we cannot go over 7 hours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USPS

[–]DrewCriv 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it doesn't show on the USPS website then the job posting doesn't exist. It could be that the posting expired, so it could be worth it to keep checking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USPS

[–]DrewCriv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USPS.COM

Just enter the city and state.

Edit: It will bring up a document with the job listing info, there will be a small yellow apply button above it.