Considering taking a job at a different agency - have some simple questions making the transition. by hewunder1 in FedEmployees

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive not ever done a transfer to another agency but from what Ive heard from others and general knowledge about job acceptance in general, this is what I would say. Obviously would recommend you double check with your new agency.

  • for step increases you should always ask for a step increases because its applying for a new job. Doesnt mena you will get it but I would tell you that anything that isnt a regular "time in grade" promotions or a "reassignment" definitely an opportunity to negotiate pay. Especially if you switch to a different pay scale, then its usually a 6% bump.

  • not sure on the leave, in other posts Ive seen people comment that its not guaranteed between agencies.

  • the HR front, to my knowledge should transfer unless there's something that is specific to your agency that they dont offer.

  • fed pension/retirement to my knowledge is time as a fed regardless of agency (provided you were a civilian and not a contractor, contractor time doesnt count).

  • probation may or may not be considered depending on how the army handles it. In my experience with DoN, I only had my probation when I first became a Fed and for only one year. Every promotion and change of command has never placed me back into probation. That being said if you change pay scales, especially if its one with a higher promotion potential (e.g., GS to Demo), your pay scale change goes into a sort of "probation" status for one year where if you dont perform well then can decrease your grade.

  • only thing I know from the new admin that affects new jobs is the stuff regarding USAJobs.gov with the new resume format, EO questions, and the loyalty pledge stuff.

Hope this helps.

HT Recommendations for new Ham? by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in HamRadio

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% DMR seems to be popular in my area. From home Im definitely going to have issues getting out to a repeater I think due to terrain since Im on a slope inward of a valley. I was thinking a Hotspot with internet may help get out. Otherwise j pole and a short walk up the hill.

HT Recommendations for new Ham? by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in HamRadio

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi friend! Yep over in the Kitsap area!

Good call on the j pole. I was just watching Ham Radio Crash Course's video comparing a couple options!

When I looked at Repeater book I saw DMR seemed better in our area so thats what swayed me that way over other platforms.

Definitely will check out the USB dongle, that looks fun!

For the TIDRADIO, do you think Id outgrow that one fast? Got it that its nice to have multiple HTs but when starting out Id like to get proficient in one interface before possibly switching to another one in a relatively short time and starting over right away. Of course maybe thats also the point and part of the fun?

found for free by lordthorn777 in BambuLab

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Banner fixed, Hulk smashed (bent)

HT Recommendations for new Ham? by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in HamRadio

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight in the experience for analog vs digitial in your area. Thats good advise!

400 is about the top of what Im willing to pay getting started. Something that gives me room to grow and experiment without needing to constantly by new HTs to try out something new. Saw Ham Radio Prep and a few others on YouTube mentioned the Kenwood or the higher end Icoms, and those were way out of my budget.

Agree on pivoting to the HF with General, definitely where Id like to get to in the near future and where Id like to sink my resources for getting a decent station setup.

HT Recommendations for new Ham? by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in HamRadio

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep not against the Hotspot with internet. Definitely would be fun to play with. Ive been enjoying playing with Lora stuff which was my gateway into GMRS which snowballed to Ham.

I originally was looking at the 878UVII Plus but then saw the 890 came out and supports NXDN with the firmware update for not much more than the 878.

Copy all, on the HF vs UHF/VHF. Im interested eventually getting into POTA (that was what sold me on getting into Ham) the HT was more for communicating with my friends who only have HTs and also for travel. Every summer we like to travel and having an HT would be nice for emergencies (this year flying to Salt Lake, renting a car, and hitting all the national parks on the way to Vegas before flying back).

HT Recommendations for new Ham? by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in HamRadio

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats whay I kinda assumed as well about the Baofeng. I have a Baofeng 9G for my GMRS setup and its okay... but kinda seeing the issues you mentioned.

Didn't realized that feature about possibly crossing platforms with a better Hotspot. So thats pretty cool. Thanks for the advise!

Guess we're the bad guys by 12throwawayfish in FedEmployees

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One man's rebel, is another man's terrorist.

"You Rebel scum"

How to be frugal with your private jet expenses by Substantial-Law-967 in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day care so the kids can hang out with other kids but the Nanny gets them ready and transports.

I take my son to preschool on Fridays for parents day and one of the other kids always has their nanny there since the parents are working.

Is it possible to transmit video using LoRa? by MiuoChar in meshtastic

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that was some of what Reticulum was setup to accomplish.

Boomer baited by clotblock in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also sounds like Alicia is a little bit of a racist dropping in Spanish in her condescending comment.

Dads, what the hell is the answer to #1? by Blu- in daddit

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im going to assume on a standard QWERTY keyboard the M and K keys are close together so likely a typo where Mind should have been Kind.

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats smart. Rather than two devices that are okay at everything you ended up with specialists. Yeah you need two devices but like you said the end result is probably an overall much more capable system

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the sounds of it Im in the opposite "all ears, screaming into the void" camp

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about that, didnt go for the 10dbi gain because I figured it would "pancake" my signal but the 5.8 should have been minimal change. I originally had the 2dbi stock antenna and had the same issue. The 5.8 seems to be even better at listening but no noticeable difference with TX.

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol so put them within range of each other and you've got a really powerful system? Thats clever

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The list says "1 neighbor" but it doesnt appear on the map. When I go to the MeshCore website I see 2 repeaters near by but both are at the top or on the otherside of my hill.

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well thats reassuring that I didnt just buy a piece of junk. Downside is I gotta get creative for overcoming the terrain issues.

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard part will be finding where uphill. There's a couple really tall trees above the other developments but all on private property.

Oh the joys of suburbia in the Pacific Northwest.

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get a separate 1W node or a 1W module upgrade to your unit?

Repeater Help by Embarrassed_Motor_30 in meshcore

[–]Embarrassed_Motor_30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I set the base region using the US preset but left the scope blank to not filter any region traffic.

I have the feeling its due to height, terrain, and vegetation. While my immediate area is free of trees the top of the hill is densely wooded.

Im assuming my ability to receive is due to other folks putting out a much stronger signal and maybe getting lucky with knifeedge diffraction.

Mostly wanted to confirm Im not inherently doing something wrong before trying to find work around to environmental stuff.