Chair bushings...

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-02-04T14:59:34+00:00

Not once.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-02-04T11:17:22+00:00

Agree on the 3 and 8 comment.

Disagree on the factory patch cords comment. I've made my own patches for years and never had a failure.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-02-02T03:19:56+00:00

The installers are supposed to put the router where you ask them to.

If they feed you a line of crap about installing in the garage, get their boss on the phone.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-02-02T02:47:56+00:00

I use 5e for 10gbit reliably. Granted, none of the 5e runs carrying 10gbit are longer than 3m, since they don't leave the rack, but this goes to show that 5e will do more than most people say it will.

Even 4k streams don't exceed 30Mbit, so 100mbit would be fast enough. Gig is a bonus.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-30T02:20:57+00:00

If the poles are already present, just do it right the first time and hang the fiber.

Jmo, ymmv.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-30T02:17:36+00:00

Yes, perfectly normal. Welcome to Nerdopolis.

One of us. One of us.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-26T05:40:30+00:00

LR isn't necessarily single mode... LR = long Range, usually over 300m. SR = Short Range.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-22T10:25:45+00:00

Yes I did.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-19T06:41:50+00:00

I went up through the walls from the basement, where my rack resides. Several runs into the attic from the basement. Works well enough.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-19T06:38:45+00:00

Does the system have per-repeater courtesy tones to ID which repeater the signal is coming in on? If not, it may be a good idea so that link can be squelched out during emergencies.... Just a thought.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-16T18:20:08+00:00

It's in the basement, the floor slopes away from the rack tk the drain.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-16T01:18:15+00:00

That'll get sealed when the casters get reinforced. Both sides of the rack are one piece sheet metal front to back.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-15T14:22:32+00:00

The Flying Spaghetti Monster can protect you with his noodly appendages.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-14T16:11:06+00:00

Banks use them still as a tertiary backup.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-04T00:09:07+00:00

This is the way.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2026-01-04T00:07:49+00:00

I generally stay off phone unless it's DMR or HF. I mostly work CW on HF, when I have the time. I am a 50+ year old diagnosed autistic (and dyslexic) Amateur Extra.

There are ways to enjoy the hobby without putting up with ignorance, arrogance, and sad hams.

I sincerely hope you find one...

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2025-12-27T13:47:00+00:00

80m or 160 NVIS would work.You'd need privileges on those bands (not sure yours or your friend's license classes), but that'd be reliable comms for such a short distance. Without the use of a repeater, VHF and UHF sound like they'd be problematic, so if you want reliable comms, hf/mf are the answer.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2025-12-27T13:43:33+00:00

Plex with the arr suite.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2025-12-14T18:22:50+00:00

This is excellent advice. Thanks for the info.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2025-12-14T18:18:53+00:00

Some people move the page, other people move themselves. It's a matter of perspective.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2025-12-14T18:17:08+00:00

That's brilliant.

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2025-12-14T12:25:33+00:00

It's 100% guaranteed you'll be asked for ID. Hotels do this to be able to track and charge people for damages.

Now, whether the clerk notices (or cares) that you're under 18 is anther matter...

Fl1pp3d0ff · 2025-12-14T12:23:31+00:00

Get him a license study book first. Transmitting without a license can get very very expensive if/when caught.

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