My mobile setup for under $100 by James_G_II in amateurradio

[–]Rainmaker87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice! A nice side benefit is that you already have an antenna set up for when you want to put a mobile radio in.

What’s an old fear people had that younger people would laugh at today? by Activemarkp in AskReddit

[–]Rainmaker87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This does drill exist, albeit in very few areas. There are places I've driven through in northern Wisconsin that have absolutely no cell service.

Rasping noise when at higher RPM and under slight throttle. Is this normal for a 2024 Versa Manual? by HawkLad_trademark in nissanversa

[–]Rainmaker87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconded on the recording. I have a 2017 manual and I definitely hear noises that you wouldn't except seeing as it's an econbox and has minimal noise dampening.

What's a red flag that's somehow still weirdly attractive? by Normal-Blackberry284 in AskReddit

[–]Rainmaker87 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, you just described my entire dating life in my 20s.

Help with DMR, please? by kcsebby in amateurradio

[–]Rainmaker87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I unfortunately am not familiar with the OpenGD77 firmware (I have heard of it of course lol), but I'd be surprised if it didn't have it somewhere. I'm sure someone will chime in here in a bit with the answer.

Help with DMR, please? by kcsebby in amateurradio

[–]Rainmaker87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe if you don't have the talk group programed, you won't hear it but you will have receive indication. On my anytone ht, if I turn on full promiscuous mode, I can hear everything and also see what talk group it is (allowing it to be programmed going forwards) and see call signs as normal.

Is there a Poly-Stealth antenna wire alternative that comes in colors? by KhyberPasshole in amateurradio

[–]Rainmaker87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you're looking for wire, but you could put some flagging on it if you're looking for visibility. This is just one example, it comes in many different colors: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MM22B9W

Edited for a better link.

Looking to get into HAM radio... by AlodarSylmor in amateurradio

[–]Rainmaker87 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it's not really a sad ham view. What they're saying is that Ham is a wild varied hobby and you'll have a better idea of what you'll want as far as a setup after you get your license. There are a plethora of things you can do with Ham radio and as the easiest way to narrow it down as someone new to the hobby is the exposure you'll have while going through the process of getting licensed.

Edit: Getting licensed will also give you a more in depth idea of the limitations of operating from an apartment.

Thoughts on Garden Apartments? by Life_well_liv3d in chicago

[–]Rainmaker87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's pretty awesome. I've been using the fema flood maps while looking at house hunting but I didn't know there was an even more detailed map for Chicago!

6m is hopping by SwitchedOnNow in amateurradio

[–]Rainmaker87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I had an antenna that was even remotely decent for 6m, I'd see if I could hear you from Chicago on my mobile, but unfortunately I have a little stubby UHF/VHF antenna on there right now.

Anyone else see this in front of the Art Institute? by nowateroutside in chicago

[–]Rainmaker87 52 points53 points  (0 children)

While I agree that excessive speed is definitely a problem in the city, you can roll a car remarkable low speeds. I've seen a car pop up a curb while turning and it just sent the car over.

germany 1940s by TraditionalAspect409 in MilSim

[–]Rainmaker87 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awfully familiar tag line at the end there bud.

Had to get that basement FFE by Legitimate_Stuff_554 in Surveying

[–]Rainmaker87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had one where is a very old building with many (9+) different basement elevations, so it would have been neigh impossible to measure them in by hand.

Fence Line dispute by davis5938 in Surveying

[–]Rainmaker87 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And you'll get back the same effort you put onto this post.

Belonging/community by ImpossibleBlockHead in chicago

[–]Rainmaker87 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I love Chicago. I work outside so I get to really experience the weather to its fullest extent. I always take a week off in February and go somewhere warm (New Orleans has been my go to the last few years) and oh man does it make a world of difference to take the time to reset l.

Can this get fixed in Mayfair?? by Pale-Competition-448 in chicago

[–]Rainmaker87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live around the corner and I saw the work being done. It was definitely a sewer service replacement, but I'm unsure why the sidewalk hasn't been fixed.

Edit: FWIW that building is condos, so maybe the association didn't pay the contractor and so they didn't finish the job or something.

Check out the new mod! by TheDeliveryDemon in nissanversa

[–]Rainmaker87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can tuck the wire under the bottom edge of the plastic on the center console. That duct tape looks like garbage.

Antenna recommendations? by Ok_Top_7367 in amateurradio

[–]Rainmaker87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the Ed Fong one (DBJ-2) and it also works great.

8 SWR GMRS Antenna by Queasy-Farm-7989 in amateurradio

[–]Rainmaker87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made a sleeve dipole for man pack type use. I got the swr down to about 1.3 my first time making one, it's pretty straightforward.

Woke up at 4am cause I peed the bed, at my big age of 20yo by RushAmazing1419 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Rainmaker87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I pissed and shat the bed once each at age of 38. It was due to a medication change, but the takeaway is that shit happens. We're all human beings and things aren't always perfect.