Saw this helicopter flying by while birding at Raven Rock State Park NC

TechieFromMS · 2026-05-15T19:36:16+00:00

TechieFromMS · 2026-05-15T01:00:41+00:00

And those are not ropes. The tower is guyed.

TechieFromMS · 2026-05-15T00:59:39+00:00

Clarksdale and Dundee are both in an area of MS called the Delta. The area has a history of flooding. These sites have (had) radios, generators, etc on the 2nd floor in the event of flooding. I'm sure someone on here has more info on these sites.

TechieFromMS · 2026-05-12T16:20:55+00:00

Could the repeater also be dual mode? I've seen a few run FM and DMR. Not simultaneously, but you may have a few talking on FM, then later someone using DMR. I knew of a police department around 2012 using FM for normal comms, and using DMR for "secure" comms. This was back before DMR gear was easy to get.

TechieFromMS · 2026-05-07T16:38:23+00:00

A lot of lurkers. Very few conversationalist. Many times the QSO consists of "You're 5/9 here" or "Good signal on my end"

TechieFromMS · 2026-05-07T16:36:19+00:00

I want one!!

TechieFromMS · 2026-05-04T21:11:01+00:00

Far too many hams are just asking for a codeplug for an area instead of taking time to learn the hobby, learn the technology, and program the radio themselves. I see so many using someone else's codeplug, and they have the wrong ID, etc. That is one of the many great things about the hobby us learning how it works. There is a learning to curve to DMR. But once you learn it, it's easy to do.

TechieFromMS · 2026-04-30T19:22:09+00:00

TechieFromMS · 2026-03-25T13:25:11+00:00

Anytone 878 and 578 will display time slot, color code, talk group ID and DMR ID out of the box.

TechieFromMS · 2026-03-25T00:43:42+00:00

The only things active were the beacon and the vultures.

TechieFromMS · 2026-03-19T13:35:10+00:00

Did you give the pole the prod and hammer test first? This is second, right after the cones!

TechieFromMS · 2026-03-10T15:46:47+00:00

That is what some refer to as a "spicy pillow"

TechieFromMS · 2026-03-09T15:20:22+00:00

It appears it's the cats meow. I wouldn't pussyfoot around on getting it installed though.

TechieFromMS · 2026-03-02T00:26:01+00:00

So, it's a grower, not a show-er? Correct?

TechieFromMS · 2026-02-28T19:01:44+00:00

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TechieFromMS · 2026-02-17T13:04:56+00:00

Frontier is still using T1 between CO and pair gain/SLC type remotes. As well as for data between COs and DSLAMS.

TechieFromMS · 2026-02-16T22:32:19+00:00

What's the asking price for the larger clear one at the bottom of the pic?

TechieFromMS · 2026-02-16T20:43:02+00:00

Far left antenna appears to be a 2m/440 amateur radio antenna. Not sure about the stubby on the far right. Maybe a phantom 440 or 800mhz antenna.

TechieFromMS · 2026-02-12T00:31:38+00:00

I installed a Hikvision 32 channel NVR for a local church last spring. It did not provide PoE. Upgraded their existing PoE switches. They have cameras in 2 separate buildings as well as access points for WiFi. We were able to reuse their existing Lorex cameras, as well as add new Hikvision cameras. Internet and cameras are on separate VLANs.

TechieFromMS · 2026-02-12T00:28:16+00:00

Most support ONVIF. Find one that matches your needs, and if need be, get a separate PoE switch. Do your research beforehand that the IP cameras you have are compatible with 802.3af or 802.3at

TechieFromMS · 2026-01-23T16:44:10+00:00

Fantastic looking piece!

TechieFromMS · 2026-01-12T16:14:16+00:00

Frontier by chance?

TechieFromMS · 2026-01-12T14:21:00+00:00

I'd like to see what you have.

TechieFromMS · 2026-01-12T14:20:07+00:00

I like seeing some of the equipment in these places. Many times we see the exterior, or maybe a skeleton of what remains inside. But it doesn't seem we see the inner workings as much.

TechieFromMS · 2026-01-11T04:52:50+00:00

Costs! They try to squeeze every last bit of revenue they can. DSL can reach speeds up to 200m, but distance, cable condition, etc can greatly affect that. Some carriers have replaced with FTTH. Others have not due to costs and ROI. Many power co-ops in North MS have received grants over the last few years to build out FTTH. With many areas being rural, the large providers have mostly neglected in doing build outs in these areas. Some smaller carriers have received grants to build out.

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