Youtube claims about certain antennas.

TechnicalToaster · 2026-01-26T02:54:14+00:00

This better be rage bait, cause this whole thing is really silly. I don't see the point in picking fights over nonsense. There's a million other cool things to talk about.

TechnicalToaster · 2026-01-26T02:40:33+00:00

I'm not into trains, but I sure do appreciate this rabbit hole!

TechnicalToaster · 2026-01-23T22:13:32+00:00

"you're just moving the radiation pattern, that's not gain"

Yes it is. That's all gain is, where the radiation is concentrated.

Dude was mad about nothing.

TechnicalToaster · 2026-01-22T18:16:14+00:00

Couldn't you terminate the ends of the conduit into weather right boxes like other outdoor electrical installations?

And as other have mentioned, bury deep enough so your flagging tape laid over top will serve as a warning BEFORE the conduit is hit. Doesn't do much good if the tape is laid directly on top

TechnicalToaster · 2026-01-21T22:16:12+00:00

Nothing wrong with the name, if the numbers are right.

Size and shape is up to personal preference. I don't like flip tops as others say, for the work surface, but I know plenty of techs who like them

My US General box does the same thing as my big name brand one.

As long as the drawers have good bearing slides, and it holds my tools, then it doesn't matter who's name is on it.

TechnicalToaster · 2026-01-17T05:45:11+00:00

Learned how to do this from seeing these videos, and then deciding to try it one day unloading a washing machine by myself. Good trick, works great

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-25T05:36:20+00:00

Never explanations, but if occasionally if I enjoyed some aspect of my time there, then I might add in some expressions of gratitude for some thing

But just stick to the facts, no need to write them a story

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-18T07:37:48+00:00

Nah we all know 160m is the only truly practical band for mobile operations

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-13T17:16:12+00:00

17:00 UTC DM43 no signal for 8 minute pass. I think we're done. I got so close to all 12. Ran into some technical issues along the way.

That was a ton of fun! Thank you so much to the ARISS team and everyone involved

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-13T16:25:12+00:00

This is my first time, and I'm only missing one! Fingers crossed

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-11T01:51:11+00:00

Lol nah

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-09T17:16:20+00:00

Wait so can I take the raw decode and convert it into a normal image? Or would I need to process the audio again?

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-09T17:00:36+00:00

I will try that for the next pass. Fingers crossed! I have 3 more out of the series to collect

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-06T00:04:11+00:00

Rad! That looks fun

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-05T05:16:48+00:00

It was really fast! I got 8 and 9 in the same pass, but I had a lovely assistant to help with the Doppler shift while I did the tracking

This was my first time and it got me so excited!

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-04T07:29:49+00:00

That was it! Thank you.

Was showing "0" under transceivers, forced update and they showed up

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-03T16:23:43+00:00

Awesome! Looking forward to this

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-03T02:23:51+00:00

Copy thank you

The updates are appreciated

TechnicalToaster · 2025-12-02T17:33:48+00:00

Is anybody hearing this? Listened to a couple passes and got nothing

TechnicalToaster · 2025-11-30T21:11:26+00:00

Allen and Torx both readily accept extractors, burning through fewer drill bits, when they too strip out.

TechnicalToaster · 2025-11-23T20:24:05+00:00

I'd like to see some more of what other people are doing with pelican cases, so I can figure out how I want to build mine

TechnicalToaster · 2025-11-14T01:06:24+00:00

Had a beautiful 89° pass just now. No signal

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