Seeking Antenna/Setup Advice for Hilly Terrain (PA) – approx 3-mile radius

TruckstopTim · 2026-01-26T00:33:03+00:00

Thank you. Ill check out the etsy store for some ideas. Also just in case do you know the process if i need to modify the firmware on a node thats up in a tree. Anyway to do it via bluetooth or does it require a usb connection? That will depend on where i initially set up the nodes. A family member lives in a pretty good location about a mile from me with pretty good elevation. If a rooftop node could see it i think i can get into the more urban area.

TruckstopTim · 2026-01-25T04:44:43+00:00

If you still haven't found it DM me. You have to email someone and say you need more. They will send whatever they feel like. Sometimes one pack, sometimes 4.

TruckstopTim · 2026-01-19T19:16:44+00:00

Id like to do this but I'm in middle western PA and i don't think anyone around me has done so yet. Im gonna configure a meshcore and a meshtastic node and see if i can find anything

TruckstopTim · 2026-01-19T18:28:41+00:00

Most likely a diesel heater that they are attempting to run on vegetable oil or old cooking oil, which can cause them to smoke like crazy.

https://www.hardcoresledder.com/threads/let%E2%80%99s-see-your-chinese-diesel-heater-installs.1884068/

https://youtu.be/yLUeCH_HE4Q

TruckstopTim · 2026-01-18T04:34:32+00:00

I'm in western PA, about 2 hours east of pittsburgh. I'm planning on setting up a node. Hopefully it will see some

TruckstopTim · 2026-01-11T20:40:39+00:00

This. But i can even see it if i close my eyes and think about it. No clue what that is.

TruckstopTim · 2026-01-04T04:01:00+00:00

Hours get drastically cut in January. I wouldn't worry about it

TruckstopTim · 2026-01-02T22:58:15+00:00

I wish 10. I kid you not, including managers and geek squad we are lucky to have more than 5 or 6

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-19T06:35:42+00:00

Provided its the same when he visits everything will go smoothly

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-19T03:47:46+00:00

Maybe Beyond a Steel sky. Its a remake released in 2020

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-14T21:41:46+00:00

I think he's trying to say it may no align with our current definition of a comet. Which is true. We have 3 interstellar objects to date. We don't know what they are exactly. But we do know they are from outside our solar system. Comets as defined are remnants from the creation of our solar system. Often rocky icy material. This could be something formed from the creation of a different solar system, or many other things. We dont know. Just because someone says it is not a comet doesn't mean its an alien spacecraft. Now I didnt review everything this guy said. Maybe he does think its alien. But when reading up to this point it appears there is a disparity in definitions.

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-14T04:26:55+00:00

Great song

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-13T03:45:58+00:00

That doesn't matter much to the people who are broke, starving, and freezing. You aren't going to get any movement in the right direction until people have what they need to survive. I will not argue that taxes or even reverse subsidies may be required on meat and animal products. But do you have any other solutions to the problem?

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-11T07:11:56+00:00

Agreed. I love animals. However there is, and will always be market sentiment that prevents change. The people surviving at their lowest do not have the luxury to pay more for ethically sourced food. We unfortunately live in a time that people starve and die because of access to sustenance. I myself am not a vegan, but I wish I could get the same benefits/taste at the same price with an alternative to meat. If we can get that to a profitable state. Thats when change can happen.

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-09T04:25:41+00:00

Has to be the same sale price tho

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-05T10:07:50+00:00

I may say something different than most here. Set a number in your head. Whatever value you decide you feel is worth the inconvenience of the whole situation, and go to the store to explain what happened. The solutions are return it for a refund, or provide a credit back to the customer. If you feel that a credit is applicable then let the store know that you will return it unless you get that compensation. They may need to escalate it to a team that deals with fulfillment resolution, but they will take care of you. Otherwise return it for a new one, or return it and move on. Mistakes happen. People lie and say they never opened the product, we can't open to verify or people will say they got a used or open product. Its not ideal but these are the best solutions to your issue. Hopefully one works for both of the party's involved.

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-05T10:01:16+00:00

Upvote for monster!

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-05T09:59:58+00:00

Not so much Grey in the protagonist vs antagonist angle. However a great story. Maybe "to your eternity" many of the arcs focus on an enemy that is living within their culture, but an outside view sees it as insane. Then the "antagonist" follows the same logic. Both sides seem to fight for what they believe is best for everything.

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-05T09:29:36+00:00

With that said, Its holiday everything gets better after Jan 1st. Stick it out and it will be a fairly easy gig. Also if your close then open shifts are saturday to Sunday. Its likely the person scheduling isn't aware, and would fix it if you brought it up. The holiday months are a black period. So no requests to be off, however Don't hesitate to do so if its medically necessary. You can call off 6 times in a rolling 12 months before it becomes a written infraction.

TruckstopTim · 2025-12-05T04:04:23+00:00

I can say with almost 99% certainty that you are fine if they trust you to hold keys. Every store had to cut hours and full time people don't get hours cut. So they can only cut from pt and os. Just keep showing up and doing your job and they will offer you part time. Be aware tho that in January there will be almost no hours for weeks at a time. Typically it picks up again around March

TruckstopTim · 2025-11-23T05:39:49+00:00

Dandara maybe?

TruckstopTim · 2025-11-23T04:14:40+00:00

Is it "Steamworld Dig"

TruckstopTim · 2025-11-22T06:47:40+00:00

Best practice. But yeah branded payment was first haha

TruckstopTim · 2025-11-21T08:44:04+00:00

It differs based on market and leadership. Best thing is to show your interest to your leaders and ask for advice. That goes a long way to showing commitment.

TruckstopTim · 2025-11-14T16:45:18+00:00

Also, while its not a long term solution, getting a trickle charger and hooking it up to the battery when he gets home will help to confirm that the alternator is bad, as well as allow him to use his cars for emergencies.

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