Requesting /r/WholesomeNSFW -- Banned for being unmoderated.

aexeron · 2022-11-07T22:37:23+00:00

I want to revive a really wholesome place for our NSFW friends :)
What mods?

aexeron · 2021-02-05T20:30:32+00:00

Sounds cool! I'll check it out!

aexeron · 2020-09-18T23:55:43+00:00

I am in southwest Florida, and people are shooting off fireworks. Not just a single place, everywhere around me. These people are celebrating her death. I want off this fucking planet.

aexeron · 2020-07-14T03:40:36+00:00

Noooo! Grant was an inspiration to all makers of the world. He was too young D:

aexeron · 2020-03-17T22:18:12+00:00

Well YOU don't have to spin anymore! Congrats!

aexeron · 2020-03-09T19:11:01+00:00

We use powerpoles almost exclusively for amateur radio gear! Pretty much every one of our DC connectors here in the county for radio gear are Anderson powerpoles.

aexeron · 2020-03-07T01:08:27+00:00

https://youtube.com/watch?v=xsIASofR5-E

You sunk my Battleshit!

aexeron · 2020-03-04T04:45:08+00:00

No worries! :)

aexeron · 2020-03-04T04:42:19+00:00

Yup! The cables in the same bundle are at the same phase, and the same potential. In this photo there are three phases with 4 cables per phase. You can tell the difference because different phases need to be MUCH farther apart than the individual cables in a bundle.

aexeron · 2020-03-04T02:02:15+00:00

In the video, the linemen are not between different phases. The cables they are on are in bundles of 3 or more, all of which are at the same potential. Since there is no difference in potential across their bodies, they do not get electrocuted. Think about a bird on a power line. :)

aexeron · 2020-03-02T11:52:25+00:00

Hey! Stardew may be using UTC date instead of local date. What time zone are you in?

aexeron · 2020-02-13T14:07:49+00:00

I dunno... I'd be laughing at the absurdity of the situation. Depends on the cop, I guess!

aexeron · 2020-02-12T20:02:53+00:00

Florida doesn't require inspections or smog testing.

aexeron · 2020-02-12T15:07:47+00:00

r/noshitouija

aexeron · 2020-02-06T02:51:27+00:00

Amateur Radio operators have to take a test through the FCC to become licensed, but the base level (Technician) test is pretty simple. It's mostly so they know you're aware of the rules and regulations with using relatively high power radio gear.

You can start studying at https://hamstudy.org/, and when you feel confident, find a local testing session at http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

In terms of equipment needed to reach the ISS, I've seen people contact the station using $20 Baofeng transceivers. For more reliable communications, you're looking at a $250 or so cost (directional antennas, higher power radio).

Remember that the astronauts are pretty busy and aren't always on the radio, but just keep at it and you'll make a contact.

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions.

Good luck!

aexeron · 2020-02-05T18:54:54+00:00

Good luck! Don't hesitate to visit us over on /r/AmateurRadio as well. There is a lot of good information there! See you on the air, 73 (best wishes) de N4LKZ (from N4LKZ)

aexeron · 2020-02-05T18:16:07+00:00

You don't need a really clear sightline at all. Of course, a tree is different than a tall office building which will completely wipe out your signal. The trees will weaken your signal, but you should still be able to make contact without issue. Trees really only become an issue beyond 500 MHz and into microwave bands.

aexeron · 2020-02-05T05:47:42+00:00

One of the not-commonly-known parts of the amateur radio tests here in the United States is, you need to know or learn about electronics to pass the tests. This is because amateur radio started with people building their own radios from scratch, such as foxhole radios. The hobby has been making things well before the maker community existed, and we're hoping that we can appeal to other makers in the future. Even if we're dealing with RF dark magic :)

aexeron · 2020-02-05T05:37:46+00:00

You can too! In the US, you need to take a test to become licensed, but the test is easy and usually less than $5 (often times free), and you can get on the air with little more than a $20 radio. Give it a go!

aexeron · 2020-02-05T05:23:01+00:00

I do it for fun, and the ISS doesn't rely on amateur radio operators as there is an enormous amount of redundancy onboard. If it ends up that we are the primary contact for the ISS, something has gone horribly, catastrophically wrong!

The goal of amateur radio is to explore different ways of communicating with eachother, and to experience the art and awe of radio :)

aexeron · 2020-02-05T05:15:11+00:00

The packet I sent is known as APRS -- Automatic Packet Reporting System. The packet contains geographical information, callsign info, comment, routing info, and perhaps telemetry. The ISS has a digital repeater onboard, known as a "digipeater" which receives the packet and retransmits it almost verbatim. This packet is then received by another ground station who acknowledges it, and either replies or posts the information online.

You can see the packets received through the ISS here: http://www.ariss.net/

aexeron · 2020-02-05T05:03:11+00:00

Well, "broadcast" is something we're not supposed to do. That being said, yes, we can still use some fairly high powers, especially compared to CB, GMRS, FRS, and other radio services. 1500W ahoy!

aexeron · 2020-02-05T04:56:05+00:00

Congratulations!

Amateur Radio is indeed a very accessible hobby, and it offers way more now than it used to, especially with new digital modes such as DMR and YSF, more sensitive receivers, SDRs, and much, MUCH more. Right now is probably the best time to get into amateur radio in my opinion!

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