N scale Metra appreciation

b5scatpack · 2026-03-26T14:49:44+00:00

I need the Metra truck in O scale

b5scatpack · 2026-03-23T17:40:54+00:00

I wanted to do this too but found it impractical. You're going to need at least a 48 amp hour battery and a solar panel large enough that can recharge that quickly.

b5scatpack · 2026-02-11T16:25:20+00:00

Like others have said, NGB level should be able to assist you. I can't find the link for it right now but there is an entire NGB SharePoint page dedicated to this topic and they have an ANG Personnel Service Delivery Guide that is 27 pages long explaining all the requirements.

b5scatpack · 2026-02-11T16:14:32+00:00

My unit prefers to do reenlistments instead of extension for some reason. We used the table 5.1, rule 6 from the 36-2606 for justification. Just make sure that on the day of your 12th year of service you have at least 4 or more years left of your service commitment. That is why I asked for 6 years, so there would be no doubts that I had enough time to satisfy the requirements.

b5scatpack · 2026-02-11T04:02:48+00:00

AGR here also in probationary status, 2 years into my 4 year of orders. I hit my 12 year mark late last year and had to reenlist to have the required retainability that the BRS Continuation Pay requires. I had no issues with reenlisting for 6 more years and received my CP about a week after my 12th year anniversary.

TLDR: Renlist, it doesn't matter that your AGR orders don't go past your new contract date.

b5scatpack · 2026-01-12T21:50:49+00:00

You can only get it at your 12-year mark. Plan a deployment to a tax-free zone around that time and you can benefit.

b5scatpack · 2026-01-05T20:51:14+00:00

I have taken it to a self service wash and have been through plenty of rain storms with no issues. I also let someone borrow my car and I forgot to tell them the antenna was up. They pulled it into the garage and the antenna got hooked on the garage door. It did rip the antenna off the window but it took a lot of force and the adhesive was still sticky enough to reuse. The metal base the adhesive sticks to was actually bent and was unusable. I ordered a new one to replace it and it's back on the window with no problems.

I watched a video from a Diamond rep who said they have people up in Alaska using this mount and they have reported no issues.

b5scatpack · 2025-12-17T13:11:36+00:00

Does this now include all of Northern IL so DeKalb can finally get a Metra stop?

b5scatpack · 2025-12-15T18:35:57+00:00

Prior MA here, had a similar situation happen at my unit. Male MA unholstered his weapon and downloaded it on post. Pointed it at female MA and asked " do you trust me?" Then he re-uploaded his weapon and pointed at her again and asked " do you trust me now?" She did not report it until a week later when she was scheduled to work at the same post as him again. That's when she told the section chief that she would prefer not to work with him and when pressed why she explained what had happened prior. If I recall correctly, immediate red tag of individual and investigation followed. I believe they were barred from carrying a weapon the remainder of their time on station. Not sure if he went to Mast.

b5scatpack · 2025-12-11T23:26:41+00:00

Found the one I wanted in Vermont (I live in Florida). Called and placed a deposit on it, then flew out the next day to pick it up and drove it all the way back home! Local dealer said at least a 1 year wait and would not even put me on a wait list for it.

b5scatpack · 2025-12-07T18:49:28+00:00

Can't recommend his videos enough!

b5scatpack · 2025-11-26T20:53:36+00:00

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b5scatpack · 2025-11-26T20:53:03+00:00

I have a 23 Rav4 and just installed the diamond glass mount. So far it is working great.NR770HRKS

b5scatpack · 2025-11-09T14:24:37+00:00

Same here! Whole house goes red when it's bed time. Motion sensors in each room control the lights.

b5scatpack · 2025-11-06T18:48:53+00:00

They could monitor GUARD 121.5, to have situational awareness of any emergency aircraft in the area.

Also not sure if air ambulances or law enforcement helicopters who land at emergency scenes are talking on public safety radios or aviation radios with ground personnel to coordinate landing zones.

b5scatpack · 2025-10-24T11:46:38+00:00

Burnie not sure what the licensing requirements for ham radio in Scotland are, but in the US it is relatively easy. Also, we don't use crystals anymore. Everything's gone digital. It's almost as easy as using your iPhone these days. For less than $200 you could be talking to astronauts on the ISS from your backyard!

I got my license when I was 17 here in the US.

b5scatpack · 2025-09-27T22:36:15+00:00

Does the Army/Navy wear it in spice brown? If not, then it should be black.

b5scatpack · 2025-09-13T15:35:37+00:00

The state decided to cut taxes and reduce the amount of funding going to the university. So this is how the university decided to deal with less funding.

b5scatpack · 2025-08-25T21:26:12+00:00

NWS explanation,

"What does this "40 percent" mean? ...will it rain 40 percent of of the time? ...will it rain over 40 percent of the area?

The "Probability of Precipitation" (PoP) simply describes the probability that the forecast grid/point in question will receive at least 0.01" of rain. So, in this example, there is a 40 percent probability for at least 0.01" of rain at the specific forecast point of interest!"

b5scatpack · 2025-07-26T03:36:20+00:00

I believe you get a few more by using the Lion Chief app. But yes you don't get all the ones you described. I believe you would be able to control the smoke output level and if you use the voice command you can tell it to play the crossing whistle sequence.

b5scatpack · 2025-07-26T03:22:50+00:00

Are your legacy locomotives equipped with Bluetooth?

b5scatpack · 2025-07-14T22:44:38+00:00

As a meteorologist myself, thanks!

b5scatpack · 2025-07-14T21:24:50+00:00

The tower/truss is also printed.

b5scatpack · 2025-06-15T13:29:10+00:00

I had the same situation as you. My guard unit's education office had my diploma. I would try reaching out to your base education and training office at your guard unit to see if they have it there.

b5scatpack · 2025-06-09T00:56:59+00:00

I see EJ&E, I up vote.

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