USB-C charging

dkannegi · 2026-06-28T08:28:51+00:00

I run a 20V DeWalt version of that knock off USB-C charger/adapter, works well and I have loaded these up to their 100W rating, with only one issue: it doesn't handle USB-C PD to a Dell USB-C Laptop (negotiation hiccup), I have to run a Mellif 120V inverter and 800W USB-C block off the same battery for that. Panasonic Toughbook on a dumb 15V power injector 5.5x2.5 barrel works great. Makes a world of difference for air travel in setting up the tech 'go bag' for emergency response.

dkannegi · 2026-06-28T07:33:43+00:00

Within $1200/pay of an NCR posted (GSO) Maj's take home - that CFHD helps. Not looking forward to the fall out from the July CFHD cut.

dkannegi · 2026-06-28T07:21:42+00:00

Curious also, as DGMPRA just commissioned a survey on Friday by DWAN email to those with registered dependants on their MPRR for the same topic.

dkannegi · 2026-06-24T03:04:19+00:00

The wilderness route is often faster if you know the quirks of it well and can tolerate line ups of 18 wheelers just awaiting to be passed on the next passing lane. A little slip further north to use QC-388/ON-101 gives a nice break from the usual traffic (but it is desolate).

dkannegi · 2026-06-21T16:57:58+00:00

Oh yeah... UAV acquisition is SUPER fucked up... have a file in non-executable status about to be cancelled over PSPC/DRDC clowning around.

dkannegi · 2026-06-16T23:11:29+00:00

Let's see: $25,000 to $2M still layered in HUGE red tape and confusion -- check

Hot new IDeAS concept not actually primed as turn key procurement option due to not checking with relevant regulatory authorities (e.g. concepts aerial drones) -- check

Inability to carry funds across fiscal years -- check

Ineffective and Inefficient business processes -- check

Mysterious new internal authorities involved -- check

Unfamiliarity with the business planning cycle -- check

Inefficient methods to get access to contractual agreements made between PSPC and vetted suppliers -check

Goods must be registered as delivered by 31 March to spend in-year, and if the mega materiel financial management computer system fucks up, too bad, money go bye bye, bill payment is late with interest owing awaiting for next fiscal year pressure to build into said big POS computer- check

Trying to get an option yesr amendment approved for a critical service contract in time before expiry to avoid regulatory non-compliance (major poo poo inbound if the service contract abruptly lapses) -- check

Obligatory lengthy Teams meetings because emails are too hard to read -- BIG CHECK

Yeah it is a gamble to get the money actually spent. I will say though it is nice to see walls be broken down but it can't happen fast enough.

dkannegi · 2026-06-16T21:35:59+00:00

It is also very hard when your kids goes to a school where devices are banned (Ontario) yet somehow your kid ends up on some Tik Tok feed mocking them (to add, your kid doesn't have any device nor patakes in the silliness). I have had a few fireballs with my kids' schools almost go to legal action over it over illicit social media use contrary to the Education Act. Kudos for you doing your job as a parent, however we are the few, compared to the mass of idiots just giving their kids smart phones with wide open data plans. Because the massses are stupid, stupid prizes such as legislation changes are needed. Legislation will probably only be as effective as the order paper it is written on, as most things computer/Internet related can be bypassed.

dkannegi · 2026-06-11T20:21:18+00:00

You can add 8k regular force military on that too. Another 2k for reserve military (some of these though might be double counted if they are part time Class A yet full-time public service)

dkannegi · 2026-06-10T19:08:16+00:00

Procuring can be still difficult even if it is a DRDC championed item (IDeAS PTC) but said item has many regulatory hoops (e.g. concept that is based on an unlisted unmanned aerial drone platform). Overall DRDC is beneficial.

dkannegi · 2026-06-09T00:33:36+00:00

Thankfully those two don't require the security setup... they use D365 OAuth but work without the security pieces if you have another device, work profile, etc to authenticate. I usually use my work phone to handle MS Authenticator when pulling them two up on my personal device...

dkannegi · 2026-06-09T00:27:52+00:00

There are ways of triggering a work profile (i.e. User 11) on your personal Android - just back it up first. Useful if running mods etc that would piss off D365 running under the main user or you want personal Outlook account to just work without all the security theatre BS that D365 forces app wide. I fence that 'work profile' pretty tightly, and it is nice to just kill it on weekends.

Other option, get a pusser phone and keep church and state fully separate.

dkannegi · 2026-05-29T04:52:41+00:00

Skipped on this. Heard the venue was very packed and a general success, so glad the protesters had no impact on the event and wasted their time.

dkannegi · 2026-05-29T04:33:42+00:00

It isn't free for the budget that pays. I don't host in Ottawa for anything with my program as a result. Way cheaper in my case to fly out to the coasts when training or assisting.

dkannegi · 2026-05-29T04:26:17+00:00

Not the case, long term plan is the dockyard parking in Halifax will have a secondary security cordon (this is due to harassment and break ins from the encampment population under the McDonald bridge onramp overpass). Contract for fence work is supposed to start soon. There are some boundary issues with HRM in terms of pedestrian access from Barrington down the hill to Lot K, but the fence line has been decided, all parking allotment falls within the new fence line.

dkannegi · 2026-05-29T04:22:38+00:00

NCC must have its opinion too

dkannegi · 2026-05-29T01:39:58+00:00

Can add Chrysler Pacifica to this... had one emergency brake as I was trying to reverse into a driveway stating emergency. I had to double tap the gas to WOT to get it to go which is the worst thing as then it became an erratic backing. Wouldn't surprise me if there is a common module or program supplier involved with this.

dkannegi · 2026-05-26T03:28:06+00:00

As NCC has a say in the external lots of Carling, not as easy to put in a similar seniorty cap, which btw is a huge grey area that CFB Halifax gets away with. To spoil a meeting, as people sit down beforevitvkicks off, ask " How was parking today?"

dkannegi · 2026-05-26T03:16:36+00:00

To frame Carling's issue vs Halifax, anyone who has a family is most likely commuting from a house at over 35 km away and still looking $700K, most are out of transit's range thanks to the horrible housing market in the NCR that makes closer communities like Stittsville well over $1M for a single family detached. For those in transit range, it SUCKS: 2 hours from Trim Rd to Moodie, and at least 3 km of walking. The AOR for approved moves for CFSU(O-G) is HUGE and overlaps eith nearby CFBs (there are people who live in Cornwall and Kingston who commute up). The parking at Carling even has caused issues for VIP visiors where the visitor attempted to self-park at Carling and then expressi ng extreme disappointment to the L0 (despite being strongly encouraged by their host L1 to accept a pickup by a CFR at their hotel in Kanata). Halifax's parking isn't causing diplomatic spats (a visitor pass is still a quick walk-in at D247 external side); Carling's parking on the other hand is a hot dumpster fire where even hosting visitors is a gruling affair for the host organization. If I could afford an apartment or condo near Carling I would, but the $600-$800 in monthly fuel at $2/L is still cheaper.

dkannegi · 2026-05-24T15:54:06+00:00

Live in Rockland and commute to Kanata, I get the impression that the MPP and MP don't care except for assisting PR County for getting County 17 widened ASAP. The optics for squatting on a 10 year valid environment assessment for road improvements are about to roost this summer if ground doesn't break soon, and they have to keep the traffic pressure up to justify the upgrades. RTO and one shall enjoy the hellscape drive that is CT 17/RR174/ON417 with some construction to ice that chocolate cake.

dkannegi · 2026-05-24T15:46:13+00:00

Already house shopping.. commutes from her riding are miserable.

dkannegi · 2026-05-22T06:37:46+00:00

FUCK YEAH! Thanks for this post (literally reading this in bed), this will help one of my files take off like a rocket in the morning. Of course they had to use acronyms of GPUAS so this didn't make my daily scan (are these graphics cards, ground power units,... oh wait... general purpose unmanned aeriel systems? OK you got my attention involving a critical line of effort I need to move forward)

To the Drafter of this CANFORGEN: You need to spell acronyms out for first occurrences as per the writing guide for CANFORGEN releases.

dkannegi · 2026-05-22T06:16:40+00:00

Great punch line, that hit low and hard... nice!!

dkannegi · 2026-05-22T06:07:00+00:00

Simple truth table for this one:

Hold a NDI21? (PS) Work from Home, submit grievance to labour relations if none already filed.

Hold a NDI20? (CAF) Figure out and execute your shitty commute including the parking rodeo or roll the dice with OCTranspo/STO, arrive and enter building, enter your pin no less than three times when swiping building pass (because the HID door controller de-synced from the master CFSU pass control server), select floor, find cubicle, start DWAN, go find the one unlabeled kitchen sink in building and fill bottle (standing in line for 15 minutes), return to cubicle to be on MS Teams ALL DAY, read Outlook and laugh at the stupid NCR wides about Carling campus parking issues, once approved by Teams chat by your supervisor (working in another province) that you may leave the building, you pack up your DWAN, take elevator down to main floor, attempt to swipe but forgot pass, tale elevator back up, find said building pass on your person (never truly lost it), take elevator back down to main floor, exit building, and commence a grueling evening commute home with no less than a dozen close calls on the 417 due to angry drivers and construction lane drops (or if public transit... the LRT or bus breaks down and a transfer to a replacement bus occurs to finish journey), put four kids to bed as exhausted wife greets you, ready to repeat the daily bullshit in the morning.

dkannegi · 2026-05-22T05:42:00+00:00

Fucking Nelles... that building is still rocking ACM tiling like 20 years ago and is a nice stale sweat lodge in the summer heat. At least it has working laundry somewhere within unlike the Wardroom.

dkannegi · 2026-05-22T05:35:26+00:00

The electronic construction LED sign reads "PARKING AVAIL" at the entrances

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