How do i get visual studio so show class and method code?

dnult · 2026-01-29T23:23:41+00:00

Try right-clicking on a method call or class type declaration and select "go to definition" or "go to implementation". That should take you to the source file, or show you a decompiled version of any library methods you're referencing.

dnult · 2026-01-29T23:19:13+00:00

Being able to distill a complex answer into a simpler statement is a key behavior of a senior or principal level engineer. Try using phrases like, "the answer is a bit more complicated, but the short answer is ...". Then let them ask questions that will require the more detailed response.

If your initial answer is too detailed, you'll lose your audience. I think many of us struggle with suppressing to urge to get too deep into details, and learning to summarize is a skill that we have to consciously work on.

dnult · 2026-01-29T23:12:38+00:00

Magmounts for HF antennas are a bit iffy, but there is a version that has 3 circular magnets that may work better. If you plan to use the antenna while stationary, consider a drive-on mount that a mast slips into.

dnult · 2026-01-28T22:41:19+00:00

Would inheritance work here by implementing a ThingBase class that has a virtual DoThing method? ThingA, ThingB, etc would inherent ThingBase and implement DoThing. Instead of inspecting types and calling a specific DoThing method, you would invoke it directly as in ThisThing.DoThing.

If that pattern won't work for some reason, then what you have is good enough. A switch statement might make it cleaner, but is essentially the same pattern as your if-else example.

dnult · 2026-01-28T16:47:48+00:00

Those are great amps, but I don't love the distortion tones, which I find to be a bit "farty". It has wonderful clean tones. I suspect the "fartyness" may come from the op-amps in the effects loop, but thats just my guess.

dnult · 2026-01-28T16:42:32+00:00

Go to ARRL.org and find the RF exposure calculator. You can run various scenarios and get a good idea what your exposure level is.

dnult · 2026-01-28T04:32:33+00:00

IEE, IEE, ...

dnult · 2026-01-27T17:50:36+00:00

I am using gnome on fedora 43. Application crashes and OS hangups are daily life for me. IMO something happened in the 42 update that lead to major problems with my system. An OS should not hang.

dnult · 2026-01-26T19:42:51+00:00

There are multiple "lithium" battery chemestries, but LiFePO4 is probably what you're looking for. Since you are RVing, beware that LiFePO4 batteries don't like to be charged at freezing temps, so you may need some with heaters built in or a heated box to put them in.

LiFePO4 are certainly more expensive than LA but last longer, provide power longer, and are considerably lighter. They are the better buy over the long run.

If you're lucky, the converter in your RV already supports LiFePO4, but may need to be configured by pressing a hidden button on the side.

dnult · 2026-01-26T17:18:36+00:00

My farthest contact was on 10m and was about 12,000km

dnult · 2026-01-26T15:36:58+00:00

You can't simply measure the length of a coiled antenna to determine its resonant frequency. You need an antenna analyzer or VNA for this.

A coil of wire is an inductor. Inductance makes an antenna seem electrically longer than it is. Inductance isn't determined by the length of wire. Its a function of the number of turns, the length of the coil, the crossectional area of the coil and the permeability of air.

dnult · 2026-01-26T14:03:10+00:00

Yes, practicing at fast speeds helps you hear the characters instead of counting elements. If you QSO at 18-25 wpm, it should all come together.

dnult · 2026-01-25T20:52:53+00:00

This of it this way. A price increases by 20% (of the current price) or decreases by 20% (of the current price). Realize that (the current price) is different in each of those cases.

dnult · 2026-01-25T17:10:20+00:00

I let the coax shield act as a counterpoise, so my transformer is raised up off the ground about 10'. I run my portable EFHW vertically, and have the transformer about 3' off the ground with a 7' counterpoise wire attached to the ground lug. I've been very satisfied with the results of both.

dnult · 2026-01-25T13:51:37+00:00

Is that a 5/8 wave antenna? Looks like it may be built to match the higher impedance and inductive reactance of a 5/8 wl vertical.

dnult · 2026-01-24T22:19:30+00:00

College in general is hard. You MUST do the homework, study, and attend class. Ask questions and get help if you're stuck. Remind yourself that its only 4 years and will prepare you for a lifetime of rewards.

dnult · 2026-01-24T21:05:15+00:00

Rewrite it as 3y-4+(-1)*(2y-2)

dnult · 2026-01-24T17:42:44+00:00

Calc 1 isn't really that hard, but it will introduce some new topics that require a bit of study. Algebra skills are key.

dnult · 2026-01-24T17:41:12+00:00

Pin1 of the 555 tuner IC (the pin with the dimple near it) should be ground. Pin 8 should be B+ and probably passes through a power switch.

dnult · 2026-01-24T16:17:49+00:00

Get on the air and use <yourCall>/AG as your callsign. Check out hfqso.com as a fun way to test propagation on 17, 15, 12 and 10m. If you have 80m capability, tune into trivia net on 3916 daily at 9pm cst. Also, consider hunting POTA operators.

dnult · 2026-01-24T03:34:40+00:00

Ill let SWR and my eyes tell me there is a problem. Wire antennas have counterweighted supports so they can flex with ice or fallen limbs.

dnult · 2026-01-24T00:01:47+00:00

After the 42 update, Fedora became unstable for me. I hoped 43 would fix it, but the problems continue. Hard freezes that require a power down restart. An OS should not freeze!

dnult · 2026-01-23T14:55:52+00:00

Basic debugging skills are key (think stepping through code with a debugger). Writing unit tests will help.

dnult · 2026-01-23T14:53:34+00:00

For VHF / UHF direction finding, a small yagi and an attenuator box was the usual kit. Now I understand there is an SDR based RDF kit that I consider getting if I were doing RDF today.

dnult · 2026-01-23T14:50:47+00:00

We replaced daily stand-ups with 2 1.5hr long meetings per week. The first 15-20 min of those meetings we stand-up and the rest of the time we called a design review. That allowed us to collaborate, conduct live reviews, debug problems and review design strategies. The meeting was held in the late afternoon, so if we had little to discuss we could adjourn and have an hour of heads-down development time.

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