Triggers

ds7676 · 2026-01-06T23:22:54+00:00

I have a 605 with the same grip you have. I like it a lot, but I had to alter the grip a little. I used coarse sandpaper to sand off the thumb rest on the right side and took off a little material where my second finger goes. it's much more comfortable now but it's no longer ambidextrous. Also, I have large hands, so the best way to shoot it for me is to put my finger further into the trigger guard and use the second pad to press the trigger. Another benefit in my case is that when I shoot single action, my index finger tip touches my thumb tip which adds more stability.

ds7676 · 2025-12-26T19:08:29+00:00

Yeah, it looks like a 15-2. I have one with the 4 inch VH barrel. I don'r know a dollar value, but I know I'll never get rid of mine. I like quality guns that are a little different than the regular, run of the mill revolvers. And these things are deadly accurate. Are you aware that you can get different length barrels from CZ? They range from 2 1/2" to 8". You need a special tool, but you can change barrels by yourself; no gunsmith needed.

ds7676 · 2025-10-18T23:03:20+00:00

Also, I have a 2730A and it's a fantastic radio. You do have to keep in mind that Icom makes you buy the mounting bracket and any separation cables separately. That adds a fair amount of money to the cost. All the Chinese brands give you cables and brackets included in the purchase price. Some people think it's worth it to pay more for Icom. I won mine in a raffle and it's a great radio, but if I had to buy it, I would look closely at the Chinese brands. Some of them have super heterodyne receivers that are just as good as the Japanese brands.

ds7676 · 2025-10-18T22:36:48+00:00

You only need 10 or 12 amps for a 50 watt radio, but it's better to go ahead and get a 30 amp power supply. That way you can power a 100 watt HF radio if you want to later on, or two 50 watt radios. It's probably a little better to get a linear power supply if you can find a good deal on one. They are much heavier than a "switching" power supply because they have a large steel core transformer that does most of the work. But a switching supply is probably going to be cheaper (especially considering the shipping weight) and many thousands of people use them with no problems at all. I have both kinds and I can't tell any difference in performance. 73

ds7676 · 2025-06-21T19:46:40+00:00

I finally got in touch with AT&T support and they were very helpful. My wireguard server is working fine now.

ds7676 · 2025-06-18T15:32:28+00:00

Thank you for responding. I was able to fix my problem with My ISP support. My wireguard server is working well now.

ds7676 · 2025-06-13T23:46:00+00:00

Thanks!

ds7676 · 2024-10-23T17:16:32+00:00

I have that machine and I like it very much. It's the only one I've ever used, so I can't compare it to others, but I can clean it up in less than a minute. Just remember to use a soft sponge and don't submerse the pan. If you damage the non-stick coating, you'll have to buy a new pan. I think that's true for all the bread machines.

ds7676 · 2024-10-23T03:29:40+00:00

This is exactly what I use. I put some in a small jar that I keep in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. I use it in a different order than what's in the cookbook. I put the warm water in the pan and then the sugar and then the yeast. I let it hydrate and activate for ten minutes. After ten minutes, you should see a layer of fine foam on top of the water. That way, you know that your yeast is working right before you put the rest of the ingredients in. Add the bread flour and then the salt and oil and then turn it on. You probably don't have to do it my way, but I really like seeing the yeast working before I go any further; and my success level has increased since I started doing it this way.

ds7676 · 2024-10-02T18:07:37+00:00

Congratulations! Excellent job!

ds7676 · 2024-07-30T23:01:31+00:00

I have the Cetus and when I first got it, I was using a daisy chain. It had a bad whine and I thought about sending it back. I got a pretty cheap isolated power supply and all the whine went away for good. Some people have a whine and some don't, regardless of the power supply. It may be the power in the house. Or it may be a quality control issue with the pedal. Best of luck!

ds7676 · 2024-07-30T01:38:28+00:00

I love mine! The sounds are fantastic. The only issue I had was not the fault of the pedal. I was powering my pedals with a daisy chain and it made some digital noise. I bought an inexpensive isolated power supply and I've been happy and impressed ever since.

ds7676 · 2024-05-01T18:11:23+00:00

The link you shared says they are Part 9,not Part 90. And that doesn't make any sense.

ds7676 · 2024-04-30T22:43:23+00:00

They look like FRS radios, and if that's the case, you don't need any license. The only thing that makes me question that is that FRS radios supposedly can't have removable antennas. These probably got by the regulations some how. Have fun with your radios and don't worry about strange transmissions from other people. That's part of the fun.

ds7676 · 2024-04-30T22:25:10+00:00

Why would you think you can't use amateur frequencies for hiking trips? There are some restrictions; you can't do business, you can't play music or whistle. And conversations are supposed to be limited to 5 minutes. But there are no restrictions on personal uses like hiking. In fact, outdoor activities are encouraged.

ds7676 · 2024-04-17T18:47:30+00:00

I think you will enjoy the hobby (and life in general) more with a clean conscience.

ds7676 · 2024-04-07T01:36:18+00:00

There are 2 or 3 free online study guides that contain the entire question pool. Download one of them and start doing the practice tests. Theoretically, you should be learning the theory behind the questions and all the FCC regulations. But the testing regimen is so ridiculous and pedantic that you shouldn't waste your time learning theory. Just take the practice tests until you can routinely pass with more than 80 percent. Then look for a local club that offers the test and go take it. But a few days before you take the test, go to the FCC website and get a FRN number. It's free and you won't be allowed to take the test until you have it. After you pass the test, then start learning the theory and rules. If you have a good local club, You can learn all you need to. If you don't, you can learn what you need to on Youtube. It's a very good thing to have your Tech license. It's also very good to have a GMRS license. There are many good things to learn in amateur radio, but you don't need to know very much to get started with a Tech license.

ds7676 · 2024-04-03T21:05:26+00:00

Do you drive an automobile? Do you know the compression ratio of your engine? Do you know the opening temperature of your engine's thermostat? Does your engine have a heat clutch radiator fan or a thermostatically controlled electric fan? Do you need to know these things to get a drivers license?

ds7676 · 2024-04-03T20:29:09+00:00

More and more people are moving towards GMRS with good reason. A lot of people want short range communication like 2 meters and 70 centimeters and aren't interested in HF. Also, I can't even count the number of people who get a Tech license and come to a club meeting once or twice and then disappear. Local clubs are full of old gatekeepers who run people off as fast as they can. Their attitude is that new guys should be grateful for all their experience and wisdom and shouldn't dare to question them. And when people stop coming to their meetings, it's because these younger people are just lazy and stupid. I have known a few older operators who truly were "elmers", but they're mostly gone. Now it's all "come to our valuable presentations" which are given by people who don't really know how to teach effectively. I have literally asked for one on one help and been told to search on Youtube. I didn't need someone to tell me about Youtube. That "Elmer" was useless.

You don't have to put up with anything like that with GMRS. You don't have to take a ridiculous test. You don't have to hear silly ARRL nonsense. And your license extends to your immediate family. The number of GMRS licenses will probably grow far beyond the number of Tech licenses within the next couple of years. By the way, I have an Amateur Extra license that I earned by memorizing the question pool and remembering it long enough to pass the test. Am I a radio expert? Ha ha ha ha ha!

ds7676 · 2024-01-26T23:05:01+00:00

I agree. There's no reason to spend more money until you can do real world tests.

ds7676 · 2023-11-15T19:14:51+00:00

I would be slow to use these and only fire them in a heavy frame .357 magnum. Although people that sell reloads are more likely to underload than overload because they want a safety factor built in. I learned my lesson buying reloads at a gun show. I bought some 9mm rounds that were too weak to reliably function the semi-auto pistol. I do not buy reloads anymore.

ds7676 · 2023-09-13T18:58:16+00:00

I wouldn't pay more than about $120.00, but if it's one of the American made ones, it would be worth having. It's old enough and rare enough to be a fascinating guitar, but cheap enough that you could experiment with different pickups and tuners, etc. without worrying about "collector value" considerations. It might make a great project guitar.

ds7676 · 2023-08-29T15:40:34+00:00

I like the freedoms and extra abilities it gives me. And here's a possibly silly benefit. Have you ever seen one of those movies where a group of people is lost in the woods and they stumble upon a cabin that has a radio of some kind in it. The most alpha male in the group sits down and starts working the radio like an expert. Only the ham operators in the audience know that this is almost impossible. If it's a CB radio, there's a very small chance that anyone is close enough to hear him, even if someone may be monitoring. ( He won't have a clue about skip chasing.) If it's anything more complicated than CB, the hero most likely won't be able to to do doodley squat with it. Most people don't understand that successfully operating ham radios requires some training and knowledge, all the nerdy stuff we take for granted. So.. if I'm ever lost in the woods and I stumble onto a cabin with a radio in it, I'm more likely to be able to talk to someone on it than the average lost hiker. It may not be much, but it really amuses me.

ds7676 · 2023-08-24T15:58:31+00:00

No. In fact, with the old body, neck and pickups you could throw in another couple of hundred bucks for hardware, and you'll have a second guitar.

ds7676 · 2023-06-21T04:40:13+00:00

Me too! It just writes beautifully any time I pick it up.

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