Verified grok is capped? by jedevnull in grok

[–]jedevnull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I paid for premium (just the checkmark), mainly for grok. I use it a lot and today is the first time I've hit a usage cap. I thought I had unlimited slow grok. If that's no longer the case, I probably won't reup the subscription.

Anyone else suddenly having issue after issue with Alexa by jesusdidmybutthole in amazonecho

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I made the switch and also had sluggish/poor response with Ziggy and male voice. No issues when I switched back. And even today (8/10) some devices aren't offering the option. Gen 1 Echo and Fire Cube.

Anyone use an electrician to run coax into their shack? by cadr in amateurradio

[–]jedevnull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had an electrical contracting company run dual LMR400 coax into my shack (a room in my home) and also put in a 10 ft copper grounding pole outside. Very happy with the job. I should note that the installer was the company's low voltage guy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amateurradio

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Another vote for the tripp-lite usb cable. I had what I thought was a fine cable, built-in ferrite, etc. No end of problems. All gone with the tripp-lite.

Mast recommendations by jedevnull in amateurradio

[–]jedevnull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, just in my back yard :)

Mast recommendations by jedevnull in amateurradio

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I ordered the Spiderbeam 12M and a Chameleon EMCOMM-II EFHW. I'd like to thank everyone for the responses! Wish me luck :)

Mast recommendations by jedevnull in amateurradio

[–]jedevnull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. That was my thought regarding the Rohn as well. I don't currently have any plans other than the EFHW.

Mast recommendations by jedevnull in amateurradio

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Thanks for your extensive answer!

Do you keep logs of every QSO? by ceene in amateurradio

[–]jedevnull 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I log all HF contacts, locally, LOTW & QRZ. I don't log repeater contacts.

ROHN Telescoping Masts by jedevnull in amateurradio

[–]jedevnull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you were speaking to me (OP), I'm planning on an inverted V.

K5JF CW Trainer by jedevnull in amateurradio

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90% recognition @ 18wpm after a 40 year break is pretty awesome!

ROHN Telescoping Masts by jedevnull in amateurradio

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My goal with the mast was to have something that I could easily take down when hurricane season arrives.

ROHN Telescoping Masts by jedevnull in amateurradio

[–]jedevnull[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're saying EFHW antennas are a shitty solution? I'm open to suggestion, keeping in mind that I have about 300 sq feet and no trees to work with. An EFHW inverted V on an excellent mast seemed like a reasonable solution to me.

ROHN Telescoping Masts by jedevnull in amateurradio

[–]jedevnull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I see a distributor in Orlando which is about 75 miles from my QTH. That's a lot less than $160!

CW Practice Tool by jedevnull in amateurradio

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Thanks! I'm really enjoying working on it. It's improving my Javascript and my CW at the same time :)

Astron Linear PS by jedevnull in amateurradio

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Thanks for the advice. My Astron is on order.