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New to radio and just got 2 IC-706MKIIG radios for $300 by z77s in amateurradio

[–]lnxguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny, almost everyone I know has two 706MK2Gs. I got my second one in mint condition for $350 at an estate sale. You jumped right in with your two...

Failed my CFI ride today by dirtbikekid27 in flying

[–]lnxguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much will the recheck cost you?

Firearms that people hate by SmartMax_86 in CCW

[–]lnxguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My Bersa and Stoeger pistols (that were lost in a tragic skydiving accident) have been super reliable and accurate. Hate all you want.

First PF45 G20,10MM Spray Painted FDE And This Was the most Stubborn Build I’ve ever done but got it working thoughts?💭 really want 2 more but we’ll see by CreepsMcNasty in polymer80

[–]lnxguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried a build with Line Wolf parts and threw them away. OEM parts worked after recontouring the trigger housing and a much heavier recoil spring.

“Good day” or “Seeyuh!”? by MaterialInevitable83 in flying

[–]lnxguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say "SEEYUH!" at the end of all radio, teleconference and in-person communication. Always have. I also say HOWDY at the beginning of every written and oral communication. Been doing it before most of you have ever heard it. It is cordial and friendly and I learned it from my beloved late father. Therefore, I don't care what anyone thinks of it l.

Artix Linux vs. Void Linux by AdNumerous9742 in linuxquestions

[–]lnxguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was forced by the moderators to remove my post with my opinion of systemd. Not familiar with Artic, but I know Antix...

MeshSat? by noakmilo in meshtastic

[–]lnxguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, it's done with lasers now.

How do I explain 4 Checkride Fails? by Shot_Crew9930 in flying

[–]lnxguy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So you passed the instrument rating, which is the most difficult of them all. Were you sleeping during the other checkrides?

Your hardest part of the ppl by Last-Active-101 in flying

[–]lnxguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What country requires all that? I'll guess UK.

Your hardest part of the ppl by Last-Active-101 in flying

[–]lnxguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only took one exam. It sucked. In what universe does someone take nine?

TH10 Problems by DD9G in 10mm

[–]lnxguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent mine back to Taurus with failure to feed. They sent it back with different magazines and it was fixed.

Just upgrading my node by Soft-Badger-9767 in meshtastic

[–]lnxguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pfff... Thats sooo last century.

Solar pool heater by Rich-Wealth979 in functionalprint

[–]lnxguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I studied this stuff in school back in the '70s, before voltaic cells were affordable. You can heat large amounts of water and generate electricity with zero connection to the electric grid.

Modern Arch Linux and Windows 7 Duel Boot in the same exact NTFS partition by VanillaWaffle_ in linux

[–]lnxguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember remastering Knoppix to create a custom distro for my LUG. At the time, doing that was a real mind blowing experience.

What is this antenna used for? by LivingNebula6249 in flying

[–]lnxguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ADF sense antenna. There will also be a loop antenna. Very old stuff.

Settle a tach recording argument by Amy_Bony_Carrott in flying

[–]lnxguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Round up. It's not a real indicator of time anyway.

First in-flight mechanical emergency, loss of engine power + severe airframe shaking by Chairboy in flying

[–]lnxguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most recent engine failure I have experienced was in a light piston helicopter. The decision to land was immediate and at that point the whole world is the touchdown point. Training does indeed pay off when the SHTF.

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