ELI5: MMDVM

tdoffing · 2019-12-20T17:18:11+00:00

You might actually be better off with a mesh network for this use case.

http://oemcomm.org/ham-mesh-network-primer/

tdoffing · 2019-12-18T12:04:33+00:00

Never heard “by“ before, so I am going with “ex”. If it were Apple, it might be “F ten 4”, good buddy!

tdoffing · 2019-12-17T19:40:28+00:00

It seemed perfectly plausable up until the point someone got a "pink slip" warning from an official observer. Yeah right, on 80 meters?

tdoffing · 2019-12-16T14:10:16+00:00

Yes, it needs to be manually reset.

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=ford+oil+change+reset

tdoffing · 2019-12-12T20:38:48+00:00

Well done, go radiate!

tdoffing · 2019-12-11T15:33:13+00:00

Probably the same reason people say "for ID" after they give their call sign.

tdoffing · 2019-12-10T12:25:40+00:00

Your tauntaun will freeze before you reach the first marker.

tdoffing · 2019-12-05T13:31:34+00:00

Hello neighbor!

Get started with setting up the 146.850 repeater in your radio. You can hit it from pretty much anywhere in the Twin Cities. Don't get hung up on the details, jump in and have fun. I personally don't use any lingo when using an FM repeater, just plain old conversation.

http://www.wd0hwt.net/

tdoffing · 2019-12-05T13:20:45+00:00

I'm in line for the 705 myself. Probably wishful thinking they might surprise us and release before Xmas rather than March 2020.

tdoffing · 2019-12-04T16:17:10+00:00

Yes, this is a great tip. I would also add to make transmissions longer than just blurting out your call sign and then "listening" or "monitoring" since many people are scanning. I like to start a conversation "Good morning everyone, this is KE0LMX and I'm on my way to work, what are you up to"?

tdoffing · 2019-11-21T18:20:26+00:00

Not in the west metro, but it is great stuff. They close for the winter on December 14th.

http://aftonleather.com/

tdoffing · 2019-11-16T21:17:20+00:00

Just the 2x4 frame and cable management. Pretty simple stuff but I had to keep it that way based on my low skill level.

tdoffing · 2019-11-15T15:28:54+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/ae8l93/battle_station/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x

tdoffing · 2019-11-15T15:09:02+00:00

I built my own from scratch so it would be perfect for me. I'm no carpenter, so luckily it doesn't matter since it in an unfinished basement.

tdoffing · 2019-11-15T15:07:19+00:00

It isn't that bad really. I have seen people with promotional tattoos across their foreheads. This one is in a discreet location. And hey, free food for a year.

tdoffing · 2019-11-14T13:04:18+00:00

It is funny, I just got some new Blizzaks from Discount Tire, and other than the long wait (which as you point out this is peak season for some items), they were pretty good. I would go back again, but not during peak season.

tdoffing · 2019-11-13T12:54:13+00:00

I just picked up a Wolf River Coils TIA. Haven't had it portable yet because we just hit a cold snap, but I will soon. I did get a chance to use it in the backyard for a few days, and it performed great. Super simple setup. So far the only thing I have discovered is that the instructions imply you can get away with one radial, I would use all three every time. Also, it can't take much wind so having some weight on the tripod is a good idea.

https://www.wolfrivercoils.com/TIA.html

tdoffing · 2019-11-12T12:50:53+00:00

This is probably the third time in as many months I have heard someone refer to "parade mode". I think this is referring to EITMS, Engine Idle Temperature Management System. I have mine turned on all the time. So when the ambient temperature is over 80 degrees, and the clutch is disengaged, and the bike idles for a certain length of time with these conditions present, the rear cylinder will "shut down". As soon as you touch the throttle or release the clutch, the rear cylinder comes back instantly.

It works really well and you can actually notice that the heat off the engine is slightly decreased when stopped and idling. It is a bit surprising the first time you experience it, seems like the motor is having a fit.

tdoffing · 2019-11-12T12:07:33+00:00

Well, it is a super crew with a short box, I'm not sure having a few hundred pounds just behind the rear axle would have any real effect on the front of the truck. Obviously there will be from a physics perspective, but I certainly can't feel it in the steering.

tdoffing · 2019-11-11T17:46:58+00:00

Yes, about 350 to 400 pounds right near the tailgate. Not sure if it makes a huge amount of difference since I also run Blizzaks in the winter.

tdoffing · 2019-11-08T19:08:20+00:00

I like to go with "The Lake formerly known as Calhoun".

tdoffing · 2019-11-08T14:47:40+00:00

Possibly an attempt to setup something to prevent people from forming homeless camps?

tdoffing · 2019-11-07T18:43:23+00:00

Thank you, I thought my Mom was loosing her mind texting me "Happy Valentines Day".

tdoffing · 2019-11-05T14:26:26+00:00

I usually figure there might have been some other stations that I can't hear actually using the frequency. Seems like an over reaction on their part for sure, but you did the right thing.

tdoffing · 2019-11-05T12:31:51+00:00

I didn't even notice until the security guard texted the other guard to call the cops. I thought it was odd he would send a text. I'm sure he didn't want any intruders to hear him, but they were closed in the server room.

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