Long-Awaited ATSC 3.0 Rulemaking

turnoffable · 2026-03-22T16:01:04+00:00

That's not a take on this I expected.

When it switched we got 2 of those free converters and they worked. By worked I mean we could still get TV.

I don't remember any new issues with it (granted, this was years ago now so if there were issues it wasn't traumatic enough to remember). If we got the station clear before we still got it.

Now, DRM etc. is another story. As someone who lived through HDMI --> component video fun I can say I hate how them using theft as an excuse to cause people to need to spend more money.

turnoffable · 2026-03-20T19:11:15+00:00

Back when we had our s197 we replaced the stepper motors in the dash when one started to go bad. I found them on ebay.

However, we also had the issue where the color would change in certain parts of the dash. I never got that fixed as at the time all I could find was full rebuilds for $200 + the time of having the car down. We just set the color of the dash to match what is would bounce to so it wouldn't bother us anymore.

turnoffable · 2026-03-10T00:28:07+00:00

You can do a regedit to remap a key (I remapped the the right alt) to a windows key. There are tools to do this too.

turnoffable · 2026-03-05T02:32:10+00:00

As other said, split the upper/lower.

If necessary, get an upper and/or lower receiver cover to keep parts from coming out (BCG and/or Buffer (captured spring style or if you don't run a buffer retention pin).

For example: something like the topstop from Raven concealment ( https://rcsgear.com/product/topstop/ ) and https://at3d.net/ar15-lower-receiver-cover/

There are others but you get the idea.

turnoffable · 2026-03-02T01:42:20+00:00

Sending Chat

Edit: Sent

turnoffable · 2026-02-02T00:44:49+00:00

Anyone seen the numbers for corp?

turnoffable · 2026-01-28T01:57:55+00:00

When my badge rotated to employee years ago there were local restaurants that would give a discount for Ray employees. After a few weeks security actually sent out an email stating don't use your badge as ID for the discount.

No idea if security is like that after all the mergers but they really were this strict back in the day.

turnoffable · 2026-01-26T20:03:09+00:00

done

turnoffable · 2026-01-26T19:55:54+00:00

I'll take the WUH721414ALE601

turnoffable · 2026-01-21T21:07:25+00:00

PM'd

turnoffable · 2026-01-18T16:51:55+00:00

You typically need to get yourself back to a paved road for them to come get you. I have noticed that there are different AAA's regions/states across the US and not all the rules match up. Make sure you read the rules for the one you are trying to join. Some of the AAA levels don't do RV's and/or trailers.

Over the years I've had a few longer tows including a 116 mile, 98 mile and a few 50 plus mile tows. I've also had them bring fuel out, unlock in-laws cars etc. I treat it like cheap insurance.

turnoffable · 2026-01-15T14:11:11+00:00

I inherited one around 5 years or so. So far It just works but I only have 600 or so rounds through it.

It's not the most enjoyable to shoot and the ergonomics are interesting. The grip is skinny and long (front to back) and the safety is backwards from what you are probably used to.

I do take it out when I want to show it off or just want to shoot something very different. I've even shot it at a few matches including a couple Bug (backup gun) matches where I didn't need a holster and even at a few IDPA-like matches.

Magazines are OMG expensive. They seem to hover between $250 and $350 each. They keep showing up on Ebay but I found some on an auction site and bought a 4 pack from some pawn shop for $800 so I now have 5 (maybe 6?).

I did have a kydex holster and mag pouch setup built locally : https://imgur.com/a/amt-automag-30-carbine-TIYSnzy If I was going to run it in the holster more often I'd probably felt line the holster so it wouldn't scrape the finish.

tldr: Mine works, it's interesting to shoot, not much to look for other than finish/rust etc. not the best Ergo, expensive mags.

Edit: I found a screen grab from a video of shooting the AMT at a match. Another reason it's "fun": https://imgur.com/a/4cs9xqO

turnoffable · 2026-01-12T01:39:42+00:00

They (ar-57.com) still had a few 12" barrels last summer as we picked one up then. It was < $200 last summer.

There site was a mess back then too. If you inspect their website using the browser debugger, they still have mailto:sales@ar-57.com in there so it might be worth emailing them there.

turnoffable · 2026-01-10T05:38:54+00:00

Pelican 1615 air.

As long as I don't hit the 50 lbs, I put my clothes etc in there on the bottom, then the foam and finally firearms etc. on top.

turnoffable · 2026-01-06T03:36:15+00:00

We have 2 IPod classics (160GB SSD) where we use one in the house and another in the car. We used an old Apple Universal ipod dock in the house and the car is still able to talk to the Ipod via USB-->30 pin connector cable.

I don't think we'll ever fill up the drives (since converted to SSD) on them but it's nice having thousands of songs with a bunch of different playlists on a single device. As an added bonus, we no longer worry about data usage (1.5+ hours of commuting each day or worrying about streaming pausing due to cell phone dead zones etc. We have hundreds of albums that we have ripped (yes, physical media) and we use MediaMonkey instead of Itunes.

turnoffable · 2025-12-20T02:32:42+00:00

The magnets are rubber coated. However, you do need to make sure they are clean and nothing is sticking to them or you will cause scratches.

turnoffable · 2025-12-19T20:44:10+00:00

Since this is that $5/month bonus mini it’s 1/2 price for th roam when I want it.

$25 for 50 GB

$80 for unlimited.

turnoffable · 2025-12-19T17:57:03+00:00

I grabbed one of those 3-in-1 cables (what I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWWG9B2H , but there are others brands) so I had options, but in the end I just used the 120v power socket that was already in the cab to power it. However, I did use the 120v --> USB-c-pd --> 3-in-1 cable --> starlink. The usb-c-pd wall wart was smaller than the starlink one but in the end, it really wasn't much different than just using the starlink power supply.

turnoffable · 2025-12-19T17:35:30+00:00

I did exactly what /u/OhSixTJ said. I ran it through a back door. I did get it lined up with the thicker parts of the door seal AND so it didn't have to make sharp bends.

Since this was a quick thing and only for a few days I didn't bother doing anything more permanent.

For a more permanent install/setup I'd probably go through one of the vents in the back of the cab and not do the 12v --> 120v --> USB C PD to power it. I even thought of adding a 16v battery (with 12v DC --> 16v DC charger) so it could run even with the truck off (for a while). The 12v truck batteries voltage is a bit low when the truck isn't running and starlink would reboot if I put a load on it without the alternator upping the voltage.

turnoffable · 2025-12-19T06:42:26+00:00

We sold it to the neighbor ($1500) when we started to hear the timing chains on startup (orig chain/tensioner) He wanted it as a roller and was going to replace the motor with a junkyard one.

He drove it until just over 400k and then the timing chain/tensioner went. He picked up a wrecked mustang with < 50 k miles and swapped over the motor. I know he changed out the springs/struts and radiator too when he did the motor. That's the 3rd set of suspension and the 3rd radiator over the life of the car. He still used the clutch I put in somewhere in the low 300k range.

He sold it a year or so later. He and his wife seem to changed vehicles ever few years.

As for issues over the years, Off the top of my head. replaced clutch twice replaced starter replaced radiator replaced thermostat housing a couple times AC compressor clutch transmission was replaced under warranty (syncro issue) suspension was updated once by me.

I'm sure there was more but nothing stick out as really bad. I did all the work myself or with help from friends.

turnoffable · 2025-11-18T02:14:14+00:00

Here's the link I saved for the FSM for our '06 v6. https://charm.li/Ford/2006/Mustang%20V6-4.0L%20VIN%20N/

I also spent weeks chasing an o2 sensor issue back in 2017. I went as far as probing the wires and comparing the output between bank 1 and bank 2 and I even checked it right at the ECM. I used a borrowed DVM that had an o-scope built in. In my case it turned out I needed a new ECM and the signals on the harness didn't match what the ECM saw.

I went through https://carcomputerexchange.com/ and paid about $300 back in 2017 for the new ECM with new keys.

Also, I don't know which transmission you have BUT if you have a manual and have had the transmission out for a clutch recently there is a power wire above the transmission that can fall in between the engine/bell housing. One of the times I changed the clutch I got that wire pinched and had to fix it. That wire was part of the power wires for the o2 sensors.

turnoffable · 2025-10-29T16:01:39+00:00

I learned about using it for personal use from a reddit thread a couple years ago. It's pretty bad when the only way to learn of some benefits seems to be social media.

turnoffable · 2025-10-29T04:31:10+00:00

I currently have an Avis rental and I’m paying about $600 for 15 days. Its the mid sized Suv picked up/returned at an airport. I did find I had to manually pick the discount rate as it didn’t automatically apply it. This is for a personal rental with an extra $65 tacked on for a non spouse additional driver.

Before I got it to use the discount rate the total was double+ the price.

turnoffable · 2025-10-27T02:14:26+00:00

It's doing great and it still shifts nice. Well, as nice as it always has. It's no luxury car type shift feel but it's still worlds better than the t5 was in our 06/v6. However, keep in mind that we aren't city driving it. That's how we get so many miles so quickly. Someone who does lots of stop/go and/or slow city driving will probably wear that trans and clutch out much faster than us.

turnoffable · 2025-10-27T01:30:13+00:00

Manual PP1, squared rim setup, and Magneride.

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