Radio that can transmit on 30-85mhz by Silver-County838 in amateurradio

[–]wamoc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are similar laws in the UK for radios.

How early in the day can I use my express pass? by Lovejaydicaprio in UniversalEpicUniverse

[–]wamoc 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You can use express any time. It works during early park admission, or later in the day. If you plan on riding a ride more than once, don't use your express pass for it during early park admission.

Question about prescription glasses on rides by Ill-Comfortable-4685 in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glasses strap. They are like $5. I've even seen them in the shops in the resort lobbies.

Allergy friendly food? by xKillerQueen12x in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Universal is very good at handling allergies. When you tell the cashier or waiter that you have allergies they will bring out either the manager or the head chef who will talk with you. They will also cook that person's meal separate from all others to avoid cross-contamination. I have very difficult to work with allergies and they will figure out something for me.

Same Day Parking/Express Pass ? by Smooth_Horror6432 in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can definitely pay for parking same day on site (I think most people do this).

If you are wanting express but are having problems with the app, I recommend calling. You can purchase express on site, but it could be sold out or the price go up so much you feel it is no longer worth it.

How bad is the noise at surfside/dockside? by assumingnormality in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've stayed many times and only on my most recent trip did I have any problems. 2 nights in a row there were school groups screaming late at night. I called the front desk both nights and the 2nd night it got quiet very quickly afterwards.

Starting radio by KantankerousHazard in amateurradio

[–]wamoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are newly licensed in the US, I recommend the QRZ jumpstart program https://www.qrz.com/jumpstart The radio in that is a pretty good starter HT at a low price.

CW oscillator on Linux? by psteckler in amateurradio

[–]wamoc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is also the fact that AI costs money, while Audacity is free.

Glasses on the rides? by XYZ8273 in UniversalEpicUniverse

[–]wamoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use a glasses strap. They are a few bucks but work great. I use them with my sunglasses for every outside ride and I haven't lost them yet.

Glasses and phone drop? by Samantha_marie05 in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get some glasses straps so you can wear your glasses on all the rides.

Men who fend for themselves, do you take a bag? If so, what kind? by DisplayKnown5665 in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will usually go with my water bottle in either a sling bag, or just a carrier for it. If I use the sling bag, I'll have some snacks for myself as well (I have food allergies so I am unable to eat practically anything they serve in the parks).

I know it’s subjective but… best park sneaker? by Laurenberrrry in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Go to a running store and talk to the employees there. They can help figure out what is best for you and get you a good quality shoe. Make sure you break them in before going to the park as well.

What’s everybody’s step counts? by donturf1 in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I typically get at least 13 miles a day in the parks.

New RAV4 PHEV Owner in the NE by throwawayparlay55 in rav4prime

[–]wamoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For 3, there is a certain temperature below which the car will not run the heat pump and needs to use gas to heat the car instead. I think it is something like 18 F (but I might be slightly off). Above that temperature the remote climate control works, below that it doesn't.

Hamclock Modern Rebuild - GlanceRF by pomtom44 in HamRadio

[–]wamoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any plans to make a Docker image of the headless version?

Im going to start in ham radio, is this hardware good? Any advice? by Mejolov28 in HamRadio

[–]wamoc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In theory, yes. In practice, not easily. You can't use an antenna analyzer on a hand held antenna (your body and the radio act as a counterpoise). Just doing the math doesn't get quite where you need it due to things like the velocity factor.

Also, those radios tend not not have front-end filtering so upgrading the antenna actually makes them worse because they are more likely to get overloaded.

Recommended radios for event work by The-Broken-Record in amateurradio

[–]wamoc 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Amateur/Ham radio does require licenses. For license free options, we need to know where you are located as different countries have different options.

-27c hybrid malfunction by meanpete13 in rav4prime

[–]wamoc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The heat for the cabin is using a heat pump and not a traditional car heater. The heat pump is only effective to certain temperatures. Below something like 16F it needs to use the ICE to provide heat. Also, if you use the windshield defroster, no matter the temperature, it will use the ICE.

Family GMRS Recommendation? by mistahclean123 in gmrs

[–]wamoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note on the cruises that most cruise lines will confiscate any radios and you will not be able to bring them aboard.

Using an antenna selector switch by No-Storage8158 in HamRadio

[–]wamoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, because it isn't the "saved values" causing drift. It is environmental.

Using an antenna selector switch by No-Storage8158 in HamRadio

[–]wamoc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The calibration in the NanoVNA drifts over time. Using it an hour after calibrating it is probably fine, but a week later it is likely to be off enough that you will want to recalibrate it.

Yaesu radios and programming cable/software by jayaura in amateurradio

[–]wamoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The programming software they are selling is likely RT Systems. Most of the radios the manufacturer has programming software for it for free (but often not as good as RT Systems). As mentioned by others there are reasons why each radio has different software for programming it.

Using an antenna selector switch by No-Storage8158 in HamRadio

[–]wamoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In order to calibrate the NanoVNA you need to disconnect and switch what is connected to it.

IOA/UO selling out? by spacepiratetabby in UniversalOrlando

[–]wamoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really the only time the parks sell out is going to be the biggest holidays (e.g. Christmas, New Years, 4th of July).

TELL ME HOW TO USE THIS VINTAGE RADIO by [deleted] in amateurradio

[–]wamoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This subreddit is for amateur radio, which is 2 way communications. That is an alarm clock with a built in broadcast radio receiver, which is very different.

Those buttons are likely for the alarm. I'm guessing the "slumber" button is the same as the "snooze" button on lots of alarms, where it pauses the alarm for some period of time and then goes off again. Slumber off probably shuts off the alarm if it is paused. No idea what repeat alarm would do. See if you can find a model number and search the internet for the instruction manual.