Re: [AFMUG] OT: Switching Home to Grid Tied Solar

2020-07-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Gas heat. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2020, at 8:49 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > He says he uses electric heat, do you also? > > From: AF On Behalf Of TJ Trout > Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:44 PM > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Switching Home to

Re: [AFMUG] OT - political

2020-07-20 Thread Chuck McCown
Yeah, like the weather underground? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > They pretend to be part of the protest, but are working against it. You'd > have to sit down with one of them to try to understand their motives. This is > one possible explanatio

Re: [AFMUG] OT - political

2020-07-20 Thread Chuck McCown
Interesting. And to quote Rob’t Frost “and that has made all the difference” . Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2020, at 10:04 AM, Brian Webster wrote: > > In Portland part of the protest and occupy movement protesters were trying > to camp out in a FEDERAL PARK downtown. This attempt to occ

Re: [AFMUG] OT (not political) first pitch

2020-07-20 Thread Chuck McCown
Swamp rats Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2020, at 6:49 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > Dr. Fauci to throw ceremonial first pitch on opening day for Washington > Nationals. > > And in other sports news, what will be the new name for the Washington > football team? Apparently the smart mon

Re: [AFMUG] As I changed channels

2020-07-21 Thread Chuck McCown
I look at them every day and wonder when I am going to get a short piece of ciaxto go from the wall plate to the box... Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2020, at 3:32 PM, Lewis Bergman wrote: > >  > Speaking of TV...Chuck, how did the Experiment go with the TV DVR's I sent. > Did you have a

Re: [AFMUG] 450i/450m DFS false detect problem solved in later firmware?

2020-07-22 Thread Chuck McCown
I would not expect a thin layer of conformal to bother the antenna in a significant way. It might if you were putting it on a bare patch but that is not the case here. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2020, at 6:53 AM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: > >  > > I decided to try a conformal coating on

Re: [AFMUG] 450i/450m DFS false detect problem solved in later firmware?

2020-07-22 Thread Chuck McCown
r not the latest modules or not > have the same issues, but I suspect they likely do. > > On the other hand, it wouldn't surprise me to find that what they're > concerned about isn't going to change the tuning enough to actually make a > difference, and they'r

Re: [AFMUG] 450i/450m DFS false detect problem solved in later firmware?

2020-07-22 Thread Chuck McCown
If you can read signal strength, that is all you need. Spray it and watch for a change. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2020, at 6:59 PM, Forrest Christian (List Account) > wrote: > >  > I'll have to do some experiments here to see if I'm comfortable with doing > this. I was hopeful that

Re: [AFMUG] customer to English dictionary

2020-07-23 Thread Chuck McCown
I would call that throughput. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:17 PM, Dave wrote: > >  > I always thought of speed as the latency as I was taught in the golden age of > X.25 host LOL! > > Capacity is the measure of how much can we send at one time with that same > latency. > > A

Re: [AFMUG] OT Thanks Lewis!

2020-07-24 Thread Chuck McCown
It must be getting it via tv channel meta data. There is no other connection. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2020, at 10:24 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > I don't know who the current guide provider is, but Channel Master has had > issues in the past. It used to say down at the bottom of th

Re: [AFMUG] bored

2020-07-24 Thread Chuck McCown
Heinlein frequently had a Mormon character that was cast in a positive fashion. I really appreciated that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 3:15 PM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: > > Heinlein hasn’t aged as well as I would have expected. Some great ideas > but the sex bits appealed a lot

Re: [AFMUG] bored

2020-07-24 Thread Chuck McCown
Where is my book of smites... Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 4:36 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > As if Mormons had positive aspects. > > bp > > > On 7/24/2020 3:06 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: >> Heinlein frequently had a Mormon character that was c

Re: [AFMUG] bored

2020-07-24 Thread Chuck McCown
cy clothes? >> >> From: AF On Behalf Of Bill Prince >> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 5:36 PM >> To: af@af.afmug.com >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] bored >> >> As if Mormons had positive aspects. >> >> bp >> >> >> On 7/24/2020 3:06

Re: [AFMUG] bored

2020-07-24 Thread Chuck McCown
First three Dune books are pretty good. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 9:04 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > My wife was into science fiction. She always bought these every year: > https://us.macmillan.com/series/yearsbestsciencefiction/ > > After she died, I took boxes of them to th

Re: [AFMUG] OT (not political) first pitch

2020-07-25 Thread Chuck McCown
One for certain is that I would have walked 30’ closer to the plate so my pitch could have made it to the catcher. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Steve Jones wrote: > >  > I dont like fauci going political at all, and I definitely don't like the guy > not following his ow

Re: [AFMUG] private plane crash in Utah

2020-07-25 Thread Chuck McCown
In the other side of the mountain. Some kind of departure problem, the absolutely worst time to have a problem. Probably a fuel issue. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2020, at 8:51 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > Fireball in someone’s back yard. Chuck, is West Jordan near you? > > https://w

Re: [AFMUG] private plane crash in Utah

2020-07-25 Thread Chuck McCown
I have used that airport a bunch. Lots of houses around it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2020, at 9:24 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > >  > I sent him email earlier today... hasn't responded yet...hello Chuck > >> On Sat, Jul 25, 2020, 8:51 PM Ken Hohhof wrote: >> Fireball in someone’s back

Re: [AFMUG] Way too easy

2020-07-26 Thread Chuck McCown
I knew it was one of those lawless countries. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 26, 2020, at 9:45 AM, Larry Smith wrote: > > Jacksonville, Florida, June 18th > > -- > Larry Smith > lesm...@ecsis.net > >> On Sun July 26 2020 10:13, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: >> I remember the article, thought it was

[AFMUG] OT movie

2020-07-29 Thread Chuck McCown
Just watched “Tread”. Very interesting. I got me a bulldozer and a welding shop too. Now, who am I pissed off at? Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT movie

2020-07-30 Thread Chuck McCown
Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 29, 2020, at 7:31 PM, Jay Weekley wrote: > > Was that about the Killdozier? > > Chuck McCown wrote: >> Just watched “Tread”. Very interesting. I got me a bulldozer and a welding >> shop too. Now, who am I pissed off at?

Re: [AFMUG] OT Breaking news

2020-07-30 Thread Chuck McCown
Only have cold Odouls on the fridge. Will that do? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 30, 2020, at 5:45 PM, Sean Heskett wrote: > >  > I feel triggered, I think you owe me a beer or else you’ll be canceled. > > > >> On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 4:51 PM wrote: >> While he has not said he is going t

Re: [AFMUG] OT Breaking news

2020-07-30 Thread Chuck McCown
Loved Doc. Heard him in concert just a couple of years ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 30, 2020, at 6:28 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > Flashback to Johnny Carson monologues. Slightly misogynistic jokes, and > milking the ones that bombed. Recent article says: > > “His monologue jokes ar

Re: [AFMUG] OT Breaking news

2020-07-30 Thread Chuck McCown
I am ok being cancelled. Fewer phone calls and emails to tend to. My wife has me checking out narrow boat canal living in the UK. Could I really go back to an unconnected life? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 30, 2020, at 7:21 PM, Adam Moffett wrote: > >  > I don't really understand the comp

Re: [AFMUG] IP Echelon Delinquent

2020-08-01 Thread Chuck McCown
Sounds like a job for Wispa. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2020, at 4:37 PM, TJ Trout wrote: > >  > Law enforcement pays as well. Lookup the rates the big boys charge the police > for these requests. They have pricing tables just like every other product > they sell.. > >> On Sat, Aug 1

[AFMUG] OT SpaceX

2020-08-02 Thread Chuck McCown
Fun watching the splashdown this morning. Watching them waiting to pop the hatch now. Makes me feel like a kid again. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT. I Am El Paso Strong

2020-08-02 Thread Chuck McCown
Nice hat. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2020, at 4:52 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > >  > Tomorrow Aug 3rd.. > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.c

Re: [AFMUG] Vehicle Assignment Sheet

2020-08-04 Thread Chuck McCown
We have a pre shift inspection check list and a minimum equipment and tool list. Our employer handbook speaks to what is expected. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2020, at 7:47 PM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > > Does anyone have an example of a sheet for vehicle assignment to employees? > > Some

Re: [AFMUG] OT Good news?

2020-08-04 Thread Chuck McCown
I deeply resemble that comment, Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 4, 2020, at 1:10 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > It's those center morons you have to watch out for. > > > > bp > > > On 8/4/2020 12:07 PM, Mike Hammett wrote: >> People believe inept morons all of the time, generally a group of

Re: [AFMUG] Backhaul links

2020-08-04 Thread Chuck McCown
It was a name similar to frontier. Maybe frontiera? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 4, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Daniel White wrote: > >  > That is VTX I'd bet. > > https://www.vtx1.net/residential/internet/ > > I don't know if they hang out here - but some really good engineers there. > They bought

Re: [AFMUG] OT: ideas?

2020-08-05 Thread Chuck McCown
Please carefully parse what I said. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 5, 2020, at 7:21 PM, Robert wrote: > >  Sorry I should call Lent, but ignoring his quoting and spreading the nut > case doctor talking about hydrotoxic as the cure for coronavirus cannot be > ignored or swept under the rug as "

Re: [AFMUG] OT: ideas?

2020-08-06 Thread Chuck McCown
Might take about 6 months longer than that... Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2020, at 4:19 PM, Mike Meluskey wrote: > >  > Yes. > I respect you and your list. > If others decide throw temper tantrums and pollute the list with their > unsolicited political philosophies, I will unsubscribe and

Re: [AFMUG] [SPAM] Re: COVID Exposure and the real world

2020-08-07 Thread Chuck McCown
I actually do have what you could call a bunker. That is what my neighbors call it. Underground room off a tunnel that connects my house basement with my garage lower level. Like to find a fancy old bank vault door for it. I told my kids that when I croak they will find it stuffed floor to c

Re: [AFMUG] a real af question

2020-08-07 Thread Chuck McCown
I have a nice sine wave modular exeltech on both ends. Just prefer to be DC wherever possible. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 7, 2020, at 7:13 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: > >  > I don't think the MT or Ubnt are 48v out of the box. > > With the MT people have regularly popped open the case and the

Re: [AFMUG] Sports Streaming

2020-08-08 Thread Chuck McCown
No, we are North if that area. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 7, 2020, at 9:44 PM, Robert wrote: > >  Was your location downwind from the Nevada Test Area? > > On 8/7/20 1:55 PM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: >> We have one dude with 75 head of Texas Longhorns. His neighbors “love it”. >> The county

Re: [AFMUG] Sports Streaming

2020-08-08 Thread Chuck McCown
$1 cheeseburger from McD gets the job done for me Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2020, at 8:57 AM, Trey Scarborough wrote: > > Well the jokes on them because now it has spread there too. I really think > that the uptick in real estate is due to summer normal and people realizing > they don'

Re: [AFMUG] Sports Streaming

2020-08-08 Thread Chuck McCown
ust > thinking about it….. > > From: AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com] On Behalf Of Chuck McCown > Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2020 10:20 AM > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Sports Streaming > > $1 cheeseburger from McD gets the job done fo

Re: [AFMUG] OT Body in the road

2020-08-08 Thread Chuck McCown
No but the same area. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2020, at 12:07 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > Is this it? > > https://www.newsbreak.com/utah/fairfield/news/1554751097935/woman-in-serious-condition-after-dirt-bike-vs-atv-crash-in-utah-county > > > > bp > > > On 8/7/2020 7:16 PM, ch..

Re: [AFMUG] OT note to self

2020-08-08 Thread Chuck McCown
Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2020, at 3:09 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > 2nd floor windows where there is no 2nd floor? > > bp > > >> On 8/8/2020 2:03 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: >> I give up. What is it, and why? >> >> From: AF On Be

Re: [AFMUG] OT note to self

2020-08-08 Thread Chuck McCown
4:21 PM > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT note to self > > I thought your Butler would take care of it. > > On Sat, Aug 8, 2020, 3:04 PM Ken Hohhof wrote: > I give up. What is it, and why? > > From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCow

Re: [AFMUG] OT note to self

2020-08-08 Thread Chuck McCown
She won’t put it on. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2020, at 4:41 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > >  > Wear a Butler suit or wife in French maid outfit and take picture.. > Ducking under my phone > >> On Sat, Aug 8, 2020, 4:09 PM Chuck McCown wrote: >> Washing the

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?

2020-08-09 Thread Chuck McCown
3:35 or 3:34 Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2020, at 5:48 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > >  > While back... > https://youtu.be/t5HyaTag27Q > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailm

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?

2020-08-10 Thread Chuck McCown
Yes, 3:35 or 3:34 Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2020, at 5:02 AM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > >  > I thought the time was 25 or 6 to 4? > >>> On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:44 AM, Brian Webster wrote: >>> >>  >> Love all the videos you have of the band. Fantastic stuff! >> >> Thank you, >> Brian

Re: [AFMUG] Poor Dishes on a Tower

2020-08-10 Thread Chuck McCown
Buncha crap all rotated together. Looks like that clamp around that giant leg may have been loose. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Nate Burke wrote: > > What the Poor dishes on a tower have to put up with. > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/

Re: [AFMUG] Poor Dishes on a Tower

2020-08-10 Thread Chuck McCown
tion >> causes bolts to loosen... >> The bigger the dishes the more wind load and stress on clamps. >> >> On Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 5:22 PM Chuck McCown wrote: >>> Buncha crap all rotated together. Looks like that clamp around that giant >>> leg may have been

[AFMUG] OT sad fall

2020-08-11 Thread Chuck McCown
I have never had to survive a fall without college football. Sob... the humanity!!! Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] Ot: illinois boiled eggs 14 minutes

2020-08-12 Thread Chuck McCown
I do 15 or 16 minutes. I like them a bit green. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 11, 2020, at 8:58 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > Steve, start with eggs cold or room temperature? 14 minutes sounds like a > long time, I haven’t made them in a while, but I’m thinking more like 11. > > Also inevit

Re: [AFMUG] Poor Dishes on a Tower

2020-08-12 Thread Chuck McCown
I had a Z28 too loved that car. When we started having kids had to het something larger. 350 glass packs. Could chirp the tires between shifts. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 11, 2020, at 9:02 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > My next door neighbors have parents in Iowa, and were just telling me

Re: [AFMUG] CPE Install Costs.xlsx

2020-08-12 Thread Chuck McCown
Those are huge factors. That is why I made this spreadsheet. I think preconnectorized inside fiber is the only way to go. I may add the biscuit and jumper later. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 12, 2020, at 6:13 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > Is cost the only consideration? What about install

[AFMUG] Arecibo

2020-08-12 Thread Chuck McCown
Hey Gino, is the big dish going to be out of service for a long time? Huge hole in it. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] CPE Install Costs.xlsx

2020-08-12 Thread Chuck McCown
The uv issue is a bit concerning. Especially if we need to run part way around the house. Still on the fence about the biscuit. One more connection and some expense. But this preterminated pushable stackable is pretty stiff and may not work well with the router sitting on a kitchen counter.

Re: [AFMUG] Ot: illinois boiled eggs 14 minutes

2020-08-13 Thread Chuck McCown
I don’t see the product you mention. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2020, at 6:33 AM, Forrest Christian (List Account) > wrote: > >  > I quit timing in minutes when I discovered one of the egg timers pictured > below. > > Throw it in the pot in cold water with the eggs and boil until the

Re: [AFMUG] Google Chrome "Deceptive Site Ahead"

2020-08-13 Thread Chuck McCown
I do pay for two newspapers and multiple periodicals. Have not noticed they are less biased. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2020, at 6:22 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > If we all actually paid for the news, we might. Just maybe. Get more quality > news. > > > > bp > > > On 8/13/2020

Re: [AFMUG] starlink speed test results!

2020-08-13 Thread Chuck McCown
That was certainly not scary. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2020, at 6:36 PM, Tushar Patel wrote: > > If those results held up, this may not be a real threat to fixed wireless. > > Tushar > > >> On Aug 13, 2020, at 7:19 PM, Robert wrote: >> >> You can listen to all the BS and disclai

Re: [AFMUG] QB for billing

2020-08-13 Thread Chuck McCown
Thanks, valuable advice. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2020, at 7:00 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > I do it, but for historical reasons. If you are already billing the > customers with QB, then yes you can run credit card transactions through it. > You are at Intuit’s mercy for fees thoug

Re: [AFMUG] ***SPAM*** OT: let the probing begin, Pentagon forming a task force to investigate UFO sightings - CNNPolitics

2020-08-13 Thread Chuck McCown
Probing snicker... Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2020, at 7:27 PM, Steve Jones wrote: > >  > What's the deal with the last 8 years, did a classification expire or > something? > >> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020, 6:36 PM Jaime Solorza >> wrote: >> https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/13/politics/penta

[AFMUG] OT persids

2020-08-13 Thread Chuck McCown
When you get up to pee at 2am, go outside and look for meteors tonight. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] QB for billing

2020-08-13 Thread Chuck McCown
rks fine, sends invoices, collects payments. No issues. We > do use QB online, not desktop. > >> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 8:19 PM Chuck McCown wrote: >> Thanks, valuable advice. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Aug 13, 2020, at 7:00 PM, Ken Hohhof

Re: [AFMUG] OT - Utah mink test positive

2020-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Don’t have sex with them. Duh! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2020, at 7:17 PM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > >  > Perfect. So now we vaccinate humans and do what with all the animals? > >>> On Aug 17, 2020, at 9:10 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: >>> >>  >> Coronavirus at Utah fur farms. >> >> https

Re: [AFMUG] ballast calucations

2020-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Probably depends on the actual wind load vs the design wind load. If both were lightly loaded then you will probably be fine. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2020, at 7:45 PM, Steve Jones wrote: > >  > so if I have 2 npms that call for say 1000lbs ballast with mast and antenna > and decide

Re: [AFMUG] Utility Pole Attachment - Tree Trimming?

2020-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Good question but I doubt anyone would question you. If they did tell em the pole owner wanted it done. I honestly don’t remember ever seeing trimming addressed in the agreement. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2020, at 8:17 PM, cg...@graytechsoftware.com wrote: > >  > Does a utility pole

Re: [AFMUG] GIS VetroMap Contract Help wanted

2020-08-19 Thread Chuck McCown
Is this something you are doing to document your osp? Cost? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2020, at 4:57 PM, Sterling Jacobson wrote: > >  > I need someone with some time this month and next, to help my team correctly > populate VetroMap for our fiber plant. > > Let me know. > -- > AF m

Re: [AFMUG] Locating mud filled conduit

2020-08-19 Thread Chuck McCown
Hand holes fill with muddy water. You should foam them when you are done to prevent this. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2020, at 5:03 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > Is it normal for the duct to be full of mud? That seems ungood. I’m also > assuming the fiber in that duct is carrying traf

Re: [AFMUG] Plume or Calix managed WiFi

2020-08-19 Thread Chuck McCown
Chickpea, not gonna ask Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2020, at 5:36 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > No and yes. > > I still remember the dorm cafeteria at college and they would have beans and > beets on the same day and you would say beans but they would pretend to hear > beets and put a

Re: [AFMUG] Plume or Calix managed WiFi

2020-08-19 Thread Chuck McCown
Beets, pickled or otherwise are a go to snack for me. I have several cans in the fridge right now. Beets, pork n beans, Vienna sausages. Basic staples of life. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2020, at 5:36 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > No and yes. > > I still remember the dorm cafeteria

Re: [AFMUG] Plume or Calix managed WiFi

2020-08-19 Thread Chuck McCown
, I’ll eat sweet&sour red cabbage, and things the rest of my > family just know they hate, like lima beans and eggplant. Actually I don’t > eat them because did I mention my family hates them? > > From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown > Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 8:46 P

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-20 Thread Chuck McCown
Sure. Rise/digits and whatever else they were called used to be one of the largest buyers out there. If the price is right anyone is likely to sell. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2020, at 7:46 PM, cjwstudios wrote: > >  > Do folks still buy and sell ISP’s? I was bored and thinking about

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-21 Thread Chuck McCown
5 x ebidta Revenue multiples are of no value. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2020, at 5:30 PM, cjwstudios wrote: > >  > 1x annual revenue and hope the customers stay on > >> On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 5:43 PM Matt Hoppes >> wrote: >> This is the issue I’ve always had when I’ve looked at buyi

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-22 Thread Chuck McCown
t; > 5x EBIDTA / revenue gets you what, in purchases that have been made? > > > > - > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > > Midwest Internet Exchange > > The Brothers WISP > > > > > From: "Chuck McCown" > To: &q

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-22 Thread Chuck McCown
; I am sometimes puzzled by competitors who seem to have crappy service, are >> hated by their customers, and have high churn. Then I realize they are >> milking the cash cow, spending as little as possible, and probably making as >> much or more profit as I am. In the case of

Re: [AFMUG] 5G

2020-08-22 Thread Chuck McCown
5g is competition thus not OT IMHO. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 12:51 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > AFAIK unless I missed the memo, we only have one special subject header; > "OT:". > > If we want to reclassify or maybe just classify we should discuss. 5G is what > I would con

Re: [AFMUG] Fw: 5G

2020-08-22 Thread Chuck McCown
Ever play telephone? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 12:57 PM, Robert wrote: > >  uh, what phone service? > > On 8/22/20 11:30 AM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: >> >> Isn’t it obvious who has better phone service? >> >> >> >> >> >> From: ch...@wbmfg.com >> Sent: Saturday, Aug

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-22 Thread Chuck McCown
gt; much or more profit as I am. In the case of big, crappy companies, they > probably don’t sweat the churn because there are millions more suckers out > there, you just need advertising to rope some of them in to replace the > cancellations. Like when asked about Frontier, I describe

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-22 Thread Chuck McCown
that if 5x EDIBTA = Y, then what was Y / annual > revenue? > > > > - > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > > Midwest Internet Exchange > > The Brothers WISP > > > > > From: "Chuck McCown" > To: "AnimalFarm

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-23 Thread Chuck McCown
I will never give employees ownership again. Has a couple really bad experiences with that. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2020, at 6:09 AM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: > > Or do the compromise between you and Matt - the ESOP where the employees end > up owning it. You get nearly the same mone

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-23 Thread Chuck McCown
I do profit sharing when there are profits that can be shared. Just not equity sharing. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2020, at 6:22 AM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > >  > Lewis, > It’s your business and you can do what you want to with it and I won’t judge > anyone for that. > > We do do prof

Re: [AFMUG] Buying and selling ISP’s

2020-08-23 Thread Chuck McCown
If they put skin in the game. Big no to gifting equity. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2020, at 7:45 AM, Lewis Bergman wrote: > >  > ESOP isn't a compromise. It is a group of employees willing to risk what they > have for what they want. I would rather sell to e employee's than anyone el

Re: [AFMUG] Aviat power supplies and exploding power strips

2020-08-23 Thread Chuck McCown
I had something similar happen. An electrician picked the wild leg of a three phase to connect a new receptacle. We had about 208 volts on it. Of course only discovered after the damage. I have seen neutrals get damaged and connected to the other side of the box giving you 220. Did you check

Re: [AFMUG] Aviat power supplies and exploding power strips

2020-08-23 Thread Chuck McCown
g box was making a massive murder >> capacitor. >> >> Turns out there's 210v and all our existing PSU are rated to 240v, the >> meanwells are switch selected, and this power strip happenned to have surge >> where the other did not. >> >>

Re: [AFMUG] billing again

2020-08-24 Thread Chuck McCown
In my memory Charles started it. We were one of the first customers. We had to bail because it couldn’t accept all cards if I remember correctly. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 24, 2020, at 5:36 AM, Jeff Broadwick - Lists wrote: > > ConVergence owns IPPay. They are now a subsidiary company l

Re: [AFMUG] billing again

2020-08-24 Thread Chuck McCown
; their product/services > > Gino Villarini > Founder/President > @gvillarini > t: 787.273.4143 Ext. 204 > > www.aeronetpr.com | Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, PR 00968 > > From: AF on behalf of Chuck McCo

Re: [AFMUG] Installer tool list

2020-08-25 Thread Chuck McCown
Back when I installed 1A2 key telephones, each extension had a 25 pair line cord. So I had to run 25 pair to an amphenol connector block each time. Took some skill to punch down 50 wires and leave slack for maintenance and make it look pretty. I used a spudger to make it look perfect. Sent f

Re: [AFMUG] [ External ] Audio tune 450i SMs?

2020-08-27 Thread Chuck McCown
Gen Z worst case scenario: “My Firestick is clocking”. Have you seen a doctor? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2020, at 6:56 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > My Internet isn’t strong enough, my Firestick is clocking. > > From: AF On Behalf Of Dave > Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2020 7:52 PM > T

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Installer Etiquette

2020-08-28 Thread Chuck McCown
Act normal. If you normally stare at boobs while talking to a woman stare away. Seriously some women don’t really think of how it makes you feel, some don’t care, some are militant. Irrespective put eyes on manual control and stay out of the temporary flight restrictions zone. Sent from my i

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Installer Etiquette

2020-08-28 Thread Chuck McCown
If you have kids and the mother nurses, you will quickly become desensitized. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2020, at 3:57 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: > > Act normal. If you normally stare at boobs while talking to a woman stare > away. Seriously some women don’t really think of

Re: [AFMUG] OT new hires

2020-08-28 Thread Chuck McCown
My mom was kidnapped by Gypsies as a kid. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2020, at 5:37 PM, Adam Moffett wrote: > >  > I'm like 1/64th Gypsythey were a first nation back in India somewhere. I > feel like I need reparations. > > On 8/28/2020 6:57 PM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: >> I have som

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Installer Etiquette

2020-08-28 Thread Chuck McCown
Cat house is worse than harder house. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2020, at 7:14 PM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > > As others said - it’s no big deal. Kid is eating. > > The breasts are not being used in a sexual manner. She isn’t flashing you. > She’s using them to feed her off spring. >

[AFMUG] Java

2020-08-28 Thread Chuck McCown
Is UBNT making any moves away from Java? Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Installer Etiquette

2020-08-28 Thread Chuck McCown
Cat sh*t. Hoarder. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2020, at 7:57 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: > > Cat house is worse than harder house. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 28, 2020, at 7:14 PM, Matt Hoppes >> wrote: >> >> As others said - it

Re: [AFMUG] Java

2020-08-29 Thread Chuck McCown
Can't think of any radio > manufacturer that has implemented a Java-requiring interface within the last > 3 years. > >> On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 9:02 PM Chuck McCown wrote: >> Is UBNT making any moves away from Java? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >&g

Re: [AFMUG] Beehive Broadband

2020-08-29 Thread Chuck McCown
I started Beehive Broadband but am no longer involved. What is this in reference yo? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2020, at 6:51 AM, Lewis Bergman wrote: > >  > Chuck, is this you? > If so I want to ask for a favor where I pay you money. > > -- > Lewis Bergman > 325-439-0533 Cell > --

Re: [AFMUG] OT: This is why I can't enjoy things

2020-08-29 Thread Chuck McCown
I have a player piano and never noticed. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > > Analytical to the core. I would never have noticed that, even though I have > a reputation for being nit picky. > > > bp > > >> On 8/29/2020 3:11 PM, Nate Burke wrote: >> So

Re: [AFMUG] Camera Systems

2020-08-29 Thread Chuck McCown
Can’t make any money that way. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2020, at 5:24 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > I hope you have a piece of black electrical tape over the cameras in your > laptop and phone. > > From: AF On Behalf Of Mike Hammett > Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2020 4:32 PM > To: An

Re: [AFMUG] OT new hires

2020-09-01 Thread Chuck McCown
Love high density == more customers. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2020, at 11:49 AM, Steven Kenney wrote: > >  > That is what is coming to North America ... high density housing for > everyone... crammed in like sardines. Just like Eastern Europe. > > Its coming! Just wait ! /shakes fi

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Jetpack

2020-09-01 Thread Chuck McCown
I wonder if he has biffed it yet? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2020, at 4:11 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > >  > It was this guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHk13Xa8dqI > >> On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 2:51 PM Jaime Solorza >> wrote: >> That's all we need... flying car accidents raining bodies >

Re: [AFMUG] Who installed this??

2020-09-02 Thread Chuck McCown
Me too. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 2, 2020, at 6:30 AM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > > Yes. > >> On Sep 2, 2020, at 8:19 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: >> >> I have some like that. Part of the reason to pay the extra money for >> Radiowaves dishes is they aren't like Ikea furniture, they come mostly

Re: [AFMUG] Who installed this??

2020-09-02 Thread Chuck McCown
Peel off and leave it or put your own on. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 2, 2020, at 10:41 AM, Caleb Knauer wrote: > >  > They come with the logo as stickers now. Pulls off real easy :) > >> On Wed, Sep 2, 2020 at 8:19 AM Ken Hohhof wrote: >> I have some like that. Part of the reason to pay t

Re: [AFMUG] Who installed this??

2020-09-02 Thread Chuck McCown
k any of them had logos on the radomes. Neither > pre-applied nor in the box. > > We also put up some 1 ft 18 GHz Andrew/Commscope dishes and those also had no > logo. No Andrew lightning bolt either. But those are very small dishes. > > From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McC

Re: [AFMUG] Who installed this??

2020-09-03 Thread Chuck McCown
s year about the same time they >> stopped putting the 820 mounting brackets on. Now it’s separate box with >> some spacers etc. First round didn’t have any instructions and they weren’t >> on the website either. Fun times. >> >> >> >> Ken Hohhof >>

Re: [AFMUG] 24v to 48v upconverter pulses

2020-09-03 Thread Chuck McCown
Lots of equipment will have a high inrush current wham starting. I think you don’t have enough capacity to get things started. Cheap DC-DC converters don’t like high starting loads. A fix would be a series inductor with a flywheel diode. I am on the road else I would help with some component

Re: [AFMUG] 24v to 48v upconverter pulses

2020-09-03 Thread Chuck McCown
Thermistor could work. Google inrush current limiters. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 3, 2020, at 12:56 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: > > Lots of equipment will have a high inrush current wham starting. I think > you don’t have enough capacity to get things started. Cheap DC-D

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