Re: [AFMUG] OT Remote Control

2019-09-29 Thread Chuck McCown
isn't FCC certified. For a guy that likes to roll his own there are a lot of options. On Sun, Sep 29, 2019, 10:57 AM Chuck McCown wrote: That would do it. From: Adam Moffett Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2019 9:54 AM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Remo

Re: [AFMUG] UPS OR INVERTER FOR DC?

2019-09-30 Thread Chuck McCown
Dc plant. Modular hot swap rectifiers and inverters. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2019, at 12:50 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote: > > Hey Gang, > > WE have outgrown our UPS system and I was wondering what would be the ideal > choice for 8-12 KVA AC systems for our Core? > > High End UPS

Re: [AFMUG] UPS OR INVERTER FOR DC?

2019-09-30 Thread Chuck McCown
I still like Exeltech MX series. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2019, at 1:24 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote: > > Any preferred vendor for the hot-swap inverters? > > From: AF on behalf of Chuck McCown > Reply-To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > Date: Monday, Septe

Re: [AFMUG] Grounding vs Isolation?

2019-09-30 Thread Chuck McCown
I agree, never lost a radio during storms, but Utah doesn’t hold a candle to OR for storms. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote: > > I remember back in the day, We didn’t ground our Canopy gear and we had very > few issues with lightning and/or surges… >

Re: [AFMUG] in case Chuck wants to move to Montana

2019-10-01 Thread Chuck McCown
Forrest already lives there. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2019, at 6:22 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > > Here’s the house for you: > > https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/otherworldly-off-the-grid-compound-in-montana/ > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailm

Re: [AFMUG] Big Boy 4014

2019-10-01 Thread Chuck McCown
Yes. Twice actually. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2019, at 7:17 PM, Robert wrote: > > Any chance anyone in Utah went over to watch it go by? > > Robert > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com ht

Re: [AFMUG] OT Remote Control

2019-10-01 Thread Chuck McCown
and we used to have hundreds of transmitters. Now we have maybe 10. > > Why don't you get a higher power mobile and file for an itinerant license? > Digital radios normally have some i/o capability built in as well. > > I know they won't be as cheap as the $30 BF junk thou

Re: [AFMUG] Big Boy 4014

2019-10-01 Thread Chuck McCown
Not sure. Maybe. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2019, at 8:55 PM, Robert wrote: > > Pictures? > >> On 10/1/19 7:49 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: >> Yes. Twice actually. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 1, 2019, at 7:17 PM, Robert wro

Re: [AFMUG] Big Boy 4014

2019-10-01 Thread Chuck McCown
ds were little, we would take them to the Illinois Railway Museum > in Union, IL. I thought when he was old enough my son would volunteer > there, but then he discovered computer games and Reddit. > > https://www.irm.org/ > > > -Original Message- > From: AF

[AFMUG] Remote Control - next question

2019-10-03 Thread Chuck McCown
We are loving the iot switch and app to remote control our air compressor. But I no longer want to leave my cell phone in the enclosure I made for the iot device. So, need a mobile hotspot device. We use AT&T. They have some kind of netgear device for $8 and change / month. Should I just get

Re: [AFMUG] Remote Control - next question

2019-10-04 Thread Chuck McCown
12:10 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Remote Control - next question Get a SIM from Hologram.io for $5. It works with AT&T and Verizon for as little as $1.5/month. Then put it in the hotspot device of your choice. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 8:39 PM Chuck McCown w

Re: [AFMUG] Show me your taco...El Toro Bronco in El Paso...Torchys taco can't light a candle to this ..

2019-10-07 Thread Chuck McCown
A true Spanish tortilla is full of potato. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2019, at 2:46 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > > In butteryes sir > >> On Sat, Oct 5, 2019, 3:29 AM Gino A. Villarini wrote: >> A baked potato? In a Mexican dish.. what…? >> >> >> >> Gino Villarini >> Founder/Presid

Re: [AFMUG] Show me your taco...El Toro Bronco in El Paso...Torchys taco can't light a candle to this ..

2019-10-08 Thread Chuck McCown
s Group >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Show me your taco...El Toro Bronco in El Paso...Torchys >> taco can't light a candle to this .. >> >> >> >> Correct Gino...but papas asadas are very Mexican especially in Northern >> Mexico .. >> >> >> >> On Mo

Re: [AFMUG] Tower contract

2019-10-08 Thread Chuck McCown
You need an easement and a contract in my opinion. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2019, at 9:08 AM, Steve Nedolast wrote: > > Does anyone have a contract for the rights to build a tower on someones > property that they are willing to share? > Thanks, Steve > > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@a

Re: [AFMUG] Tower contract

2019-10-08 Thread Chuck McCown
It just an easement. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2019, at 9:17 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: > > You need an easement and a contract in my opinion. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 8, 2019, at 9:08 AM, Steve Nedolast wrote: >> >> Does anyone have a cont

[AFMUG] OT Movie and Computer review

2019-10-11 Thread Chuck McCown
Judy Did not like. My wife liked it but I thought it was slow, draggy, depressing, not entertaining. Sad story. Microsoft surface pro Two thumbs way up. Got a docking adapter and it does almost everything my larger heavier laptop does except one thing: I like a left handed mouse. It does t

Re: [AFMUG] OT Movie and Computer review

2019-10-11 Thread Chuck McCown
g. Funny, talented, awkward, sad. From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown Sent: Friday, October 11, 2019 8:58 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] OT Movie and Computer review Judy Did not like. My wife liked it but I thought it was slow, draggy, depressing, not entertaining.

Re: [AFMUG] OT simplest microcontroller project

2019-10-18 Thread Chuck McCown
Yes. Plug in the usb and the led illuminates! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2019, at 2:47 PM, Lewis Bergman wrote: > >  > What does it do? Light the LED? > >> On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 3:38 PM Chuck McCown wrote: >> Ever >> >> >> >&

Re: [AFMUG] OT simplest microcontroller project

2019-10-19 Thread Chuck McCown
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT simplest microcontroller project >> >> I see a linear regulator and what is the other chip? >> >> On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 5:17 PM Chuck McCown wrote: >>> Yes. Plug in the usb an

Re: [AFMUG] OT dinner time

2019-10-19 Thread Chuck McCown
I didn’t find out. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 19, 2019, at 5:53 PM, can...@believewireless.net > wrote: > >  > What is a French taco? Do I want to know? > >> On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 11:42 AM Chuck McCown wrote: >> >> >> >> &g

Re: [AFMUG] I thought I had seen it all until today

2019-10-22 Thread Chuck McCown
I am going to try to make that happen. What a freakin day this has been, Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2019, at 9:21 PM, Lewis Bergman wrote: > >  > Well, in Texas, workers comp is not mandatory. Having said that, you can't > get any customer worth a damn if you don't have it, and I would

Re: [AFMUG] I thought I had seen it all until today

2019-10-22 Thread Chuck McCown
So far we have not received reinstatement notification. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2019, at 9:26 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: > >  > How long did the whole ordeal take, from policy cancelled to midnight > reinstatement? > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 W

[AFMUG] OT France

2019-10-24 Thread Chuck McCown
The worst thing about France is pay to pee. I always seem to forget about that. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] Falling Foliage

2019-10-25 Thread Chuck McCown
I wonder how strong a laser would have to be? And then there is the fire risk. Drones with agent orange would do the trick. Drone with chainsaw. Drone with shotgun. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 24, 2019, at 11:29 PM, Jason Wilson wrote: > >  > I can not confirm or deny that I may or may

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Induction coil voltage

2019-11-03 Thread Chuck McCown
One of my sons did that in college. Multiple coils with timing or sensor Ed switching between them. Less than impressive. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2019, at 9:27 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > Good sleuthing. > > Now I’m wondering how long it would take high school students to connect

Re: [AFMUG] RF Goggles

2019-11-06 Thread Chuck McCown
Certain targets like the female form sometimes breaks the coupling with the steering mechanism. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 6, 2019, at 1:04 PM, castarritt . wrote: > >  > The sensors are excellent, but there seems to be a manufacturing defect in > the majority of the mark one human skull p

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Live TV Streaming

2019-11-07 Thread Chuck McCown
Probably in a fringe area for youtubetv... -Original Message- From: Robert Andrews Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2019 5:50 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Live TV Streaming Youtubetv not in your area? On 11/07/2019 03:44 PM, Nate Burke wrote: None of the streaming servi

[AFMUG] OT Back in the USSA

2019-11-07 Thread Chuck McCown
My wife and I did 13 miles of walking in addition to riding the double decker bus and the canal boat tours in Amsterdam in the last couple of days. Been there, don’t that, don’t need to do Amsterdam again. I asked a girl at an airport food place if she watched Netflix. She said she did. I

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Induction coil voltage

2019-11-08 Thread Chuck McCown
I have been guilty of measuring voltage with an ammeter. But I was probably 12 years old. Those types of lessons cost a bit of tuition but they stick with you. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2019, at 5:33 AM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: > > For our EE power class (motors, generators, etc.) they

Re: [AFMUG] Thomas Freeburg

2019-11-10 Thread Chuck McCown
I met him once. Was kinda Motorola royalty, Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2019, at 3:37 PM, Chuck Macenski wrote: > >  > Amongst many other accomplishments and countless patents, Tom was the buy who > assembled (and provided a Motorola home for) the original Canopy engineering > team. He

Re: [AFMUG] Monday Funnies

2019-11-11 Thread Chuck McCown
Genocide you could call it Ginocide Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 11, 2019, at 1:01 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote: > >  > Weapon Delivery System: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyAi8HXgFR8&feature=youtu.be > > Gino Villarini > Founder/President > @gvillarini > t: 787.273.4143 Ex

[AFMUG] OT bad stock tips

2019-11-11 Thread Chuck McCown
I am thinking of following up my strategic Moviepass investment with one in PG&E. It has to be bottoming out. No where to go but up, right?-- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT bad stock tips

2019-11-11 Thread Chuck McCown
tcy filing. Which was totally predictable when they took on a mountain of debt to buy all the areas that Verizon and AT&T didn’t want. It has to be bottoming out. No where to go but up, right? From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 9:03 PM To: af@af.afm

Re: [AFMUG] Started a WISP discord server

2019-11-14 Thread Chuck McCown
App download is a bit slower than plate tectonics . Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2019, at 8:59 AM, Timothy Steele wrote: > >  > Forgot to set invite link to never expire > > here is the new link https://discord.gg/JfcyhZg > > Thanks, > >> On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 2:26 PM Timothy Steele

Re: [AFMUG] google earth printing and grouping

2019-11-15 Thread Chuck McCown
I use microsoft image composite editor and save image in GE. Just have to make sure not to change the level of zoom between the image exports. From: Cameron Crum Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 3:08 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] google earth printing and grouping

Re: [AFMUG] OT Belated Movie Review

2019-11-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Hard to beat Steve McQueen. Glad to hear it. Might give it a try today, Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2019, at 9:42 PM, Robert wrote: > >  & Even better than I could have hoped for, right there with the original Le > Mans, (Steve McQueen).. > >> On 11/16/19 4:16 PM, Robert wrote: >> Goi

[AFMUG] OT Aptronym

2019-11-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Maurkice Pouncey Get it? Pouncey? #53 Steelers. Guy cracked me up. Especially the head kick. Is that bad of me? I want that guy on my team. In my younger years I remember getting a bit physical during sports. I was never any good at any sport, but I was always good for pushing the boundarie

Re: [AFMUG] OT adjustable beds

2019-11-19 Thread Chuck McCown
I am getting better at resisting such intrusive thoughts. From: can...@believewireless.net Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 2:28 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT adjustable beds Really, Chuck? I figured you'd have grabbed some angle iron, a couple worm screws and

Re: [AFMUG] UBB - Usage Based Billing WAS: tired of entitled streamers

2019-11-19 Thread Chuck McCown
Doug Clark... From: Kurt Fankhauser Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 3:55 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: [AFMUG] UBB - Usage Based Billing WAS: tired of entitled streamers Is anyone else doing Usage Based Billing? Or Peak UBB? We have noticed in the last 6 months huge exponen

Re: [AFMUG] Aviat

2019-11-20 Thread Chuck McCown
But no writing if your BAC is less than 0.1 Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2019, at 3:16 AM, Lewis Bergman wrote: > >  > You really should consider writing a novel. > >> On Tue, Nov 19, 2019, 10:20 PM Steve Jones wrote: >> Thats the motherfucker, kens his name. Its funny you guys mention

Re: [AFMUG] dumb DFS questions

2019-11-21 Thread Chuck McCown
That was the band of the radar I visited. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 21, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > That’s pretty cool. The links to ULS are nice. > > I had always wondered whose radar that was by Routes 47 and 64 your map tells > me it’s WLS-TV. So if ULS says the freq

[AFMUG] OT movie review

2019-11-23 Thread Chuck McCown
Me Rogers movie. Surprisingly good. Not for kids. Not what I expected. 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 review

2019-11-23 Thread Chuck McCown
. Teens may appreciate it, especially if they are having issues with their parents. From: Kurt Fankhauser Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2019 7:09 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT movie review Rated R or PG-13 ? On Sat, Nov 23, 2019 at 8:41 PM Chuck McCown wrote

Re: [AFMUG] OT movie review

2019-11-23 Thread Chuck McCown
n jail too. From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2019 8:43 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT movie review PG probably. No foul language, a minor amount of violence. No sex or nudity. Just a story about a guy who had issue

Re: [AFMUG] Cybertruck

2019-11-24 Thread Chuck McCown
I want one with a Boston Scientific dog in the back. From: Steve Jones Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2019 4:46 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cybertruck Tesla production models roaming the streets is scary enough without the nightmare of prototypes creeping through

Re: [AFMUG] Building automation

2019-11-26 Thread Chuck McCown
How are they powered? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 26, 2019, at 5:12 AM, David Coudron > wrote: > >  > We have been running Ecobee for over four years at our place. We have a > fairly complicated setup due to a Geo Thermal heating system, forced air and > in floor heat, and two zones in t

Re: [AFMUG] Cheap Solar Option?

2019-11-28 Thread Chuck McCown
Load x7 for panel size minimum if you are not worried about snow and overcast. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2019, at 12:39 PM, Bill Prince wrote: > >  > +1 > > 300 watts of solar panel would be in the $150-$200 neighborhood unless you > want to buy some premium Sunpower panels. Another

Re: [AFMUG] Cheap Solar Option?

2019-11-29 Thread Chuck McCown
le of thumb for panel size be if you are worried about snow and > overcast? > >> On Thu, Nov 28, 2019 at 10:22 PM Chuck McCown wrote: >> Load x7 for panel size minimum if you are not worried about snow and >> overcast. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >&g

Re: [AFMUG] Cybertruck

2019-11-30 Thread Chuck McCown
Depends on distance. My car is always charged. So I always have 200 miles on the tank. At the end of a full day of driving yes it needs to be charged. Local police departments are making Teslas work. Just takes a different mindset. No maintenance and a truck good for a half million miles w

Re: [AFMUG] Lineman Training

2019-12-09 Thread Chuck McCown
Sometimes it was telephone lineman or lineman for the telephone company. Just lineman by itself means electrical lineman in my mind. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 9, 2019, at 6:37 PM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > > What term do you use? You’re running a line. > >> On Dec 9, 2019, at 5:48 PM,

Re: [AFMUG] Nothing like climbing on a foggy morning

2019-12-13 Thread Chuck McCown
As long as there is no ice I am ok. Probably could not make it to 100’ anymore. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 13, 2019, at 8:52 AM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > >  > No you > >> On Fri, Dec 13, 2019, 7:54 AM Kurt Fankhauser >> wrote: >> you need to climb a tower thats tall enough that you can't s

[AFMUG] OT Movie Review

2019-12-15 Thread Chuck McCown
Richard Jewell Wait for it to hit streaming. Not much new here if you followed it originally. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

[AFMUG] OT The Watchman

2019-12-16 Thread Chuck McCown
Never been more confused. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT - 38 inch curved OLED display ...

2019-12-16 Thread Chuck McCown
Need a flame thrower. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2019, at 8:20 PM, Steve Jones wrote: > >  > I'm just waiting to be able to ride in a legitimate chariot on a tow hitch > behind my self driving car wearing a vr headset in a gladiator game > >> On Mon, Dec 16, 2019, 6:06 PM Nate Burke w

Re: [AFMUG] OT Movie Review

2019-12-17 Thread Chuck McCown
787.273.4143 Ext. 204 > m: > > www.aeronetpr.com | Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, PR 00968 > > From: AF on behalf of Chuck McCown > Reply-To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > Date: Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 4:03 P

Re: [AFMUG] why can't guys call tech support?

2019-12-21 Thread Chuck McCown
I think the worst are the self proclaimed IT professionals. From: Mathew Howard Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2019 3:14 PM To: AFMUG Subject: Re: [AFMUG] why can't guys call tech support? You should probably be happy those guys don't call... there are few things worse than dealing with a whin

Re: [AFMUG] why can't guys call tech support?

2019-12-21 Thread Chuck McCown
So what is the safe word that tech support can use? From: Mike Hammett Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2019 4:04 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] why can't guys call tech support? At first I thought it was a dominate\submissive thing... That activity is below him, so

Re: [AFMUG] Outdoor UPS

2019-12-23 Thread Chuck McCown
I have used them. Pretty large. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2019, at 3:24 AM, Gino A. Villarini wrote: > >  > Anyone has more info on “Matt’s” solution? > > Gino Villarini > Founder/President > @gvillarini > t: 787.273.4143 Ext. 204 > m: >

[AFMUG] OT Benefits

2019-12-24 Thread Chuck McCown
In the past, I would cut people loose mid day on xmas eve and new years eve with full pay for the day. This year I am just giving them the day off with pay. While I lose a couple of days of paid productivity, it times past that half day did not accomplish much any way. So, it sweetens the be

Re: [AFMUG] OT vacation, yeah right

2019-12-26 Thread Chuck McCown
I can certainly share some prophet... Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2019, at 5:56 PM, Steve Jones wrote: > >  > I feel entitled to half your profit > >> On Thu, Dec 26, 2019, 9:22 PM Ken Hohhof wrote: >> ¡Pobrecito! >> >> >> >> From: AF On Behalf Of ch...@wbmfg.com >> Sent: Thursday,

Re: [AFMUG] OT vacation, yeah right

2019-12-27 Thread Chuck McCown
Thanks, we will check it out. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Sean Heskett wrote: > >  > Be sure to visit Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill on Waikiki beach for some > authentic amazing Hawaiian cuisine. > > 559 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 > (808) 735-8310 > > https://goo.

[AFMUG] OT preserve and protect our precious bodily fluids

2020-01-05 Thread Chuck McCown
Sci-hub.tw/10./1750-3841.14847 Damn... but I don’t eat soy so guess this isn’t the problem -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT preserve and protect our precious bodily fluids

2020-01-05 Thread Chuck McCown
panish speaking people love soy, they are always saying things like yo no soy marinero, soy capitan. -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2020 5:33 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] OT preserve and protect our precious bodily fluids Sci-hub.

Re: [AFMUG] Nano antennas for data transfer

2020-01-09 Thread Chuck McCown
Interesting, I always wondered if this was possible, doesn’t really say what they used for a signal generator. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 8, 2020, at 8:16 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > >  > https://phys.org/news/2020-01-nano-antennas.html > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af

Re: [AFMUG] vultures on Texas Border Patrol radio tower

2020-01-11 Thread Chuck McCown
Rain. I had to think about it for a bit... Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2020, at 7:34 PM, Lewis Bergman wrote: > >  > It is common on towers with horizontal braces. Most commonly used to increase > resistance to twisting. Usually called wind bracing. Buzzards don't like > sitting with t

[AFMUG] OT game food

2020-01-19 Thread Chuck McCown
Found an 11 year old can of Vienna sausages. Taste like brand new. Back to you Jamie. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT cutting emt

2020-01-19 Thread Chuck McCown
Thanks. I guess I am going to find out how this works. Should have done some today rather than wasting time watching the first game... I really hope GB does not win the second game. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19, 2020, at 3:05 PM, Forrest Christian (List Account) > wrote: > >  > I have

Re: [AFMUG] OT game food

2020-01-19 Thread Chuck McCown
ve an advantage because of the nitrates. > > > bp > > >> On 1/19/2020 1:21 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: >> Found an 11 year old can of Vienna sausages. Taste like brand new. Back to >> you Jamie. >> >> Sent from my iPhone > > -- > AF

Re: [AFMUG] WIFI and 4mb Speedtest.net

2020-01-28 Thread Chuck McCown
+1 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2020, at 6:25 PM, Josh Baird wrote: > >  > That's great and all, but most users will go to speedtest.net by default. > This is why you should consider running your own Ookla server. > >> On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 8:20 PM Matt wrote: >> > Have you consi

Re: [AFMUG] Generator advice..

2020-01-30 Thread Chuck McCown
The only reason you might have trouble is the air conditioning starting load. I have seen them cause a generator to stall and die before. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Josh Baird wrote: > >  > We're shopping for a generator for one of our larger POP's. The electrical >

Re: [AFMUG] OT sometimes I get lucky

2020-01-30 Thread Chuck McCown
Yeah, just gonna let it ride. Hopefully I get to keep most of it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2020, at 5:00 PM, Lewis Bergman wrote: > >  > You haven't gotten lucky yet unless you sold. > >> On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 2:31 PM wrote: >> My FXAIX index fund YTD is 31.4% >> >> S&P 500 is 2

[AFMUG] Happy

2020-02-02 Thread Chuck McCown
Palindrome day. Go Chiefs. Food prep started yesterday. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] UBNT Product Placement

2020-02-03 Thread Chuck McCown
They are a tube hanging below the cable with the cables going in the end. Similar copper splice cases are in line with the cable. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2020, at 6:19 PM, TJ Trout wrote: > >  > How can you tell if it's fiber or a copper spice case? Just the horseshoes? > >> On Mon,

Re: [AFMUG] giant cellular panel antennas

2020-02-06 Thread Chuck McCown
I sold some tower space to an airline data company years ago that used large panels like that. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2020, at 7:11 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > Excellent. The blue line goes to the tower with the giant panels being > installed. The yellow line about a mile east go

Re: [AFMUG] Ubiquiti stock

2020-02-09 Thread Chuck McCown
In the US? Bill said US. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2020, at 4:26 PM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > > Let me fix that for you: > Coronavirus: 800 (that have been reported). Many more who have died without > being tested. Also China marks cause of death as the final reason (eg > Pneumonia, or

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Corona-fu (was UBNT stock)

2020-02-10 Thread Chuck McCown
I am naturally an optimist and not a cynic. So I essentially ignore all that stuff. Life is too short. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2020, at 9:26 AM, Adam Moffett wrote: > > The thing driving me nuts right now is that literally everything is a > "conspiracy". > > Sometimes stuff happe

Re: [AFMUG] Alibaba LiFePO4 48V 200Ah battery packs?

2020-02-13 Thread Chuck McCown
I wonder why they want to know my gender? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2020, at 3:22 AM, TJ Trout wrote: > >  > Battery hookup.com has the modules, don't buy them all guys. They say Daly > BMS works good. Make sure you get a bms with low temp and low voltage > disconnect. > >> On Wed, F

Re: [AFMUG] Alibaba LiFePO4 48V 200Ah battery packs?

2020-02-14 Thread Chuck McCown
aba LiFePO4 48V 200Ah battery packs? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I'm afraid to click on that link... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 10:50 AM TJ Trout wrote: &g

Re: [AFMUG] App or tool for CBRS GPS

2020-02-14 Thread Chuck McCown
The location wanders around so if you leave any gps stationary it will average the readings and give better accuracy. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2020, at 8:26 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > I think part of it may be whether you are using WAAS. I used to have a > Garmin handheld GPS with

Re: [AFMUG] OT Ring cameras

2020-02-16 Thread Chuck McCown
I am thinking that using the cheapest camera but wiring it up to a power supply. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2020, at 5:34 PM, Jon Langeler wrote: > > Battery units also have the solar port. Amazon sells a power cable that > plugs into the solar port as well. But the solar panels themsel

Re: [AFMUG] OT Ring cameras

2020-02-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Hohhof wrote: >> Given where you live, what do you need security cameras for? Woodland >> creatures nibbling on your daffodils? >> >> >> >> From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown >> Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 8:35 PM >> To: AnimalFarm Micr

Re: [AFMUG] OT - Airbus 380 landing in Storm Dennis crosswind

2020-02-18 Thread Chuck McCown
I had a 50 kt xwind almost right angle once. Runway was 250’ wide. I took off from one side at a slant angle into the wind across the runway. Was airborne by the centerline. Fun day. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2020, at 12:16 PM, Robert wrote: > >  Xwind takeoff's can also be a prob

Re: [AFMUG] Facebook's gigabit wireless rolls out in Puerto Rico | Engadget

2020-02-19 Thread Chuck McCown
So how well does 60ghz blast through buildings? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2020, at 6:15 AM, Gino A. Villarini wrote: > >  > 👍🏼 👍🏼👍🏼 > > > Gino Villarini > Founder/President > @gvillarini > t: 787.273.4143 Ext. 204 > m: > > ww

Re: [AFMUG] Alibaba LiFePO4 48V 200Ah battery packs?

2020-02-19 Thread Chuck McCown
w unless we are talking walmart boat batteries which are ~$100kw/h, I >> just posted two sites with li-ion batteries with many options for 70-100$ >> per kw/h ?? >> >> >> >> On Fri, Feb 14, 2020 at 8:46 AM Robert wrote: >> >> I think you naile

Re: [AFMUG] MCC-800-GIGE-APC-HV and ethernet link issues

2024-05-31 Thread Chuck McCown
YesSent from my iPhoneOn May 30, 2024, at 10:55 PM, liddy303 wrote:So swap the cards out with 800-CAT6-APC?On Thu, May 30, 2024 at 4:19 PM wrote: I don’t recommend the GIGE-APC-HV for anything frankly.  It is a very fast acting circuit to provide maximum dama

Re: [AFMUG] MoviePass documentary

2024-05-31 Thread Chuck McCown
Thanks, that was a great movie. I gotta go join movie pass again. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2024, at 11:09 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > >  > Chuck, I seem to remember you were a MoviePass subscriber and posted here > about their rise and fall. > > Are you planning to watch the new HBO doc

[AFMUG] OT Hershey’s syrup

2024-06-30 Thread Chuck McCown
Exp 2012, never in fridge. Tastes great. If I croak that may be why. Sent from my iPhone -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT Happy Holidays

2024-07-06 Thread Chuck McCown
Only for BS degrees.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 5, 2024, at 5:24 PM, Steve Jones wrote:I think im one of the only conservatives that is pro free higher education. More as an investment than as an expenseremove all liberal arts, STEM, not STEAM only (you want an art history degree, you can pay for i

Re: [AFMUG] OT Evap cooling

2024-07-11 Thread Chuck McCown
Unless it clouds up and gets muggy.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 11, 2024, at 5:47 PM, Bill Prince wrote:Yeah. Those swamp coolers are the hot ticket (pun intended) in the central valley here in California.In my early days here I dated a woman who taught school out by Fresno. She and all her neighbor

Re: [AFMUG] OT Movie Review

2024-07-13 Thread Chuck McCown
YesSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 12, 2024, at 8:57 PM, Josh Luthman wrote:This???  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW7enw6mFxsIt looks absolutely awful.On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 9:44 PM wrote: Scarlett Johansson Apollo 11 movie.   If you remember Apollo 11 or are a buff of t

Re: [AFMUG] Vines on utility pole growing into power space - safety questions

2024-08-09 Thread Chuck McCown
Back in the day, I think aerial phone drops only needed 12” of clearance from secondary.  10’ for primary.Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 9, 2024, at 6:51 PM, dmmoff...@gmail.com wrote:Just venting now.  The more I think about this the more annoyed I’m getting. We were going through the meeting agenda i

Re: [AFMUG] One day AnimalFarm in Mountain View

2018-07-11 Thread Chuck McCown
Electronics would be a hoot if they are still any good? I would tentatively be a yes... On 07/09/2018 12:20 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: All silicone valley to me. Silicon too. Mountain Home Idaho is what first

Re: [AFMUG] How to count amplifiers in link budget

2018-07-12 Thread Chuck McCown
I have heard tales of cyrogenic LNA with NF below 1 dB. -Original Message- From: Brian Webster Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 5:43 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] How to count amplifiers in link budget Also keep in mind in the cellular world they used dive

[AFMUG] Calix 844e routers

2018-07-13 Thread Chuck McCown
Anyone have 844e pricing they want to share. I am about to commit to a large purchase and want to make sure I am driving a hard bargain. -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] How to reliably cool a small enclosure in direct sunlight?

2018-07-16 Thread Chuck McCown
Yes it did surprisingly. If the box was equipment gray (I had 4 identical boxes) it would run hotter with a heat shield than the satellite white box with no shield. From: Lewis Bergman Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 8:52 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] How to relia

Re: [AFMUG] How to reliably cool a small enclosure in direct sunlight?

2018-07-16 Thread Chuck McCown
This was back in about 2000. I may have the files. From: Cameron Crum Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 8:53 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] How to reliably cool a small enclosure in direct sunlight? Chuck, Did you do a write up on that? It would be interesting to s

Re: [AFMUG] How to reliably cool a small enclosure in direct sunlight?

2018-07-16 Thread Chuck McCown
Here is one snippit about exterior insulation: Infrared camera proved what I proved years ago. The exterior insulation does the trick. A wall in shade is the same temperature (inside) as a wall in sun. Therefore, false roof does not decrease heat flux. I spent one whole summer testi

Re: [AFMUG] How to reliably cool a small enclosure in direct sunlight?

2018-07-16 Thread Chuck McCown
Doesn’t look like I emailed the test results to anyone. We started adding foam insulation with stucco and then white paint on the exterior of lots of stuff. An amazing combination. From: Chuck McCown Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 9:00 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re

Re: [AFMUG] How to reliably cool a small enclosure in direct sunlight?

2018-07-16 Thread Chuck McCown
: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] How to reliably cool a small enclosure in direct sunlight? I wonder if the foil faced foam would work without having to paint and stucco. Cameron On Mon, Jul 16, 2018 at 10:07 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: Doesn’t look like I emailed the test

Re: [AFMUG] How to reliably cool a small enclosure in direct sunlight?

2018-07-16 Thread Chuck McCown
ust accent stripes on the fuselage and winglets. bp On 7/16/2018 8:31 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: Foil or shiny silver stuff seems to draw more heat than black paint for some reason. I think it is black in the infra red spectrum. Just leave a chrome plated wrench out in the sun for a

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