Friday, August 9, 2013
Powerwerx DB-750X: Programming Kit
I just don't get it... $39.99 for the software and cable (plus almost $10 in shipping via UPS ground to me)! That really doesn't make me want to get my wallet out for the $300 radio.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Top Gear
Becoming more and more convinced the guys on Top Gear have the best job in the world. The "Hamster" is driving a 2 million GBP Lamborghini on the episode I am watching. And they pay them to do stuff like this.
Wanhua ATS-500: Digital Radio
candrist @brickolore
have you seen the Wanhua Digital Radio? I don't know much about them. m.aliexpress.com/item/931166152…
Features:
Single Call,Selective Call/All Call
Digital/Analog auto switch
Battery Saver
High/Low power(programmable),Voice Prompt
Scan Function,Manual Scan Switch
CTCSS/DCS
Time-out timer(TOT)
SMS,Voice Recording Function
Talk Range: 10km
Type: Two Way Radio
Brand Name: WANHUA
Storage Channel: 16
Dimensions: 133*59.5*38.5mm
Frequency Range: 400-470MHz
Model Number: ATS-500
Voltage: DC7.4V
Output Power: 5W
Capacity: 1200mAh
Weight: 261g
$243.99 USD
Gone Girl
Random book recommendation from my wife: Gone Girl
I mention it because she was lukewarm when she started the book. All her friends talked about how great it was and couldn't wait till she finished, so they could talk about it. She struggled to get through the first half or so, but now she's seen the light and is very excited about it. And apparently I will be reading it shortly.
I mention it because she was lukewarm when she started the book. All her friends talked about how great it was and couldn't wait till she finished, so they could talk about it. She struggled to get through the first half or so, but now she's seen the light and is very excited about it. And apparently I will be reading it shortly.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Baofeng UV-5R: Noise Canceling Feature
Hans has the details.
I say just move the slower processing unit a few inches closer to the source. That should take care of it and, if you position yourself correctly, you will have stereo sound!
I say just move the slower processing unit a few inches closer to the source. That should take care of it and, if you position yourself correctly, you will have stereo sound!
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013
Chromecast
Some have complained that the Chromecast is too limited, but I bought it to stream Netflix. If it does anything else, than that is just gravy.
I hooked it up this morning. It took about 10 minutes. Like my thermostat, it advertises a wireless network that you connect to from a laptop/phone/tablet. Once you've connected, you supply the information for your home network and the Chromecast will connect to it.
Once I got it on my network, I opened Netflix on my iPad and told it to send the stream to the TV. It worked like a champ!
The only thing that is a bit clunky is that you have to plug the dongle into a USB charger for power. That keeps it from being 100% wireless all the time, but that's a minor quibble in my book.
I hooked it up this morning. It took about 10 minutes. Like my thermostat, it advertises a wireless network that you connect to from a laptop/phone/tablet. Once you've connected, you supply the information for your home network and the Chromecast will connect to it.
Once I got it on my network, I opened Netflix on my iPad and told it to send the stream to the TV. It worked like a champ!
The only thing that is a bit clunky is that you have to plug the dongle into a USB charger for power. That keeps it from being 100% wireless all the time, but that's a minor quibble in my book.
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