"This means that next week, U.S. soccer fans will have the ability to watch all 64 World Cup games with the tap of the cast button (vuvuzelas not included). Of course, in addition to soccer, you can also cast all of ESPN's other sports content, from the NBA Finals and X Games to college football."
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Chromecast: MLS and WatchESPN
I mentioned the Chromecast yesterday and then saw this:
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Chromecast
I like my Chromecast and got it when you got some free Netflix, so it was a great deal for me. Amazon has the Chromecast for $29.99 with free ship (saving $5.01).
More Baofeng Version Notes from Nate
From Nate... he's compiled some information from the various links below. Corrections/additions are welcome.
Complete list of links:
General Radio Descriptions:
http://baofengtech.com/radios
Comparison Chart:
http://baofengtech.com/compare
FAQ (Myths and Facts)
http://baofengtech.com/faq
Firmware Guide:
http://baofengtech.com/
Also reference to:
http://www.brickolore.com/
Radio's currently listed on BaofengTech (Plus some additions):
Generation Zero:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UV-3R, 3R+ (UV-100, UV-100 MKII, UV-200, UV-200 MKII, UV-3R MKII, Vero Electronics UV-X4.
The improved Vero Electronics UV-X5 = TYT TH-UV3R probably belongs here too*).
First Generation:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UV-5R, UV5R+, UV-5RA/X, UV-5RC/X, UV-5RE (and most re-branded clones such as the Ronson UV-8R, the Waccom WUV-5R . 409Shop models - UV5R[A-Q] ** belong here too. also if they have + or UU after the model number, it just means that the frequency range was extended by software on the UHF band from 400-470/480 to 400-520, not an improved firmware ).
Slightly better receiver and newer firmware:
UV-B5, UV-B6, UV-82 (=UV82L), UV-82X (=144/220 Mhz model), UV-82C, (And probably the F11, BFUV66 and BFUV89 belong here too).
Second Generation:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GT-3, A-52, B-580T, BF-F8+ (Also BF-530I, BFE500S and maybe BF-F9+ ***).
Notes:
* Vero Electronics UV-X5 = TYT TH-UV3R probably has some small changes in the filter section, similar to what RadioMart\Martyn was trying to do with the TYT TH-UVF9 that probably became the TYT TH-UVF9D.
Ref1: http://www.worldwidedx.com/
Ref2: http://www.uv3r.com/
Ref3: http://www.brickolore.com/
Ref4: http://www.brickolore.com/
Ref5: http://www.tyt888.com/en/
** 409Shop models names UV5R[A-Q] might have added letters to indicate the color R/BLUE/CC
*** Note the lack of [BAND] button on second gen radios that have the UV-5R form - the BF-F8+, the 409Shop's Baofeng BF-F9+ and possibly other clones that we will see in the future.
I hope this will put an end to the Baofeng/Pofung model variation confusion.
Complete list of links:
General Radio Descriptions:
http://baofengtech.com/radios
Comparison Chart:
http://baofengtech.com/compare
FAQ (Myths and Facts)
http://baofengtech.com/faq
Firmware Guide:
http://baofengtech.com/
Also reference to:
http://www.brickolore.com/
Radio's currently listed on BaofengTech (Plus some additions):
Generation Zero:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UV-3R, 3R+ (UV-100, UV-100 MKII, UV-200, UV-200 MKII, UV-3R MKII, Vero Electronics UV-X4.
The improved Vero Electronics UV-X5 = TYT TH-UV3R probably belongs here too*).
First Generation:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UV-5R, UV5R+, UV-5RA/X, UV-5RC/X, UV-5RE (and most re-branded clones such as the Ronson UV-8R, the Waccom WUV-5R . 409Shop models - UV5R[A-Q] ** belong here too. also if they have + or UU after the model number, it just means that the frequency range was extended by software on the UHF band from 400-470/480 to 400-520, not an improved firmware ).
Slightly better receiver and newer firmware:
UV-B5, UV-B6, UV-82 (=UV82L), UV-82X (=144/220 Mhz model), UV-82C, (And probably the F11, BFUV66 and BFUV89 belong here too).
Second Generation:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GT-3, A-52, B-580T, BF-F8+ (Also BF-530I, BFE500S and maybe BF-F9+ ***).
Notes:
* Vero Electronics UV-X5 = TYT TH-UV3R probably has some small changes in the filter section, similar to what RadioMart\Martyn was trying to do with the TYT TH-UVF9 that probably became the TYT TH-UVF9D.
Ref1: http://www.worldwidedx.com/
Ref2: http://www.uv3r.com/
Ref3: http://www.brickolore.com/
Ref4: http://www.brickolore.com/
Ref5: http://www.tyt888.com/en/
** 409Shop models names UV5R[A-Q] might have added letters to indicate the color R/BLUE/CC
*** Note the lack of [BAND] button on second gen radios that have the UV-5R form - the BF-F8+, the 409Shop's Baofeng BF-F9+ and possibly other clones that we will see in the future.
I hope this will put an end to the Baofeng/Pofung model variation confusion.
Ares Armor Polymer 80% Lower
Ares Armor Polymer 80% Lower - solid core and no index marks, but it has a jig! $90 for one and prices drop if you buy in volume.
"You can build this ar15 receiver at home using tools from the garage. Polymer 80% AR-15 Lower receivers are the easiest way to build a rifle kit at home. No need to go to a machine shop. Support and exercise your 2nd Amendment today. The following are included in your kit purchase.
Polymer Lower Receiver: Features a solid core design, stiffened magwell and beefier buffer tube housing. The pistol grip area features a unique no-thread design specific to these lowers.
The Polymer Jig: This kit comes with a Jig; which includes all of the bits and end-mills needed to complete the polymer 80% receiver. Finish your AR15 Polymer lower with pride and accuracy provided by this one-time use jig."
Made in America.
NOTICE TO BATFE GOONS AND JACKBOOTED THUGS: This Product not only complies with the GCA of 1968 but also complies with your arbitrarily and capriciously moved goal post and your unlawful attempts to create law. It is Solid Core and has no Indexing Marks. I DO BITE MY THUMB AT YOU, SIR! I DO BITE MY THUMB AT YOU!"
Ink
Because the promise of a paperless society* has not materialized... we need to change our default fonts to save millions. I already use 6 pt fonts to save disk space.
* And where are my jet packs and flying cars?!?!
* And where are my jet packs and flying cars?!?!
Monday, June 2, 2014
Baofeng UV-82C
Baofeng UV-82C where "C" equals commercial. Miklor has a full review here.
Highlights include being able to prevent field programming (and thus fully FCC compliant and the dual PTT can be set to a single PTT mode.
Highlights include being able to prevent field programming (and thus fully FCC compliant and the dual PTT can be set to a single PTT mode.
Middle Out Backups
Anyone doing backups in the modern era probably already knows about reverse incremental backups, but after watching yesterday's Silicon Valley, I'm going to invent the "middle out" backup and make millions!
BaofengTech Charts
I had posted about one of the BaofengTech charts a couple of months ago, but Nate sent me a note about some other charts and updates as well. He sent me the note in the context of this post by Hans - where Baofeng is adding to the confusion by introducing another name to the mix, Pofung.
All of the following links are to the BaofengTech website and they might help you eliminate any of that confusion. (Bonus points for BaofengTech for allowing the charts to be downloaded as an image or PDF file.)
General Radio Descriptions
Comparison Chart
FAQ
Firmware Guide
All of the following links are to the BaofengTech website and they might help you eliminate any of that confusion. (Bonus points for BaofengTech for allowing the charts to be downloaded as an image or PDF file.)
General Radio Descriptions
Comparison Chart
FAQ
Firmware Guide
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Dual Climate Control
While I don't find dual climate control systems in the relatively small confines of the typical cabin in a car to be especially useful, I know some people do. Long before such a thing existed, I recall a small deflector my grandfather wired to the central vent in his car. Granny was always hot and needed extra air. He was always cold and didn't want it. A simple thing - a thin piece of wood and a small wire - but effective none the less.
Now, if he had just gotten a utility patent on the idea.
Now, if he had just gotten a utility patent on the idea.
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