A jack of many hobbies and a master of none - spending lots of time on amateur/ham radio, running, and technology.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all!
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Christmas
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Library Internet Access
I'd like to check-out the internet, please. Libraries are going beyond providing internet access at their buildings by loaning hot-spots.
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Internet,
Libraries,
Technology,
Wi-Fi
T-Mobile and Binge-On
No surprise - there is no free lunch. The T-Mobile Binge-On service drops video to 480p.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
TYT TH-7800: Details at BuyTwoRadios.com
BuyTwoRadios has lots of good info on the TYT TH-7800 ($199):
"Compared to other dual band amateur mobiles such as the Wouxun KG-UV920P-A, the TYT Th-7800 appears to be a simple radio. In some ways it seems oddly reminiscent of a mobile Yaesu, and when we showed it at several local hamfests, hams who give it a first look agreed. This may be due, at least in part, to a chassis with rounded edges and the orange backlit detachable display. While it isn't outwardly flashy, there seems to be a lot of functionality packed inside.More at the first link above.
The TH-7800 is, indeed, a dual band mobile two way radio. Like many other amateur mobiles in its class, it transmits on the 2 meter VHF (136-174MHz) and 70cm UHF (400-480MHz) bands. With 40 watts on UHF and 50 watts on VHF, the 7800 seems to have the TX on these two bands adequately covered.
Reception is a bit broader. it receives wide band AM and FM on 108-180MHz, 134-174MHz and 350-520MHz. It supports 800 memory channels (809 to be more precise, according to the manual) and allows settings to be configured independently for each individual channel."
More Cord Cutting
First, people were dropping cable TV. Now, they are dropping home internet service. I stand by my crazy suggestions to keep customers.
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Cost,
Internet,
Money,
Technology,
TV
Scripting for the Win
When you’re a coder, you code things to happen automatically so you don’t have to do them again and again manually. pic.twitter.com/PgtIgyb8zs
— Charles Arthur (@charlesarthur) December 15, 2015
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Programmers,
Programming,
Technology
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
QYT KT-UV980: $99.99
409Shop is having a sale on the QYT KT-UV980 for $99.99. It normally runs $150 on their site. The description says it is a dual band 30W UHF and 40W VHF - the full specifications reveal that it only runs at full power. (Also, no Windows 7 support.)
Monday, December 21, 2015
Friday, December 18, 2015
Knoxville - Cultural Center of the World
Just one more reason Knoxville is so great...
American Cornhole announces its World Championship will once again take place in Knoxville, TN in last week of July pic.twitter.com/6bUfTM9Os0
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 18, 2015
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