qjkxbmwvz

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[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Hah not at all! I need to remind myself to hydrate and fuel constantly if I'm doing any sort of exercise.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 7 points 6 hours ago (3 children)

If you're exercising and you drink because you're thirsty, you probably waited too long to hydrate.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 14 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

This type of thing is the nominal purpose of credit scores, I believe. (Whether they're implemented effectively is another story...)

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 7 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

Note re: mustard. It is not just an "other flavor," it is also an emulsifier!

It took me a while before I learned this. Even if you're not going for a mustardy flavor, a little mustard goes a long way in keeping the oil and vinegar from separating. Definitely recommend using some with basically every dressing you make.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 137 points 2 days ago (19 children)

Physics is like sex: sure, it may give some practical results, but that's not why we do it.


Richard P. Feynman

I think the same is true for a lot of folks and self hosting. Sure, having data in our own hands is great, and yes avoiding vendor lock-in is nice. But at the end of the day, it's nice to have computers seem "fun" again.

At least, that's my perspective.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 4 points 2 days ago

That's what I heard about Chevy's, too.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 6 points 2 days ago

In parts of California you are allowed to ride on the freeway shoulder. AFAIK it's only legal when there is no reasonable alternative.

I've done it a few times


it's not ideal, but it's not horrible, mostly because you don't cross on/off ramps (it's just from one exit to the next). In my case I did it because the multi-use path I was planning on using was temporarily closed.

I have been on a different ride where I crossed on/off ramps (I should have taken a different route!), and that really sucked.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Only tangentially related, but it's often accepted that there is no Nobel prize in economics. There is a Nobel memorial prize in economics (link), but as it was set up after Nobel's death it is in a slightly different category.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 4 points 2 days ago

Once I was biking home over the Golden Gate bridge and I saw two Osprey VTOLs fly under the bridge, pretty close to where I was standing. It was pretty awesome.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Hobby 1: Ballroom dancing

No I'm pretty sure Strictly Ballroom is a completely accurate portrayal of ballroom dancing.

 

People often complain about San Francisco's public transit


and to be sure, it's not perfect by any means (multiple separate agencies doesn't help). But the historic streetcars are pretty neat!

They're painted with the livery of various historic streetcars from all over the country (and a few international, I think). Best of all, they run alongside the modern fleet


same route, same fare.

 

Noticed a few days ago that Sutro Tower's red blinking lights are now white. Just asked them on their website form, but wondered if anyone else knows the story with this.

Personally, I miss the red ones!

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website to c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
 

Howdy!

I got my Technician in early 2000s, and last year finally upgraded to Extra. Looking to set up a very basic shack.

I'm looking for an HF setup, with most of my use probably using digital modes, but would like the ability to use voice.

Current transceiver is on loan from girlfriend's dad, a Ten-Tec Scout 555


50W HF unit with separate modules for each band. One limitation of this is that the modules set the mode, so it's LSB on 40m, making e.g. FT8 not possible (without some hacking of code or perhaps hacking the module).

Antenna is end-fed with an off-the-shelf 49:1. Currently only have 20m half-wave, but have just enough room for a 40m half-wave in the attic, which is the ultimate goal.

For digital modes, it looks like there are sort of 3 classes of radio:

  • "full digital" where the radio has e.g. a USB port and handles audio, transmit, and frequency set.
  • Some computer-control with RS232, but uses computer audio+adapter to transmit.
  • No digital, use adapter to transmit. This is what the current setup uses (and it works great!)

I'm leaning towards a conventional transceiver, e.g., something from ICOM, Kenwood, Yaesu, (or others) rather than an SDR unit. I'd like the ability to go up to 50-100W if possible.

I don't have a hard-and-fast budget; would like to keep it <$1000 if possible; mostly just looking at used transceivers. Something like a Kenwood TS-590 looks pretty amazing and very "plug-and-play" (but pushing up against price). Something like a Yaesu FT-920 looks pretty feature-rich too; and even something more affordable like an ICOM 706 or even a 725 is probably more radio than I need. Or just grab a new 7300 and call it a day!

Anyway...clearly, I don't know exactly what I want, but figured I'd ask folks with more experience if they have any wisdom. Thanks!

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