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by Tubetec
Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:36 am
Forum: The Peabody Lounge
Topic: Group DIY Censorship Is Out Of Control
Replies: 5
Views: 63

Re: Group DIY Censorship Is Out Of Control

I guess it was inevitable, adding an extra nearly 25,000 heads was bound change the dynamics and noise level . Theres still plenty of good stuff going on over there and many new members who are genuinely hungry for knowledge and readiliy absorbing it , theres still plenty of senior members who give ...
by Tubetec
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: The Peabody Lounge
Topic: Group DIY Censorship Is Out Of Control
Replies: 5
Views: 63

Re: Group DIY Censorship Is Out Of Control

Its laughable banishing a post that makes such valid point , whats there to argue about , that the government let it happen ,facillitated it or it was behind the whole f'king thing ? Its clear it struck a bell with a few , how many more wanted to comment but didnt because of the oppressive atmospher...
by Tubetec
Mon Oct 07, 2024 4:50 am
Forum: Test, Measurement and Repair
Topic: My IT Information Technology Upgrade
Replies: 3
Views: 120

Re: My IT Information Technology Upgrade

I did try gutting Win10 but I could only get so far ,even then things like one drive and Cortana werent easily dissabled or uninstalled . like you I dont like the idea of cloud computing one bit , it works a bit like ransomware , forcing updates and ultimately if you dont agree/signup/comply ,your d...
by Tubetec
Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: Test, Measurement and Repair
Topic: My IT Information Technology Upgrade
Replies: 3
Views: 120

Re: My IT Information Technology Upgrade

15 cents per KWH isnt even all that bad , Here in Ireland its between 25 and 38 cents per kwh . Data centres have been able to bulk buy power at discount rates years into the future , the ordinary household consumer being forced to absorb the price hike . Were subsidising tech and social media compa...
by Tubetec
Sat Oct 05, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: The Peabody Lounge
Topic: The Rockford Files: A Prescient Message From 1978
Replies: 1
Views: 47

Re: The Rockford Files: A Prescient Message From 1978

I always liked the Rockford files , It had humor yet wrestled with more serious subjects too , I took a trip into one of the major supermarket chains today , cash customers now seem to be bottom of the heap , automated tills are mostly set up for credit card usage , if you happen to want to pay cash...
by Tubetec
Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: Test, Measurement and Repair
Topic: SLL2 with REW
Replies: 2
Views: 131

Re: SLL2 with REW

Id been having difficulty getting the internal digital loopback mode to work on the SSL2 with REW , Turned out the reason was I hadnt started generator signal on the interface outputs , once I set the generator to run , everything clicked into place . I was able to create a digital loop through and ...
by Tubetec
Thu Oct 03, 2024 5:10 am
Forum: The Peabody Lounge
Topic: Well, I got COVID and it sucked.
Replies: 45
Views: 24174

Re: Well, I got COVID and it sucked.

Quinine , Its well known for centuries , it makes you taste not so good to insects that bite and perhaps helps prevent blood borne organisms of one sort or another . I kept up a regular whiskey routine during lockdown , after returning from public spaces Id vape a small measure of whiskey from the e...
by Tubetec
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: Test, Measurement and Repair
Topic: Fluke 8050A Display Upgrade
Replies: 19
Views: 44851

Re: Fluke 8050A Display Upgrade

Ive found a few old benchtop Flukes over the years , spent a bit of time learning about them but a fix wasnt feasible without a donor unit . there not as commonly found here , so I had to concede defeat in the end . I like to keep a bunch of nicad emergency lighting back up batteries around on the b...
by Tubetec
Sat Sep 28, 2024 7:21 am
Forum: Test, Measurement and Repair
Topic: Junkyard RODE-NT1a
Replies: 28
Views: 490

Re: Junkyard RODE-NT1a

Wrist heat band is USB powered , works at 40-50-60c ,
powers down automatically after two hours.

This mic doesnt have the usb connection
by Tubetec
Sat Sep 28, 2024 7:06 am
Forum: Test, Measurement and Repair
Topic: Junkyard RODE-NT1a
Replies: 28
Views: 490

Re: Junkyard RODE-NT1a

Im not sure if phantom power would have enough current to make a difference ,