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How to set up Ubiquiti Nanobeam M2 as an Access Point, wired to a wired extender, on WISP?
I'm setting up a Ubiquiti Nanobeam M2 400 as an access point, wired to a router which itself is wired to the main router, which itself is connected to a WISP antenna on the roof. Here's where I'm...
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What's the latest in Desoldering gadgets?
Back in the 70s, I used a red bulb with a special plastic tip that did not melt. They were cheap and did a fair job. Then there was solder wick. That worked well on PC boards, but not real well on...
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Power Pole Transformer is too small
This is slightly off topic.... I live on a farm, and have a main disconnect switch on the meter pole, rated at 400A. That feeds 3 buildings (house, garage, and barn) each has 100A main breakers. It...
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Electromechanical Appliance Timers
I've gotten curious about the accuracy or not of these. I am speaking of the motor-driven timers with a 24-hour dial on the front. Obviously not something someone would use where precision is required...
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I'am in need of a Analog Oscilloscope used but working for my personal use building circuits at my home so I can learn more about how they work . PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS , THANK YOU
I was going to buy one of those cheap digital Oscilloscope kits off of eBay but was told to check with this group and ask if anyone has a old working used Analog Oscilloscope that they would donate to...
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I'am new to electronics and have been thinking about looking for a Oscilloscope and was wondering if anyone has a used analog Oscilloscope that they could donate to me for personal use .
I was going to buy one of those cheap digital Oscilloscope kits off of eBa y but was told to check with this group and ask if anyone has a old working used Analog Oscilloscope that they would donate...
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This is going to be painful
I have been looking at the caps in my Eico 320 signal generator. I know I need to recap it, but the thought of removing all these old paper/wax caps that say "Made in the USA" and tossing them in the...
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Anyone have a READABLE schematic for an Eico 320 Signal Generator?
I picked up an old tube type Eico 320 Signal Generator. I'm tracing it and checking stuff. There was a disconnected paper (.5mf 450V) capacitor. The tube filaments and pilot light work. There is B+...
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Re: Hong Kong becomes a dumping ground for US e-waste, research finds
Why did you LIED and claim it was a quote when you knew it was not a quote? -- Shill #3. Strategic Writer, Psychotronic World Dominator and FEMA camp counselor. All hail the taco!
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fewer through-hole transistors available
I was repairing a piece of old equipment, and needed a replacement RF transistor. Checking at Digi-Key, I found very thin pickings, so i checked a few other distributors, and found the same situation....
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Suddenly dim LCD on "radio clock"
I have a La Crosse Time-Temperature device that I picked up at a garage sale about a year ago. It had a badly corroded battery compartment, which I got cleaned up, at which point the thing started...
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Which app do you use to scan/debug GSM/CDMA cellular tower signal strength?
Simple question: Q: Which app do you use on iOS or Android to figure out all the cellular towers and signal strengths of the cellular signal (CDMA or GSM) in your area? Q: Does that app show you *all*...
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How to construct a Google Groups non-redundant URL for reference purposes
Here is how I just now figured out how to construct a non-redundant Google Groups URL to a Usenet post from years ago. If you have a better method, please share, as I post this merely to share to help...
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What can I do with a free GPS receiver with a coax connection?
Is the free T-Mobile temporary GPS unit useful for anything else? I think the FBI intercepted my shipment to place a surreptitious bug inside, but finally my free T-Mobile personal hotspot...
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OT: Ink jet cartridge refilling
A printer with a 5 well colour cart, 3 normal plus light cyan and light magenta. Are the light ones just the strong ones diluted with distilled water? if so, what sort of dilution ratio?
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