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Radio Reception - Massive Electrical Interference

Hi! I just moved to an apartment and wanted to keep my radio in the bathroom, same as I did in the last place I lived....
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posted by thekmanrocks
14 comments posted 4yrs posted by thekmanrocks

duff screen detection.

Just finished relamping a very modest flat screen, only to discover that the screen itself was damaged. Any way to see t...
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posted by legg
3 comments posted 4yrs posted by legg

Re: VCR plays color tapes in B&W only?

> I am working on my aunts vcr and it just started to play color > tapes in black and white. I assumed it was just dirt...
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posted by charlesandmilly
10 comments posted 4yrs posted by charlesandmilly

Olson Components

All: This last Saturday, we went to a 'flea market' in Freeland, PA (Freeland Marketplace), that, while otherwise utter...
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posted by peterwieck33
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Motorola transceivers.

Hi, I was given the Motorola transceivers visible here. http://easthope.ca/Motorolas.jpg Anyone concerned about the acq...
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posted by peter
11 comments posted 4yrs posted by peter

Re: NABER Certification

> Ralph Mowery wrote: > > > > That is what I got when the First Class Phone was not needed any more and > > the First a...
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posted by robin.marsh.usmc
4 comments posted 4yrs posted by robin.marsh.usmc

1970s Flymo (21") ignition

My ancient Flymo points are worn out and the original Ducati set of points is now unobtanium - so I thought this looks...
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posted by charlie
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Repurposing a Dell power brick

I have a Dell AC power adapter, model ADP-150BB B which I'd like to re-purpose as a 12 volt power supply. It's rated 12...
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posted by bp
10 comments posted 4yrs posted by bp

What is an EMF meter really for?

I came across an article about a cattle mutilation and the guy was using an EMF meter to look for aliens or something....
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posted by timothy42bach
15 comments posted 4yrs posted by timothy42bach

Resistance of door holder magnet.

I have been troubleshooting a school with 14 door magnets and cant seem to find the issue. They will be fine for days a...
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posted by rickmac1122
10 comments posted 4yrs posted by rickmac1122

Riddle Me This

Last evening, at approximately 9:15 pm Eastern Daylight Time, three (3) remote control devices came on, or changed in o...
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posted by peterwieck33
12 comments posted 4yrs posted by peterwieck33

Circlip thingy

I have a Nakamichi Dragon on the bench. I need to dismantle the DD motor. To do so, I have to remove the circlip thingy...
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posted by trevor
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by trevor

LCR/ESR meter

Just a quick request: Anyone have experience with "Smart Tweezers" from Syborg Systems line of ESR meters? Looking for s...
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posted by wwm
11 comments posted 4yrs posted by wwm

fed hackers pay black worker (stolen money)?

"Stormous, hacking in the Russian interest. Cyber phases of a hybrid war. Mapping ransomware gangs. Chinese APTs active...
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posted by bruce2bowser
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