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Ethernet LAN Detection

Is there a simple, free way to detect if a CAT5 cable has an active internet. The problem is that the two desktops runn...
10 comments posted 8yrs
posted by OGER
10 comments posted 8yrs posted by OGER

HP LASER Printer CM1312nfi MFP Toner Cartridges

Well. some know that I am broke lately, but even when I was doing well I li ked to hold on to money except for certain...
9 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jurb6006
9 comments posted 8yrs posted by jurb6006

Ham Radio license

None of the Ham FAQs have this privacy question. http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=faq Q: Can you get a USA Ham...
33 comments posted 8yrs
posted by erholtr
33 comments posted 8yrs posted by erholtr

BK Electronics MXF900 stereo amplifier.

found it during a rain storm, so no chance of plugging it in till its dried out. And nothing vaguely suitable for a dum...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by gangprobing.alien1
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by gangprobing.alien1

Maxell Batteries

Hello, all and I'd welcome any input on subject quality relative to equivalents available from Duracell or Energizer. T...
3 comments posted 8yrs
posted by arl_123234
3 comments posted 8yrs posted by arl_123234

Leader LBO 520A Oscilloscope

This is a 30 year old dual channel 35 Mhz scope I was given. It is simply a challenging retirement project. I am a hobb...
16 comments posted 8yrs
posted by johnkeiser
16 comments posted 8yrs posted by johnkeiser

Battery leakage cleanup

Hi, I'm trying to repair a meter that has had a couple of AA batteries leak. I've noticed that the leaking electrolyte...
5 comments posted 8yrs
posted by M.Joshi.150430d8
5 comments posted 8yrs posted by M.Joshi.150430d8

Tek 561A And 3A1 Fixed

Just thought I'd let you know, it is finally done. I had help too. Anyway : Wired in substitute transformer for filamen...
2 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jurb6006
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by jurb6006

What do you use as a USB cable strain relief?

What do you use as a USB cable strain relief? https://imgur.com/VUSYhBu I have been recently wrapping the ends with the...
30 comments posted 8yrs
posted by erholtr
30 comments posted 8yrs posted by erholtr

Quartz Clock problem.

I have a very decorative antique reproduction clock holder which I really like. The clock itself is an Analog Quartz cl...
5 comments posted 8yrs
posted by oldschool
5 comments posted 8yrs posted by oldschool

Way OT But I'll bet you know how to ...

I have a wheelbarrow. It has a pneumatic tire with a Schrader valve. It goes flat in minutes. I cannot find a better ti...
16 comments posted 8yrs
posted by AIOE
16 comments posted 8yrs posted by AIOE