Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

My wife and I walk the same route most nights. It's fairly boring, but if you are trying to make your steps, it's alright. Download a bunch of audiobooks and get some good headphones. Most days it's just about getting the steps in, it's not gonna be that exciting. On 8/29/2016 9:34 PM, Chuck

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

We walk neighborhoods, UTEP, Scenic Drive and downtown during week River and mountains on weekends... Planning some hiking in area past Silver City, NM this weekend. If weather permits On Aug 29, 2016 8:34 PM, "Chuck McCown" wrote: > I can walk for 2 miles in any

[AFMUG] OT: SETI Investigating Mysterious Signal from Star System 94 Light-Years Away

https://news.google.com/news/ampviewer?caurl=http%3A%2F%2Famp.space.com%2F33893-seti-investigates-strong-candidate-signal.html#pt0-474416

Re: [AFMUG] PacketFlux SyncInjector Wiring

We just put that rack setup in at the tower site today. I swapped out the Traco BCM48 for a BCMU360. I don't know why, but the BCM48 was overloading the power supply while charging the batteries. Pretty sure it also ruined the TSP power supply. The jumper to select the power supply size did

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

I can walk for 2 miles in any direction and it is boring as crap. 5 acre lots. Not many trees. Pretty flat where I live. Hay fields and houses. I would have to drive 10-15 miles for any decent hiking areas. From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 6:42 PM To: Animal Farm

[AFMUG] Buffett’s 167-Year-Old Railroad Tests Skies for the Drone Age - Bloomberg

I sense opportunity for us wireless dudes and dudettes How say u http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-29/buffett-s-167-year-old-railroad-tests-skies-for-the-drone-age

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

If it stays in your neck of the woods, it ought to be solid. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions Midwest Internet Exchange The Brothers WISP - Original Message - From: "George Skorup" To: af@afmug.com Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

I'm taking down a 70' 25g that is bracketed at 20' and has a 10' pipe in the top. I took the territory over on trade with another WISP. It has been there for 18 months approx and has had 70mph storms that took down trees since I took it over. I didn't sleep that night but it still stands. It

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

I have a 40' 25g bracketed at about 15 feet at home. 70 mile TV antenna on top. 3.6 450 SM on a reflector right below that. It's stable. On 8/29/2016 12:50 PM, Bill Prince wrote: It's going to depend a lot on the wind load. If the load is light, I would go with 2 10' sections above the last

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

I don't know about others... I am enjoying my age Even with all the drama and pain... I still thank God every day... I am serious Chuck... Walk with your wife It has actually made us closer and healthier.. On Aug 29, 2016 6:31 PM, "Robert" wrote: > Some people

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Some people should get a pass on getting old for consideration of their contribution to society Alas it is not to be https://www.google.com/search?biw=1408=776=isch=nancy+sinatra+2015=X=0ahUKEwjkp4WT8efOAhUD5mMKHVH1AwIQhyYIIw#imgrc=7iv_GMrkcMSqEM%3A On 8/29/16 4:18 PM, Jaime Solorza

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Nice gams On Aug 29, 2016 5:04 PM, "Ken Hohhof" wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ45uww > > *From:* Jaime Solorza > *Sent:* Monday, August 29, 2016 5:49 PM > *To:* Animal Farm > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit > > > Wife

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ45uww From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 5:49 PM To: Animal Farm Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit Wife as well. Walking has really helped her.. On Aug 29, 2016 3:35 PM, "Super WISP" wrote: I have the Fitbit

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Wife as well. Walking has really helped her.. On Aug 29, 2016 3:35 PM, "Super WISP" wrote: > I have the Fitbit Charge HR and it’s OK. I just work out like crazy and > really don’t look into the stats too much. Key is just cutting carbs and > caloric intake. Fruits,

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

I have the Fitbit Charge HR and it’s OK. I just work out like crazy and really don’t look into the stats too much. Key is just cutting carbs and caloric intake. Fruits, veggies, and chicken/fish. The new fitbit is coming out soon and looks better than the current ones.

Re: [AFMUG] 450 3.65 subscribers

Mainly the standard SM, the bare SM works surprisingly well, beyond about 1.5 miles we put a dish on them because using 10 MHz channels we want everything at 6X or 8X. I have one connectorized out there with a Mars panel, that was for aesthetic reasons, and would have been the high gain

Re: [AFMUG] PacketFlux SyncInjector Wiring

Thread subject is "Little bit of pr0n". Took me a minute to find it. -- Original Message -- From: "Adam Moffett" To: af@afmug.com Sent: 8/29/2016 3:58:02 PM Subject: Re: [AFMUG] PacketFlux SyncInjector Wiring George Skorup has posted some nice pics

Re: [AFMUG] PacketFlux SyncInjector Wiring

George Skorup has posted some nice pics recentlyscroll back in your mail a few days. -- Original Message -- From: "Matt" To: "af@afmug.com" Sent: 8/29/2016 1:28:35 PM Subject: [AFMUG] PacketFlux SyncInjector Wiring At our sites we

Re: [AFMUG] OT How exactly did lightning kill 323 reindeer in Norway?

This ‘splains it: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/nz_usa/lightning3.jpg Called step potential. From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 1:21 PM To: Animal Farm Subject: [AFMUG] OT How exactly did lightning kill 323 reindeer in Norway?

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Well I have type 2 diabetes, so too late for that. Metformin did not help and just gave me an upset stomach all the time. From: Bill Prince Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 12:11 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit Don't stop eating nuts. They are good for you, and the "fats"

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

I have always said, if I am going to smoke, it ain’t gonna be tobacco... From: Adam Moffett Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 1:02 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit Nicotine is a hunger suppressant. Just sayin. More seriously.I have a hard time exercising for the sake of

Re: [AFMUG] Teflon isolation material

Almost UV resistant plastic/rubber will work. From: Paul McCall Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 12:01 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Teflon isolation material Agreed on all counts. I am not going to spend $ 10K cost for the grounding right on a water tower that I don’t own

Re: [AFMUG] OT How exactly did lightning kill 323 reindeer in Norway?

High iron diets. /s On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 2:21 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > https://news.google.com/news/ampviewer?caurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2Fplatform%2Famp%2F2016%2F8%2F29%2F12690402%2Flightning-strike-kills-norway-reindeer-death-why-science#pt0-486803

[AFMUG] OT How exactly did lightning kill 323 reindeer in Norway?

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Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Nicotine is a hunger suppressant. Just sayin. More seriously.I have a hard time exercising for the sake of exercise. I find I can push 10x harder if there's a real task to do. So for example, I have a foundation issue to investigate and I told my father in law "no thank you" on

[AFMUG] 450 3.65 subscribers

what are you folks installing, as best I can tell, there is integrated, integrated high gain, and connectorized, the integrated standard can have a reflector -- If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your team as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Don't stop eating nuts. They are good for you, and the "fats" in nuts are not a big deal. I've eaten lots of nuts my whole life; pretty much daily. Yes to limiting sugary drinks. Also stay away from artificial sweeteners; they do more harm than good. Recent evidence suggests they might be

Re: [AFMUG] Teflon isolation material

Agreed on all counts. I am not going to spend $ 10K cost for the grounding right on a water tower that I don’t own that has no grounding. So, isolation with my own ground down the tower and my own grounding for everything else is my best bet ATM. My grounding expert recommends Teflon, though

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

I climb them with no issues... I trust the physics after we brought one down which had one split leg from ice/water damage... We tied safety ropes to it, used a backhoe tractor and brought shovel up to about 15 feet. Chained it and then cut two legs with saw saw.. We eased it down... We cut third

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

eating fat does not make you fat...that's a myth the sugar industry started. if you look at the label for anything low-fat you will notice that it has a TON of sugar. Sugar for sure makes you fat. On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Jeremy wrote: > My wife tells me that

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Just walk ese... You have some awesome places right in your backyard On Aug 29, 2016 10:20 AM, wrote: > Thinking of getting a fitness tracker. Getting too fat this summer. > Does the fit bit only work with an iPhone? How do you charge them and get > the data out? > I am still

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

It's going to depend a lot on the wind load. If the load is light, I would go with 2 10' sections above the last brace or guy. If the load is heavy, only one. I would never go above 2. bp On 8/29/2016 9:35 AM, That One Guy /sarcasm wrote: I have it in my head

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Coffee and alcohol are not very high on my shopping list. From: Sean Heskett Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 11:29 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit nuts are great for you as long as they are not salted or candied. Lots of great protein in nuts and they are a natural food.

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

When you or one of your employees has to climb it….. From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Jeremy Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 12:02 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height We pretty much guy all of our 25G towers above 20'. Those crazy heights

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

I have several 40 footers buried in concrete with yagi antennas... Solid ...not issues even in recent storms... I have seen back to back towers up 70ft...buried in concrete used for lightning and RF in several towns round Texas On Aug 29, 2016 11:01 AM, "Jeremy" wrote: >

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

My wife tells me that the nuts I always eat have a lot of saturated fats. I am addicted. On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:29 AM, Sean Heskett wrote: > nuts are great for you as long as they are not salted or candied. Lots of > great protein in nuts and they are a natural food. read

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

I need to do this. From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Sean Heskett Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 11:29 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit nuts are great for you as long as they are not salted or candied. Lots of great protein in nuts and they are a natural

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

nuts are great for you as long as they are not salted or candied. Lots of great protein in nuts and they are a natural food. read the label and make sure the only ingredients are nuts, if you see anything else listed then move on. the "diet industry" has us programmed to count calories but all

[AFMUG] PacketFlux SyncInjector Wiring

At our sites we typically use syncinjectors and DIN rail mount them. When chaining like 6 of them how do you keep the wiring neat? Anyone have any pictures etc?

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Butt setts

Yeah, the ability to work without batts is essential if you are in the business of fixing phones. I really never needed voltage and current for POTS line copper repair throughout almost 40 years of doing it. My ear was the best instrument followed up by a good analog ohm meter. -Original

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Butt setts

I will say, from experience, the butt sets that have a digital display are nice because you get immediate feedback on on-hook/off-hook voltage and amps, the one touch dialing feature is nice for ANI, but you can usually call your cell phone for that. I've had the most experience with the Fluke

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Yeah, I just got back from England and jumped on the scale. Arrgh. I don’t drink sugared sodas so that is no problem, but my wife does buy candy. And I snack on nuts all the time too but I know they are pretty high calories. So, baby carrots and hummis I guess. I can lose weight, much

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Or just drink Tequila - this has been part of my diet :-) http://time.com/28587/study-sugars-found-in-tequila-could-help-you-lose-weight/ On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 12:02 PM, Sean Heskett wrote: > 5 things that will help you loose and keep weight off > > 1. no Alcohol (you

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

5 things that will help you loose and keep weight off 1. no Alcohol (you probably already do this chuck) or only a drink or two per week 2. no added sugar. check every label on the food you eat and buy the stuff without sugar or as little sugar as possible. the low fat stuff usually means they

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

We pretty much guy all of our 25G towers above 20'. Those crazy heights without guys do not really account for the amount of wind load that we generally put on them. I know they are wobbly as hell at 30' without guys. On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Jason McKemie <

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Would be kinda fun to see what my speeds are when skiing. From: Sterling Jacobson Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:42 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit My wife got me a Samsung Gear 2 Special/Advanced or something like that. I like it a lot, looks like a nice

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

I own a charge HR that I will sell you really cheap. I just decided I like being fat. On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:20 AM wrote: > Thinking of getting a fitness tracker. Getting too fat this summer. > Does the fit bit only work with an iPhone? How do you charge them and get >

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

I had a customer that had 4 sections above the house, and it was a two story house. Plus the antenna was on a pole a few feet above that. I was not a fan of climbing that thing. On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:42 AM, wrote: > Yeah, screw that. One section above the last bracket

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

The Fitbit has a better ecosystem / software, it's pretty much purpose built though, so not a lot of additional functionality. Certain models also have sleep tracking. On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:41 AM, wrote: > I am mainly interested in step tracking and then somewhat curious

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Fitbit will do that for you then. You'll just need the app to get the sleep details. On 8/29/2016 11:41 AM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: I am mainly interested in step tracking and then somewhat curious about the ones that show you how well you sleep. I have not worn a watch since college. *From:*

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Only issue is that fitbit like the blaze does allow you see who text you and calls you but if you got android it doesnt display text message it only (shows new message) but if you have iphone it shows the whole text. My mom have this fit blaze with android it dont show text just shows new

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

My wife got me a Samsung Gear 2 Special/Advanced or something like that. I like it a lot, looks like a nice wristwatch, not a sports watch. Gives me updates on everything while my phone sits somewhere else. And also tracks all my steps/runs etc. It also now comes in a GPS/3g version that

[AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

I have it in my head that you cannot go more than 35 feet on 25g above the last bracket. We have a customer at an American Tower site adding 20-30 foot of tower to his existing 25g. currently he has 20' with a bracket at ten foot on his shelter (actually its at about 9') at what height (minimal

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

Yeah, screw that. One section above the last bracket at the most. From: Lewis Bergman Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:39 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height Rohnnet is the place to look. they say : a.. 25G available as a self-supporting tower up to 40'

[AFMUG] Frame Period on 450 AP with SNMP

Is there a way with SNMP to change the Frame Period from 2.5 to 5.0 with an SNMP command? http://support.cambiumnetworks.com/framed/onlinetools/ I am just not finding it here.

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

I am mainly interested in step tracking and then somewhat curious about the ones that show you how well you sleep. I have not worn a watch since college. From: Tim Reichhart Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:39 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit Only issue is that fitbit

Re: [AFMUG] freestanding 25g max height

Rohnnet is the place to look. they say : - 25G available as a *self-supporting tower* up to 40' But I wouldn't. try this: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e4e69a39#/e4e69a39/172 On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:35 AM That One Guy /sarcasm < thatoneguyst...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have it in my

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Yeah, there's a few coming out now. The Garmin vivomove is pretty decent looking (http://explore.garmin.com/en-US/vivo-fitness/) Only problem I have with them is I actually like automatic watches, so I don't really want a 'fake watch'. I just use one of the very thin fitbit bands and I wear

Re: [AFMUG] Teflon isolation material

Teflon is wonderful stuff, but kind of expensive for that application. I have used rubber gasket material like from an auto parts or hardware store, if it isn’t exposed to sunlight, it should hold up fine. Or slit some neoprene fuel or radiator hose and slip it over the pipe before clamping

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

I believe so, but I haven't tried it. You'd need the app to do anything with it though, although it looks like there is one in the Windows app store at least. On 8/29/2016 11:22 AM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: Can it work with the BT on a laptop? *From:* Simon Westlake

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

My wife just bought a sort of more cool looking wrist band from Fossil I think, that tracks stuff. I think it was less $$ and probably has a manly version. From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Simon Westlake Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:26 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re:

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Nah, it works with Android (I have one.) Sends data to the phone via Bluetooth, phone uploads it to the Fitbit website if you want to sync it to other stuff (e.g. I sync mine to MyFitnessPal.) They just charge via USB, little proprietary cable that connects to the back. On 8/29/2016 11:20

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

One thing to note is that if all you really care about is step tracking, you don't even need the app, unless you buy the cheapest FitBit that doesn't have a screen. Most of them have a screen that shows you your step count. You really only need the app if you want to do any kind of stuff with

Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Can it work with the BT on a laptop? From: Simon Westlake Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:21 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Fit Bit Nah, it works with Android (I have one.) Sends data to the phone via Bluetooth, phone uploads it to the Fitbit website if you want to sync it to

[AFMUG] OT Fit Bit

Thinking of getting a fitness tracker. Getting too fat this summer. Does the fit bit only work with an iPhone? How do you charge them and get the data out? I am still running my iPhone 4 and bound and determined to use it until it no longer works.

Re: [AFMUG] Teflon isolation material

Yep, that’s the exact idea Chuck From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of ch...@wbmfg.com Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 11:55 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Teflon isolation material I presume that if you insulated your gear and ran a separate ground wire back to a master

Re: [AFMUG] Teflon isolation material

I presume that if you insulated your gear and ran a separate ground wire back to a master ground bar it would probably work OK. Better than relying on the tower. And insulating the gear makes sure that your separate ground wire is not becoming the primary ground circuit for the whole tower.

Re: [AFMUG] Teflon isolation material

Hey it worked for Reagan.Zaz... All kidding aside.How do you apply it? Like ducting aluminum tape? On Aug 29, 2016 9:02 AM, "Paul McCall" wrote: > Anybody used Teflon isolation material to isolate your equipment from > other metal structures? The thought being if

Re: [AFMUG] Workers comp

Lesson one: make sure workers wear proper shoes or boots... I bought my crew boots, safety glasses and assorted stuff like belts etc.. I always added an engineering fee to every project that funded such items.I learned that from another contractor. Saved my butt several times.. On legality

Re: [AFMUG] Workers comp

Best driving route? Waze helps with that. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions Midwest Internet Exchange The Brothers WISP - Original Message - From: "Mark Radabaugh" To: af@afmug.com Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:36:42 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [AFMUG] Workers comp

It's going to depend on your state or insurance carrier. For Ohio (which is a state run system) having the employee back on light duty can reduce the impact on your premiums as the state does not have to pay lost time wages. If the claim passes a dollar threshold it becomes a 'max value'

Re: [AFMUG] Workers comp

Holy Shit you are awesome Steve! On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 9:17 AM, That One Guy /sarcasm < thatoneguyst...@gmail.com> wrote: > The big question is whether he has lawyered up yet. If he has, in the long > run it might be cheaper to just have him sit. > > I ran a multiton paper cart over my foot

Re: [AFMUG] Workers comp

The big question is whether he has lawyered up yet. If he has, in the long run it might be cheaper to just have him sit. I ran a multiton paper cart over my foot once in a printing factory, I told no one and just hobbled around for a few months. Tell him to take a couple days off to spend alot of

Re: [AFMUG] Workers comp

Yes, and AFAIK he needs to be able to do the job before he can come back. I broke my leg on a tower and I had to sit home and take the worker's comp salary (a small percentage of my actual salary) while I healed. This is where supplemental insurance comes in handy. It made up the difference for

[AFMUG] Teflon isolation material

Anybody used Teflon isolation material to isolate your equipment from other metal structures? The thought being if the metal structure you are mounting to has poor grounding and you can't fix for whatever reason, without spending a bazillion dollars A grounding expert mentioned that yesterday

[AFMUG] Workers comp

I have an employee that was injured on the job. New entry level temp labor employee was handling something that was far heavier than he suspected, it got loose and came down on his toes. Broke a toe I think. It was a legit workplace injury. So the workers comp doctor finally cleared him

Re: [AFMUG] Mikrotik OSPF weirdness

I have a network with 140 or so OSPF routers, around 1k routes without issues. Its not the number of routes, nor the qty of routers, its how much breaks talk etc. The network is very reliable and static for the most part, so OSPF don’t chatter too much at all. Thanks, Dennis Burgess –

Re: [AFMUG] Ownership of wire / fiber in a building

I'm not the type of guy to lower myself to "they would do it to you, you should do similar". That's shady. Part two of this is the way things are leaning with the FCC, they've already touched on "cable services" and "telco services. Either by adding "BIAS" services or going full monty and