Posts by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
(DIR) Post #AS0yjNiYqmLNQMRVrc by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-01-25T22:02:02Z
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@tek is that the same thing as fediblock
(DIR) Post #AS11Ht17BdDUFdhac4 by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-01-25T22:30:41Z
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@tek Ahh, gotcha. A whitelist cabal.
(DIR) Post #AS11S4F6IyKhxk6AW8 by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-01-25T22:32:30Z
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@tek I agree 100%
(DIR) Post #AS1GFRu8WBTYtdjYUC by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-01-26T01:09:40Z
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Today I went over to the local Kroger, and because reasons, it’s a day to celebrate with a small wedge of soft cheese.I picked up something fabulous, and quite by accident; it’s called ‘Humbolt Fog’. Kinda sounds like something more dank, but let me tell you, this is an excellent cheese that somehow, some way, made a decent pairing with both a chilled Brutacao white, and the middle of the road Tin Cup American Whiskey I’m drinkingI might give it up to being drunk, except that I’m only two shots into the whiskey.Seriously though, that is some damn good cheese 🤨cheers
(DIR) Post #AS1MR5P2bTpMJE7aLI by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-01-26T02:26:44Z
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The whiskey shots didn't work this time, my lower left eyelid is still twitching like a motherfucker.
(DIR) Post #ASJ6jePK5lYag5Dbuq by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-03T15:25:35Z
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I just got into a vigorous and refreshing exchange concerning what I will refer to as 'tactical communications readiness'.The concerns were, to be resilient and flexible with respect to internet and voice communications.I brought up ham radio.In the context of that discussion I volunteered to help anyone up their rf electronics game to par for testing for their Ham license.I also tagged the offer as open to anyone within reach of the message, and it occurred to me that I could still do better:So with this message to all, I will broaden the reach of that offer.If you are reading this, and would like to get your amateur radio operator's license, and also would appreciate some amount of guidance and rail greasing, as it were, in this interest - I'm at your service.Ring the bell :)#amateurradio #hamradio #getlicensed #radiooperator#hackrf #hacktheplanet
(DIR) Post #ASJ70c2g8gWWGUiNfs by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-03T13:50:10Z
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@SrRochardBunson @benda @geekpete Consider the possibilities of ham radio using packet protocols over HF; you aren't going to do a lot of 4k video streaming over a 56kbps connection, but you can do pretty much anything but that.Hams have exclusive access to a class A IP4 network address block specifically for such purposes at 44.0.0.0.I've got my technician's ticket, I'm presently studying for my general exam, and am experimenting and learning the ropes of radio tech from the improvised foxhole crystal set, straight up through multi VFO computer controlled transceiver technologies implemented in SDR hardware. There are of course limitations; these frequencies, while very accessible (they're among the first frequencies to which a new ham has access), are line of sight except under very special conditions.That being said, the technology exists; people who really know how to manipulate it are what are becoming quite scarce. This is a problem that can be rectified.see:https://archive.org/details/dlarc?&sort=-week&page=1
(DIR) Post #ASJ70eGvqf75BHOnAW by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-03T14:56:46Z
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@SrRochardBunson @benda @geekpete SirRochard there definitely are HF repeaters down there in the short wavelengths, though I'm not certain whether they can be used for data; I know the primary purpose has traditionally been 'voice nets' (think of a long distance radio 'party line').That being said, I think as long as you followed the law and the generally accepted procedures and protocols, and used an otherwise clear frequency, no one would have any complaints, especially if you were deploying your own repeater(s).I'm not certain what you mean by SW and CW in this context but from what I gather reading the rest of your comments I'd say you are definitely on the right track.If you don't have one already, get your ham operator's license at what ever level technical proficiency you can muster, as I say, the entry level technician's class gets immediate access to these frequencies.
(DIR) Post #ASJ70gAGoOyN3CIV3w by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-03T15:10:53Z
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@SrRochardBunson @benda @geekpete I gather you are not a Ham! Tsk tsk, you really should address that! :pThe technician's test was profoundly easy. I found that with just a modicum of study I was not just more than competent, but a shoe-in. It was really more about discovering that I already knew a core set of things, and building confidence.The general exam is going to be a bit more challenging ;)My technic was simple: get the practice app for my ipad. The practice app has ALL the questions for each exam, and you practice over all of them - and it can be challenging. But it's free, it has built in lessons, and can explain why you're wrong, should that happen.Then when you take the test, it's usually from the local club guys, and you pay them 15 bucks and they administer the test (they have the materials, and the office supplies, and handle the test result submissions, etc.)1/2
(DIR) Post #ASJ70grsCHqpEQhK1g by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-03T15:16:38Z
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@SrRochardBunson @benda @geekpete Not anymore! but you know what? I'm going to learn it anyway.Either way, it's possible in our time to use the computer to transcode text to CW, and pipe it out the speakers. Which is then piped into the mic on the radio (this is the simplest and oldest way of using your computer with your radio). Similar ops are possible in reverse.
(DIR) Post #ASJ70jG3JMNee01ezY by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-03T15:13:58Z
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@SrRochardBunson @benda @geekpete The main things you need to know are:- basic electrical safety- basic electrical theory (electrical potential, supply, load, and ground, etc)- an understanding of the relationship between voltage, amperage, and resistance- the bandplan for the technician's class.And you pass, and in a few days you're a Ham. Just like that. Then you can legally build your own stuff and carry the art and science of radio forward.If you want to do this, and need help finding the right practice app, or your local club, or anything I can to help you get your ticket, just ring the bell, man.This goes for anyone within reach of this message.2/2
(DIR) Post #ASL6vbhcMa8O50OfFQ by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-04T13:23:47Z
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Moving my meager set of repositories to codeberg.I have to say, their account setup and profile magament facility was pretty damn painless but for one thing: bio text is limited to 256 characters and key names were limited to 50. I can appreciate an observance of frugality, but c'mon, Louise, is this a thing?Maybe 'll just put a masto address in the bio text or something.Beyond that it's worked great.Now what about an equivalance to github.io sites? also can they directly import my repositories or do I have to manually engage the shenanniganizer, and engage thusly in shenannigans?#codeberg #github #socialCoding#scm #codes #repository
(DIR) Post #ASL6vcyfcfMw2BNnSy by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-04T13:29:15Z
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Just found codeberg pages, so that's one...
(DIR) Post #ASL6veVJwl52ljfNzs by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-04T13:36:19Z
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And just found the repository migration page which will not only migrate my existing github repositories but will also import my private repositorie(s) at such time as I am ready to publish any of those.That is epic.It also will import from a bunch of sources that are of no immediate interest to me, which means there is probably support in place for your especially particular and edgy requirements too.
(DIR) Post #ASY4ztDTW0Fghdgugq by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-10T21:16:56Z
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@lauren I think it was probably never safely ignored, and should have been called out a long time ago.Just like with money, so much energy is spent by politicians on becoming and remaining successful politicians that precious little of anything at all actually goes towards fulfilling any duty.
(DIR) Post #ASY8whiMLzTa6flTe4 by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-10T22:01:32Z
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@lauren Oh, I wouldn't be surprised at all; I think though, that as long as there are so many unwritten agreements, there are also a lot of opportunities to push the envelope and to exploit ignorance.
(DIR) Post #ASen8OAa0bhY4yqnho by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-14T02:56:14Z
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@textfiles can you run the entire ship from there
(DIR) Post #ASohXTOd3awFNubD6W by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-18T21:44:56Z
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@tek Damn right it was.
(DIR) Post #ASwJyQuRZFyvr5TxbM by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-02-22T13:54:24Z
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WHEW jumpin in over here for a minute.I've been into heavy rf activities, having taken receipt of a new Xiegu x6100 transceiver.It's da bomb, y'all!If you aren't getting enough of my radio shenanigans here, follow me @KI5SMNIt's pretty much all radio, all the time over there.
(DIR) Post #AY6OR2VVBWg7m190Yy by sparseMatrix@ioc.exchange
2023-07-26T23:56:12Z
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@fsf help me replace alexa and philips hue, please...