Post B4MPCkC9nzVCgNtsDA by Jkp@mastodon.scot
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 (DIR) Post #B4MGCifIavHqLlRcEC by justine@snac.smithies.me.uk
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       Had a vessel where their VSAT system kept failing at sea and presented with all sorts of AZ, EL dome errors so last week I booked a crane and swapped out the dome. Worked a treat no more errors until they went to sea again. So today I went back aboard and buzzed out the cable from the antenna control unit which was perfectly ok and decided to swap out the antenna control unit. To be 100% sure I volunteered to go out to sea even though it was extremely rough out and the sea was breaking over the Peterhead breakwaters. To my delight after the vessel being thrown about for an hour the VSAT never skipped a beat and the crew were happy with their internet. Posting a picture although it doesn't look too rough in picture but I can assure you it was. I was holding on whilst watching the stats of the VSAT on my laptop.
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MJJJSP116W3gFQS8 by EF@bsd.cafe
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       @justine well done for the solution and hanging on to breakfast.
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MJJJrvU7WLKqBoEi by justine@snac.smithies.me.uk
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       Thanks but it doesn't really bother me. Some of the other engineers hate going out as they do get sick but me I have my sea legs fortunately and love going out in a storm.
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MKI3HdlMBdYsB0Wu by orva@social.orva.fi
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       @justine Someone definitely needs to make a camera that doesn't make seastate to look calm and serene even during storm.
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MKI3Ukyag8DYJTyS by justine@snac.smithies.me.uk
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       IKR ! The sea was very rough and grey in colour but my FP4 made it look flat calm and summery. 🤣
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MNHGEqPXwpJUBPua by Jkp@mastodon.scot
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       @justineI take it everyone saw my morning video.It was rough!I'm in the same camp as you re; being at sea in a storm however, I quite enjoy that...for a short time at least. 👴 @orva
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MNHGQBjN1PsfUTaq by justine@snac.smithies.me.uk
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       It must of been cold as the camera was shaking in your video.CC: @orva@social.orva.fi
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MNa0W35i9M3LAZ3Q by edavies@functional.cafe
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       @justine So the conclusion is that it only works when you're there, so you're part of the crew now?
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MNa0z7LdOzVUlmMa by justine@snac.smithies.me.uk
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       Haha well I did say to the skipper as we're this far out we may as well get a trip in. Made him laugh anyway.
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MO0L7N7Fi7ThBPo8 by Jkp@mastodon.scot
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       @justineIt was shaking because of the fierce wind!I had to lie down on the beach and rest the phone on a rock to even get that still!I was near blown off my feet on several occasions during my walk!@orva
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MO0LHeV1vxzZzcpc by justine@snac.smithies.me.uk
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       You had to lie down on the beach....That's just old age you needed a rest be honest. 🤪CC: @orva@social.orva.fi
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MPCkC9nzVCgNtsDA by Jkp@mastodon.scot
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       @justineI admit I certainly needed a rest after fighting my way through the stupid rain and wind for an hour.It's probably easier to just give in to old age to be fair!  👴@orva
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MPCkW0cBNjfxBj9c by justine@snac.smithies.me.uk
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       I'm just messing about honestly. After years of climbing masts and fish room ladders I feel my age too as my knees and shoulders are shot. Plus age is just a number so never give in to it.CC: @orva@social.orva.fi