- 1. Re: satellite receivers and VCRs (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:53:54 -0500
- I can think of no reason why you shouldn't be able to do that. If you can see it, you should be able to record it with your VCR. I used to do this frequently with my TiVo units, until I started just
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00082.html (8,499 bytes)
- 2. Re: satellite receivers and VCRs (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 12:07:52 -0500
- Eric Care to share with the group your solution to the above problem? I suspect Bill would like to know... -Peter -- Peter Murray (N3IXY) Vienna, VA
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00091.html (7,648 bytes)
- 3. Re: Battery Buddy? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 14:00:36 -0500
- I've never used one of these, but you can get a pulse charger/conditioner that will run off a small solar panel that should maintain float voltage... check out the "Solargizer" at http://www.pulsetec
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00120.html (8,027 bytes)
- 4. Re: Battery Buddy? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 09:21:38 -0500
- I think very highly of the PulseTech units, but for my limited needs, I picked up a 12V wall-wart-style charger/pulse conditioner from Batteries Plus. I don't think it was more than $40. 1Ah charging
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00136.html (8,016 bytes)
- 5. Re: Reconditioning power tool batteries (was Battery Buddy) (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:34:57 -0500
- Sorry, PJ - the power tool batteries that I typically run across are NiCd, NiMH or LiOH. The PulseTech systems are designed for standard lead-acid batteries: From the center of their front page: "Wor
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00144.html (8,566 bytes)
- 6. RE: Ford Windstar Door Light Switches (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 01:45:02 -0500 (EST)
- Damn, Eric. You had me feeling bad for you there, for a minute. I thought you meant this: http://www.deafblind.com/crs.html and not Can't Remember Sh*t -Peter -- Peter "CRS Positive" Murray (N3IXY) V
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00267.html (7,402 bytes)
- 7. Re: Modern Marvels (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:45:42 -0400
- Those files from the TiVo are not tiny. The two best ways I can think of to distribute that content is: 1) host it on a well-connected webserver or 2) Postal mail of the video on DVD (or MPEG-4 compr
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00107.html (7,397 bytes)
- 8. Re: Fall protection (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:44:52 -0400
- All he says is true. Though he left out the part about purposely jumping off the roof. Multiple times. What is the tally on skull fractures at this point, Aric? -Peter -- Peter Murray (N3IXY) Vienna,
- /html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00133.html (7,917 bytes)
- 9. Re: and now, computer questions... (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:19:46 -0400
- If you want a current x86-based system - Much depends on what you need the system to do. If you're looking for maximum multi-threaded (multiple processes running simultaneously) performance, go with
- /html/shop-talk/2005-07/msg00055.html (9,545 bytes)
- 10. Re: Mold on the walls (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:13:46 -0400
- I can't tell you how to remove it, though a dilution of bleach doesn't sound like a bad idea (though I'd test to see what damage it might to to the surface in question). My rental townhouse felt pre
- /html/shop-talk/2005-07/msg00112.html (7,540 bytes)
- 11. OBD-II reader/code clearer... (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 14:50:27 -0400
- This seems germane to the recent discussion on code scanners... Actron Pocket Scan OBD-II code reader... for under $40. www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=ACN&mfrpartnumber=CP9125 <http:
- /html/shop-talk/2005-07/msg00177.html (6,721 bytes)
- 12. Re: home networking (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 08:17:13 -0400
- Hooray - I have something to add! With regards to home networking, I ran into the same issues. Wireless is convenient and quite affordable, but lacks the bandwidth that 100Mbit ethernet provides (let
- /html/shop-talk/2005-06/msg00089.html (10,234 bytes)
- 13. Re: 2005 toyota tacoma (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:27:31 -0500
- I have used my ODB-II serial cable with the Ross VAG-COM software connected to the USB-Serial adapter (bought at MicroCenter months ago) with absolutely no trouble. Your average laptop user these day
- /html/shop-talk/2005-02/msg00083.html (10,055 bytes)
- 14. Re: Voice Over IP Phone Services (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2005 10:49:26 -0500
- Don't be so quick to move to the Great White North just yet! Here in my townhouse in Vienna, Virginia, I've done just this with the Vonage lines I have here. Disconnected the Verizon lines at the NID
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00043.html (10,972 bytes)
- 15. Re: Telephone wiring (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:39:42 -0500
- I am running HPNA (2.0, 10Mbps) at home, and have noticed no need for any filters on my telephones. -Peter
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00109.html (7,332 bytes)
- 16. Re: Wireless Internet Networks (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 15:45:35 -0500
- [My comments inline below -Peter] These can work quite well, if they can be located inside the circle of good coverage. Certainly - working at 2.4GHz, you can get much sharper shadowing than you woul
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00162.html (10,113 bytes)
- 17. Re: car batteries. who do you trust? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 21:53:47 -0500
- The short answer is: You can't trust anybody. I just logged onto my Consumer Reports Online account (highly recommended over the paper subscription), and the ratings show no clear rule that can be fo
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00192.html (10,786 bytes)
- 18. Re: car batteries. who do you trust? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 10:34:39 -0500
- Unfortunately, no. Their experimental processes are not detailed in any way in the article (whether online or in print). I too was curious about the sample size, with such a variability in results! I
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00197.html (8,715 bytes)
- 19. Re: Wireless Headphones... (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:43:19 -0500 (EST)
- You could look into a reasonably inexpensive FM stereo transmitter and a pair of headphone radios - connect a good antenna and it'll cover your whole block (or more....)! http://www.ramseyelectronics
- /html/shop-talk/2004-12/msg00113.html (6,753 bytes)
- 20. Re: using a new buffer (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <pete@partnercomm.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 09:19:41 -0500
- Apparently Dave hates mice as much as lab scientists: http://www.theonion.com/news/index.php?issue=4049&n=1 -Peter Peter Murray (N3IXY) Vienna, VA
- /html/shop-talk/2004-12/msg00116.html (7,286 bytes)
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