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    CQ Field Day CQ Field Day

    Calling all hams, smoked or otherwise.. Just a couple days till field day. Just wondering if anyone else will be venturing out for a marathon of QSO's... Personally I'll be jumping around quite a bit from site to site. Many local clubs I want to go check out. I have a very large club in the...
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    CQ CQ CQ Echolink

    Good Evening all, Thought I'd try something a little different. Since I'm gonna be outside doing a little work on the boat for the next few hours I'd figure I'd throw this one out here. If there's any Hams out there that wanna work a little 2m\70cm magic tonight via Echolink send me a little...
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    Merc OB, No spark either cylinder

    Hiya, Have a 25hp Merc, I lost spark on both cylinders. I tried the simple stuff, disconnecting the kill switches and cranking with a spark tester, still nothing. I think we checked the resistance on the coils at the end of last year when this problem began and they checked within spec. Plus...
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    Windows 7 and write protection

    I hope someone can help me, I'm pullikng my hair out. i"m running windows 7 64 bit on a brand new machine. I'm trying tt update a rc flight simulator I use to a newer version. I'm getting 2 errors after the 388mb download. Message 1: could not delete...
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    isolating truck battery, from trailer battery except to charge

    I just want to see if anyone has a better idea than I do. I'm in the middle of modifying my enclosed trailer. I use it for a variety if uses including hauling my larger rc planes and helicopters, also as a mobile workshop while at the flying field, also for hauling my atvs and a seudo camper...
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    Web page re-direct to "frontier"

    Hey gang, normally on my computer in the web address bar I could just type the web page I wanted to go to i.e. just typing "youtube" or "flyinggiants" or "helifreak" even "iboats" without the www or .com to it. Firefox used to take me to that page no problem. Lately tho I'm getting a re-direct...
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    Keeping lines tangle free? SUPER EASY!

    Hey gang, this was a little video I made some time ago and had posted on youtube for another project I was working on. I had intended to post it here, but for whatever reason I never did. I was securing some loads in my truck today and had my ropes bundled in this manner and a truck driver saw...
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    Where to measure for drop height?

    Ok as a seasoned driver, and someone who has towed A LOT of trailers, I feel stupid asking this. In the past I've always had a number of draw bars laying around and could always easily find one that worked as I needed. Now with a new truck I need to replace most of my draw bars as the new truck...
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    Amsoil, Royal Purple, Mobile 1

    I want to start off with the new(to me) truck the right way and run synthetic oil. Seems everywhere I look everyone has a opinion of each being the best, and subsequent skewed data to back it up. So what say you? Personally I'm thinking any synthetic oil is far superior to a standard one, and...
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    Need Headphones-Live stage music

    Hey gang. I haven't played any of my drumsets in about 10 years. I recently set back up my one electric kit, and have begun the painful embarrasing process of relearning to play. Hey everyone needs a winter hobby right. It's amazing how much I've forgotten, actually not forgotten, but can't get...
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    Story of a new Tow Rig(long)

    Since the forums have been slowing down since the end of the boating season, I felt like showing off a bit. My old truck finally died. I had a 2000 GMC Envoy with 192,000 miles on it. A bit over a month ago I was driving home and lost heat. No biggie I thought. The vehicle has automatic climate...
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    connecting wifi to a LAN device

    Ok since there seem to be many of yiu on here that are WiFi and home network gurus i'll ask. My home network is wireless. My router is downstairs in the office with one computer connected to it. I have various other devices in the house that connect to the internet via the WiFi. My new blue...
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    Crazy Aquarium Geo-thermal idea

    Since the topic of geo thermal came up earlier this week, it got me thinking. On my reef aquarium I have to run a homemade chiller to keep the water temp down with the use of HQI lighting and such. So a thought occurred, why not run piping underground and circulate the water from my sump...
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    Home surveliance

    Hey gang, Need some ideas. For various reasons I need to install some cameras to keep an eye on my house and toys. I'd like to go wireless if at all possible. Also would like to go DVR with motion detection, and remote (internet) viewing. Anybody out there have any systems they particularly...
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    Shakespere 5102 Come w mount?

    I'm having a brain fart here. doesn't help it's 1:30am. Does the 5102 Come with a mount and cable? I can't seem to find them in the online store. Thanks Bill
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    Another name my.... Water Dragon post....

    So with all the name my boat threads, I'd figure I'd switch it up a bit. I just got my new water dragon. His cage is almost finished, that's fine, the problem he doesn't have a name. Help me out. Have some fun with it. Let's see what you all come up with. And kids get a vote as well. Bill
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    Silvertip, I knew tyou couldn't stay away!

    Been good to see you posting back on the forums pretty regularly. All done with the hiatus and back for good? BIll
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    Air compressor gurus

    Ok so here's the deal. I need to buy a new air compressor. I'm tired of having to run over my folks house every time I need one. I've been looking them over lately, and have come to a bit of a kunadrum. I would really like to stick with a portable model, either a double stack or pancake style...
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    Looking for digital voltage gauge

    I'm looking for some sort of digital voltage meter/gauge. Someone posted a picture of one a few weeks ago that was red LED, i inquired as to the brand but never heard back. I've looked around and haven't been able to find any, only analog ones. Anybody have a good source for something like...
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    Really need that thermostat?

    25 hp merc OB, I just rebuilt the water pump due to failure of the other one. I don't like the fact that this motor only pees when the thermostat opens. Any reason I can't run without the thermostat in place? I know the engine will take longer to reach operating temp, and may not even get all...
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