There are several types and sub-types of Dysautonomia. I have two types: POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. My sub-type is hyperMCA POTS, which is a rare subset of the hyper POTS sub-type.) NCH/NMH (Neurocardiogenic Syncope, also called Neurally Mediated Hypotension, as well as a few other variations that all refer to the same thing.) Dysautonomia […]

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The NASA All-sky Fireball Network is a network of cameras set up by the NASA Meteoroid Environment Office (MEO) with the goal of observing meteors brighter than the planet Venus, which are called fireballs. The network currently consists of 15 cameras, 6 of which are placed in locations in north Alabama, north Georgia, southern Tennessee, […]

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Isn’t this astonishing? You were just making conversation in the family living quarters and afterwards something strange occurred. Upon arriving on the internet you surmise that the ads on the screen are very similar to the previous dialog. Are we under surveillance with our smart devices? Is there such a thing as privacy these days? […]

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As any experienced ham already understands, propagation is important, but having a good antenna is also critical. If you’re running a Yaesu mobile radio, then you might be interested in this antenna: Yaesu ATAS-120A 40 Meter through 70cm Auto Tune Motorized HF/VHF/UHF Antenna For FT-857D, FT-450DandFT-897D ATAS-120. I was listening to a ham in the […]

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First of all, I am not a doctor. Therefore, this is not advise from a certified professional. However, I am acquainted with a very knowledgeable nurse who has been there and back. Her advice is solid. If you’re a true blue insomniac (me too), then you might consider the miracle pill. And natural remedies should […]

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Here is a solution when going from a computer with DVI port to a monitor, HDTV, or projector with HDMI port, or from a computer, Blu-ray player, TV box, or game console with HDMI port to a monitor with DVI port. Here is the product as described: Cable Matters® (2 Pack) Gold-Plated DVI to HDMI […]

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After opting for yet another computer upgrade, I decided to pull the SDR dongle from the shelf and give it a go. Installation can be a hassle, but there’s one particular thing that is usually forgotten. TIP REMINDER The dongle must be plugged in before installing the SDR Sharp software.

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My aim was to build a 20 meter vertical out of copper, since copper is normally a very good conductor. Recently I bought a couple sections of copper pipe and clamped them together. The sections were 10 feet in length. I may later put up some elevated radials, but for now I am experimenting with […]

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With this device you can connect multiple monitors to your computer: Plugable USB-VGA-165 USB to VGA Adapter for Multiple Displays up to 1920×1080 / 1600×1200 Each (DisplayLink DL-165 Chip). Supports Windows 8.1, 8, 7, and XP. Also works with the Apple products, such as MacBook Pro. Why the need of multiple monitors? Obviously, this application […]

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Some of us have that one irritating HDTV channel that is transmitted via a VHF frequency. All other channels are in the UHF range. I’ve had little success in combining the two into one antenna, mainly because I am on the fringe of reception. Instead, I have opted to build the VHF HDTV antenna as […]

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