Jul - The R-390A Frequently Asked Questions Page

"Am I about to be asked to put my $$ where my mouth is???"
AAAHHWOOOGHAA! AAAHHWOOOGHAA! DING DING DING DING DING! DIVE! DIVE!
Whoa -- belay that dive order! That's the SVDS -- the Special Volunteer Detection System alarm. It's a
little like a perimeter warning system, but tuned up for pilgrims wandering in, instead of enemy
incursion.
So, howya doin' Randy, heh heh.. You noticed about the photos. Well, the plain ones are no problem,
and not really critical. More important are the ones with parts ID pointers. They take a bit more time.
First, you need a good specimen -- a photogenic module that's not shy (shadowy) and not too starryeyed.
(Bright aluminum reflects and makes it a bit tricky.) Then, when you have a shot where you can
make out most of the components, it needs to get the annotations added with a graphics program. Pete
Wokoun did this with the photos that were supplied to him (or he had) for the first version.
You also have to experiment with the resolution that works without overkill -- excessive file size
Soooo... got a camera? Some modules? (Was on the to-do list, but didn't make it into Rev 2.)
Or did you want to sign up for a tour of duty with the non-A task force that's forming up? Barry
From root@al.tirevold.name Thu Jul 18 00:49:37 2002
Subject: [R-390] R-390A Y2K-R2 - in ONE BIG FILE!
We're working on the photo thing!!!! ...just be patient.......
From theprof@texoma.net Thu Jul 18 01:26:39 2002
Subject: [R-390] R-390A Y2K-R2 - in ONE BIG FILE!
A primo effort. FB all around.
My slow DSL connection took 6 minutes, however, when I was on a dial-up I started Using
Download Accelerator Pro (DAP).
It might take all night to download a big file, but these types of utilities (there are several) will allow you
to queue for download, start downloads at a predetermined time, and turn off the PC when it is done.
They also allow resume if the download bombs for some reason and the do speed up some downloads by
running multiple connections to a site and downloading the file in parallel pieces. 73 de Richard,
KB5WLH
From ba.williams@charter.net Thu Jul 18 02:10:08 2002
Subject: [R-390] AGC problems
>Finally, there is always the chance that the radio simply doesn't like you, and would work perfectly for
somebody else, like Barry the Beggar. > > Dr. Leo Marvin
Yes, and the address is 400 Deer Run Rd., Auburn, Al. 36832. Send it on down. I'll even pay shipping.
By the way, I've been pretty much hating the luck of the dumpster divers on this list for a few years now.
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