Dude, we already have MURS (VHF 5 channels) and GMRS (UHF 14 channels). I would rather see CB'ers put some where on the 900 MHz band, say the 901-902 portion, NBFM 3 watts 100 channels. The BIG DOGS (the Prime Minister aka Sir Mixalot comes to mind) who run 1-30+ kw on 11 meters would never be able to run major amounts of power at 900 MHz. One is the cost of building amps that can run this kind power level is beyond cost prohibitive, not to mention the extreme dangers of near field in the sub microwave band; not that running 10's of kilowatts on 11 meters is any better for your health.
Not only that, they would force you to accept some bundled package of shit you don't want (phone, tv and Internet) just to get that price. Complete with all the shitty restrictions (no servers, the blocking of ports 25, 80 etc) and to force you into auto bill pay plan.
FUCK YOU! You Barney Fifes don't need to violate FCC rules in the name of "the law"! Why don't you guys do what I pay you for, you are Public Servants, you are here to Serve and Protect. Not to violate even more rules that us Jane and Joe citizens are expected to follow like everyone else. Besides, it's a two way street pal!
I would like to save power as much as the next guy. But we all know that the power company would make up for the lost revenue by simply raising rates. It seems that the more we conserve, the more they arbitrarily raise rates to keep the stockholders happy, NOT the paying customer.
Maybe this will be the final solution to those hold outs to finally realize there is more to life than watching the lobotomy box. I haven't watched TV for over 10 years. I get all my news from the Internet, broadcast and short wave radio. The only reason I have a TV at all is to use it as a monitor for my DVD player.
I hate stories like this. It suggests that "light" is somehow different than "radio waves". They're the same thing, the difference is that we can see in that portion of the spectrum.
Just can't help but wonder if these so called "live video" feed can be used in defense of bogus arrests. Somehow I think they would claim "technical difficulties" when these feeds are "lost".
Welcome to the world of RFI, most people who buy consumer electronics aren't even aware of RFI. Generally you have to be a radio amateur to know the extreme annoyances of RFI. From powerline, electric fence, TV (plasma) and switching mode battery chargers, the RF spectrum is just awash with this pollution.
Maybe with the advent of personal RF transmitters, company's will be forced to spend the extra few cents to design consumer electronics with RFI resistance in mind.
Get rid of the "monetary" system. As long as we have money people will always conjure up creative ways to steal it. Our global society needs to move forward to the "star trek" world where money doesn't exist. I know, I'm asking for the impossible.
Ah yes...... the 8-track. I have fond memories riding with my parents listening to Credence, Three Dog Night, Sgt Peppers, Partridge Family, Cat Stevens... The year(s), late 60's to late 70's. The car, 1969 Chevy Impalla SS 396 big block, 6 speaker 8-track... Memories, born 1963...
Martin: Will you pretty please stop throttling packets?
Comcast: NO
Martin: Aw come on..
Comcast: NO
Martin: I'll be your friend..
What a joke, FCC commissioners should have technical prowess. Not a bunch of dimwitted retards who know NOTHING about the underlying technology they oversee.
Just when I thought the human race couldn't get any dumber, something like this always proves me wrong. I mean seriously, do you really expect me to believe that a 10 fold increase in punishment will deter this kind of "crime"? Give me a fucking break!
While I don't speed, one solution is to simply jam these bands as to render these things ineffective. As you can probably tell, I don't have much confidence in police or our legal system that insists that their equipment is calibrated and or operated correctly.
You know, GM really stepped on it's dick when it decided to crush the EV1. Here they had the chance to become the biggest auto manufacture on the planet, design a fully electric car, nearly maintenance free. Nickel metal hydride batteries that would outlast the life of the car, a motor good for a 1,000,000+ miles, regenerative breaking, would go 130+ miles between charges (NiMH), 300+ with L-ion.
If I had the chance I would buy a fully electric car, my commute is 60 miles round trip. However, not using gas would get me labeled as a thief by the state and federal governments since I wouldn't be paying the gas tax that never seems to go towards it's intended purpose (and never goes down when said road project is finished).
What about all the latest brow beating that has been going on with "Distracted Driving" laws. Wouldn't this just give the police (who use cell phones, 2-way radios and laptops) another unwarranted reason to pull you over and ticket you for revenue generation purposes? All I want is to make it from point A - B. We already have enough things taking away our attention from the road as it is.
Seriously, did ANYONE expect anything different? The government and those spineless politicians have defecated on the constitution, AGAIN. I here by summon the Cloverfield creature to extinguish our corrupt government, so we the people can get a fresh start.
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Dude, we already have MURS (VHF 5 channels) and GMRS (UHF 14 channels). I would rather see CB'ers put some where on the 900 MHz band, say the 901-902 portion, NBFM 3 watts 100 channels. The BIG DOGS (the Prime Minister aka Sir Mixalot comes to mind) who run 1-30+ kw on 11 meters would never be able to run major amounts of power at 900 MHz. One is the cost of building amps that can run this kind power level is beyond cost prohibitive, not to mention the extreme dangers of near field in the sub microwave band; not that running 10's of kilowatts on 11 meters is any better for your health.
Not only that, they would force you to accept some bundled package of shit you don't want (phone, tv and Internet) just to get that price. Complete with all the shitty restrictions (no servers, the blocking of ports 25, 80 etc) and to force you into auto bill pay plan.
FUCK YOU! You Barney Fifes don't need to violate FCC rules in the name of "the law"! Why don't you guys do what I pay you for, you are Public Servants, you are here to Serve and Protect. Not to violate even more rules that us Jane and Joe citizens are expected to follow like everyone else. Besides, it's a two way street pal!
I'm still waiting for my 45/45 M/bit connection that the telcos promised us over 10 years ago after bilking us out of $200 billion.
I would like to save power as much as the next guy. But we all know that the power company would make up for the lost revenue by simply raising rates. It seems that the more we conserve, the more they arbitrarily raise rates to keep the stockholders happy, NOT the paying customer.
Maybe this will be the final solution to those hold outs to finally realize there is more to life than watching the lobotomy box. I haven't watched TV for over 10 years. I get all my news from the Internet, broadcast and short wave radio. The only reason I have a TV at all is to use it as a monitor for my DVD player.
Sheesh, why not say it's 100%, or even 99.999% At least come up with some believable percentage for crying out loud..
I hate stories like this. It suggests that "light" is somehow different than "radio waves". They're the same thing, the difference is that we can see in that portion of the spectrum.
Just can't help but wonder if these so called "live video" feed can be used in defense of bogus arrests. Somehow I think they would claim "technical difficulties" when these feeds are "lost".
Welcome to the world of RFI, most people who buy consumer electronics aren't even aware of RFI. Generally you have to be a radio amateur to know the extreme annoyances of RFI. From powerline, electric fence, TV (plasma) and switching mode battery chargers, the RF spectrum is just awash with this pollution.
Maybe with the advent of personal RF transmitters, company's will be forced to spend the extra few cents to design consumer electronics with RFI resistance in mind.
For some reason, 4:20 seems to be the most creative time of day for me...
security, windows, brains. The three words that have the least in common.
Get rid of the "monetary" system. As long as we have money people will always conjure up creative ways to steal it. Our global society needs to move forward to the "star trek" world where money doesn't exist. I know, I'm asking for the impossible.
Ah yes...... the 8-track. I have fond memories riding with my parents listening to Credence, Three Dog Night, Sgt Peppers, Partridge Family, Cat Stevens... The year(s), late 60's to late 70's. The car, 1969 Chevy Impalla SS 396 big block, 6 speaker 8-track... Memories, born 1963...
Martin: Will you pretty please stop throttling packets?
Comcast: NO
Martin: Aw come on..
Comcast: NO
Martin: I'll be your friend..
What a joke, FCC commissioners should have technical prowess. Not a bunch of dimwitted retards who know NOTHING about the underlying technology they oversee.
This is all well and good, but are the system requirements still going to be a 486DX2 66MHz, 4Mb ram, DOS 5.0 and a 30MB HD space or better?
Just when I thought the human race couldn't get any dumber, something like this always proves me wrong. I mean seriously, do you really expect me to believe that a 10 fold increase in punishment will deter this kind of "crime"? Give me a fucking break!
I just can't wait for my "TSA APPROVED" laptop bag to hit Office Depot. And people wonder why I don't fly.
While I don't speed, one solution is to simply jam these bands as to render these things ineffective. As you can probably tell, I don't have much confidence in police or our legal system that insists that their equipment is calibrated and or operated correctly.
You know, GM really stepped on it's dick when it decided to crush the EV1. Here they had the chance to become the biggest auto manufacture on the planet, design a fully electric car, nearly maintenance free. Nickel metal hydride batteries that would outlast the life of the car, a motor good for a 1,000,000+ miles, regenerative breaking, would go 130+ miles between charges (NiMH), 300+ with L-ion.
If I had the chance I would buy a fully electric car, my commute is 60 miles round trip. However, not using gas would get me labeled as a thief by the state and federal governments since I wouldn't be paying the gas tax that never seems to go towards it's intended purpose (and never goes down when said road project is finished).
Guess now we'll have to replace the Bill Gates Borg avitar with Steve Balmer throwing a chair.
What about all the latest brow beating that has been going on with "Distracted Driving" laws. Wouldn't this just give the police (who use cell phones, 2-way radios and laptops) another unwarranted reason to pull you over and ticket you for revenue generation purposes? All I want is to make it from point A - B. We already have enough things taking away our attention from the road as it is.
Seriously, did ANYONE expect anything different? The government and those spineless politicians have defecated on the constitution, AGAIN. I here by summon the Cloverfield creature to extinguish our corrupt government, so we the people can get a fresh start.
Those of you who sign deals with the RIAA can guarantee I will NEVER buy your music.
earth@sol/# shutdown -h now