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by Externet
Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet radio question.
Replies: 13
Views: 32480

Re: Internet radio question.

Hi dacflyer. I know very little about this now, but : A few years ago, I put to use a 'smart' phone with no cellular service to the internet using its WiFi link as connection. By the nineties, I used to record a lot of music from a web site named www.sky.fm defunct now but with many modern replaceme...
by Externet
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wall plug electrical pop noise from switch, motor, fridge, etc...
Replies: 9
Views: 48075

Re: Wall plug electrical pop noise from switch, motor, fridge, etc...

The 'pop' happens with any wired input or when tuner is selected, or both ?
by Externet
Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Historic off topic...
Replies: 18
Views: 68444

Historic off topic...

Greetings. Just noticed it has been over 20 years registered here. :shock: What were the forums that closed doors and a bunch of us migrated here from them ? Was it Microsoft groups or Electronics World or Electronics Now or Popular Electronics or all of them ? Sequence if not asking too much ? My m...
by Externet
Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Digital Multimeter Ribbon Cable Connection
Replies: 6
Views: 21054

Re: Digital Multimeter Ribbon Cable Connection

This has to be it; but residues would need to be cleaned before re-applying : ----> https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-graphite-filled-conductive-wire-glue ----> https://www.allelectronics.com/item/wg-1/conductive-glue-0.3-fl.oz./1.html ----> https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057077538/05ml-...
by Externet
Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAM Attack
Replies: 26
Views: 66624

Re: SPAM Attack

It takes a programmer, or hacker, or alike...

For a post count of less than -say 10 posts-; the message (and spam) can be seen only by the poster and nobody else. The spammer believes it is published and bothers no one. Moderation releases to the public if deserved.
by Externet
Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to calculate total resistance of a parallel circuit
Replies: 3
Views: 6382

Re: How to calculate total resistance of a parallel circuit

Solve the parallel value of the two resistors that do not initiate in infinity.
When done, solve the resulting values of the new parallel with both values from infinity to whatever that third resistor is.
by Externet
Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parts exchange between forum members ?
Replies: 10
Views: 25970

Re: Parts exchange between forum members ?

Hi. Ruler in inches ? The caliper is in inches ! 0.4" diameter as I have is 10.16mm ; a frog's hair over 10mm you asked and want ! 7/16" you say now is bigger = 0.4375" = 11.12 mm ! :grin: 0.82" length as I have is 20.8mm ; a couple of frog hairs you asked and want ! 15/16'"...
by Externet
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parts exchange between forum members ?
Replies: 10
Views: 25970

Re: Parts exchange between forum members ?

Hi Tzap. Found only 5 in my bin (some used, some played with) but should have more if you do not mind pulled from miscellaneous boards by the time I mail them to you. My stupid caliper has no metric; but reads 0.4" diameter and 0.82" length. How many do you want ? Send your mailing address...
by Externet
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alcatel Flip Phone - Model 4044C - For Handicapped Relative
Replies: 3
Views: 9049

Re: Alcatel Flip Phone - Model 4044C - For Handicapped Relative

There is several providers for 'Lifeline' telephony. Dump the incompetents and try others.
by Externet
Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LED backlights in LG television...
Replies: 15
Views: 19970

Re: LED backlights in LG television...

Hi. Good it was of help. Better ribbon cables would cost 2 more cents and the chinese do not want to spend that much :mad: The clear 'shims' on the picture really worked well, Cannot remember the source. Perhaps was a plastic folder and scissors... Any thin cards that keeps all the latches from catc...
by Externet
Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to adjust the backlight of LCD?
Replies: 2
Views: 7479

Re: How to adjust the backlight of LCD?

If you alter the control, is there any change in brightness ? Is the control enabled ?
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by Externet
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is all my talks with Alan about the BME280?
Replies: 3
Views: 7501

Re: Where is all my talks with Alan about the BME280?

Better go to the same forum you were working with Alan.
by Externet
Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parts exchange between forum members ?
Replies: 10
Views: 25970

Parts exchange between forum members ?

Greetings.
It may work for the benefit of the few of us left...

Am looking for ICs
- 2 pcs 4077 CMOS gates trough hole,
- 2 pcs 4070 CMOS gates trough hole.

What do you need ?
by Externet
Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off grid solar project
Replies: 14
Views: 63884

Re: off grid solar project

Hi John, thanks. In Bourbonland the KWh is 10 cents and the electric utility is forced to pay (credit) my generated energy on net metering at same 10 cent /KWh for the next 25 years by decree no matter if rates increase or decrease ---> yes, sure, decrease... One extra reason that made me jump onto ...