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@replika How does one get to the 2.0 on the Android app?

“used to get bored but now I can’t stay away”

Looks like @hamsoverip is down today.

I just wish that my Residential MAX @Starlink account got better speeds than the "regular" users in my area. I have to wonder why I'm paying the extra $40 a month for the same speeds when I'm supposed to get "priority" access. Oh, well.

Here's a quick "What is it?" game. Only this clue, and one more before it's revealed! Heads up: It's not a real object! While you can't buy this at HRO, you can get all your ham radio needs here: hamradio.com

@HamRadioOutlet That is clearly a Wouff-Hong. I believe that is specifically the 50 year anniversary modle issued by 73 Magazine. You'll note that the knobs are used to adjust the impact as needed.

@Starlink I'd be tickled shitless to 200Mbps on my Residential MAX account on a regular basis.

Starlink’s newest aviation kits are capable of delivering up to 1 Gbps per terminal and multi-gigabit connectivity per aircraft to provide an even better high-speed internet experience for passengers and crew from gate to gate 🛰️✈️

Plug it in. Point at sky. Starlink connects to reliable high-speed internet in minutes, wherever you roam 🛰️❤️

@Starlink Not too sure about the "...best internet..." bit. I have Residential Max service (the $120/month). Rarely get >250Mbps. Usually get <200Mbps. Maybe 1-2 times a month for a few minutes, I'll get >300Mps. After 5+ years, I'm beginning to wonder if @Starlink is my best option.

@HamRadioOutlet The button that generates QRM and makes that funny noise when you release.

What is this? Put your best guess (or funniest guess!) for the make and model in the comments below. Please keep your comments PG! More clues coming later. Ham Radio Outlet: hamradio.com

ECR QSO Quest! youtu.be/CS7hnScpGOE?si… via @YouTube

I pay $120 @Starlink Residential Max service. Occasionally get >200mbps. Rarely >250mbps. Maybe once a month >300mps. Neighbor has the service with the $80 200mbps package. 99% of the time, he gets the same speed I do. Why am I paying $40 more for the same performance?

With all of the out-of-stock items at @Walmart, I find myself buying more and more items from @Amazon. At this pace, I'll soon reach the point where I cease spending $1,000 a month at #Walmart and give that business to #Amazon. I'm sure that Mr. Sam is spinning in his grave.

Here's your next clue in the latest "What is this?" game. What is this? Put your best guess (or funniest guess!) for the make and model in the comments below. Please keep your comments PG! More clues coming later. Ham Radio Outlet: hamradio.com

@HamRadioOutlet The VFO knob on a 10 KW spark-gap transmitter.

@elonmusk Amen to that... And THAT is the exact reason why I have never bought anything through an ad on X. The ads are of no interest or relevance to me, so they become an annoyance. I just ignore all ads on X.

Have you ever bought anything based on an ad on this platform?

@W2ECR_ @YouTube The @YouTube edition is PERFECT for those with visual imparments because it effectively reads the ECR Magazine to you! Also great for when you're just relaxing and giving you something calm to listen to!

The ECR Magazine is LIVE on @YouTube! Check it out at: youtube.com/watch?v=wOA5Qr…

@BrendanCarrFCC Only 30% of Americans watch NFL, MLB, etc., but we're wasting time and money on a problem no one gives a rat's ass about. Yet here we are, less than 2 months into the new year, and I've received almost 1,400 illegal spam and robo-calls. I'm not alone. Stop grandstaning @FCC!

For decades, Americans enjoyed turning on their TV & quickly finding the game they wanted to see. Yet watching your favorite team play isn’t as easy these day. Many games are still on broadcast, but an increasing number are on a range of different online platforms. Today, the FCC asks for comment on sports rights and broadcasting. We want to understand the marketplace today, the experience of consumers, and how the changes impact the ability of broadcast TV stations to continue delivering local news, information, and other programming.

Just got to love @walmart! Had there customer service supervisor Mirza tell me that he can't help resolve a custoemr service issue and then disconnect me from chat.

Just watched this youtube.com/watch?v=P_Wo2O… and read the full report. To those of us who are old enough, this is all very familiar... Think back to Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia. Yes, there were hardware failures. But the big failure was with leadership decisions.