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Comment Re:Neat! (Score 1) 19

Likewise, welcome! We hams have so much to keep us busy these days, with SDR, digital voice modes, internet linking and relaying, etc. There's lots of overlap from the IT world, as computers are playing a much larger part in the ham radio world these days. There is still the antique brigades, too - they still get goose bumps working some far away land on 5 watts using CW (what real hams call the code). Then there are the VHF/UHF/Repeater types like myself that like playing with the latest $7000 government/military/public safety radios. Then, there's the weather spotters, SkyWarn, ARES and RACES services. Basically, there are so many facets to Ham radios nowadays, there is something of interest for just about everyone. Congratulations!

Comment Re:Cook's Illustrated Dec 2014 (Score 1) 189

Hah - you should be glad you didn't get one! We ordered one a few years ago and the damn thing was only 6 pounds! It was only slightly larger than a chicken. The company was so embarrassed they were so tiny they sent along another bird, I think it was a domestic turkey, about 12-15 pounder. The meat was okay, but not worth the over $100 price tag (this was a few years ago...).

Comment Re: On the other hand... (Score 1) 700

He is talking about Prolific, a different Mfr. and different IC, who had similar issues. Their solution was to issue BSOD's on start-up instead of bricking the device so reverting drivers would work in that case. No so with the FTDI, which is being reprogrammed as you said. This prevents even reverting drivers from working.

Comment Re:Hmm... (Score 1) 474

HONEST Illegal wars, mass surveillance and destruction of the world economy? Come on. Have another hit, and actually think about what you are saying while holding it. Both are unacceptable.

Don't worry, your brand of incompetent boobs will be back in power someday (not like there's any real difference anyway), so until then, relax your sphincter and give it a rest.

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