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| Health Related |
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| Other |
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big dong wanter posted:thanks santa, the book and booze will be both extremely well enjoyed by me and my family (the booze moreso by my mum because she has had a hellyear and appreciates fine booze much more than me) I’m please they arrived pre Xmas! I had pipe dreams of hand delivering a bunch of other bits and bobs but uh, 2021. I hope you have had a wonderful day and I hope your mum enjoys the whisky! It makes a loving killer Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, or even just a Highball if she wants something simple. I hope your 2022 is loving fire. Also the gear knob of +10 skids is on your way from Cat Interceptor, whenever Auspost decides to unfuck themselves. So June. Please install it on your car, take a pic and post it here! Then hold on to it until next year and send it to another random Santa!!!
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Dec 25, 2021 10:33
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Ah a package arrived! Quite a haul.  Canadian chocolate and stickers, excellent!  Hotwheels, grandma-made angel, some money for the cheap canadian tool gods, and a beer tool belt! I need to figure out what to do with the zebra stamp.  My favorite of the Cards Against Humanity illustrations.  The Star Trek ships went on the bookshelf with Hunter S. Thank you, blindjoe!
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Dec 25, 2021 19:04
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Im glad it all made it, hope the other package from Uncle Jeff made it too.
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Dec 25, 2021 23:30
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oh gently caress that Malort is a great gift. Also, I've been too scared to mail preserves, or glass in general, but seeing those intact mason jars gives me hope. Maybe next year my santee will get some preserves.
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Dec 26, 2021 08:24
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Meant to post this yesterday, but the day got away from me. A most excellent bounty arrived (sorry to make you wait so long Helno, wanted to save it for Christmas day hahah) The whole haul. The flashlight is stellar - its bright as all hell.  A sweet phone-warming-board/bag. Legitimately something I've been wanting to make for snowmobiling season. This will get some use   Amazing socks.  Local chocolates (plus a local beer, bad picture, it was tasty, had it with supper last night)  Home-made lip balm and fish in a can (that's a NYE snack for me) Not shown - a nice letter, and Helno letting me know a donation was made to a local library. A serious thank you, and a Merry Christmas to all of you crazy bastards.
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Dec 27, 2021 02:08
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Siochain posted:
What do these do? Never something I've heard of. But to me being cold is 20 degrees C.
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Dec 27, 2021 03:03
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Siochain posted:Meant to post this yesterday, but the day got away from me. A most excellent bounty arrived (sorry to make you wait so long Helno, wanted to save it for Christmas day hahah) Glad it arrived safely, and that it will be enjoyed. Humphreys posted:What do these do? Never something I've heard of. But to me being cold is 20 degrees C. It is basically a USB powered waste of energy. In this case the waste energy keeps your phone warm in a small bag. I have to leave my phone in my car while I am at work so often it shuts itself off to prevent damage to the battery when it is cold. This bag keeps the phone at around 10C when in an ambient temperature of -20C. After seeing a real awkward attempt at the same thing from a mechanic friend I designed this, my wife makes the bags out of dollar store blankets. On one side of the board is just a huge PCB trace that has a certain amount of resistance that I calculated based on cross sectional area and trace length (If you remember Ohms law 5 volts through x resistance results in y amps and x times y equals watts). A small amount of the trace goes through some vias to the other side of the board and passes under a thermistor (A resistor that changes based on temperature.) This resistance change is sensed by a comparator which turns the power on and off to the PCB trace. I could have just let it be real dumb but I wanted to limit the temperature so it doesn't get dangerously hot. The board also has a current limiting fuse so if something fucks up it will never draw more than double it's rated current. There is also some extra bits that attempt to keep USB batteries from turning off when they think the phone they are charging is fully charged (This is not perfect as there is no real consensus between manufacturers so I recommend people use big dumb batteries). It kind of complies with the USB-C PD spec so it wont get all hosed up if it gets connected to a PD port.
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Dec 27, 2021 04:29
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helno posted:It is basically a USB powered waste of energy. In this case the waste energy keeps your phone warm in a small bag. I have to leave my phone in my car while I am at work so often it shuts itself off to prevent damage to the battery when it is cold. This bag keeps the phone at around 10C when in an ambient temperature of -20C. That is really neat! I saw a PCB and hand soldering so had to find out more. Thanks for the detailed description.
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Dec 27, 2021 06:13
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Dec 28, 2021 06:03
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I have received a box. I opened the box and there is no identifying information of any kind inside. There are some unidentifiable pieces of kit therein, due to shipping or whatever. Let me get some pictures, and then the responsible party can help out.
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Dec 28, 2021 15:03
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babyeatingpsychopath posted:I have received a box. I opened the box and there is no identifying information of any kind inside. There are some unidentifiable pieces of kit therein, due to shipping or whatever. Let me get some pictures, and then the responsible party can help out. It me.
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Dec 29, 2021 05:57
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Had a completely crazy past month with family issues and my boss quitting a job I just started 3 months ago... No need to bore you guys with details, but I'm finally back home from the holidays and I'm going to have my gifts expressed shipped by the end of the day. So sorry to my Santee - don't worry I haven't forgotten you!
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Dec 29, 2021 16:23
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I have received a box! I have also gotten a letter from the USPS saying 'sorry, (not sorry) we hosed your poo poo up' which I don't think was from Santa Yoshi. With that bit of sadness out of the way, let's see what the USPS did manage to get though... A letter!  A sad letter  Tools! FOR TINY PINCHES!  A smattering of beers. I'm glad at least one of each flavor made it! Into the beer fridge and perhaps one with dinner tonight!   Junk! (I still haven't played OOT)  Someone's junk!  Wood, for smoking!  I will pick up a pork butt and turn this ash to ash! Thank you Santa Yoshi! I think the post office lost any cars, the pen holder, and an unknown number of beers. They did a real number on the box, so ok happy it made it here regardless and thank you again! toplitzin fucked around with this message at 20:42 on Dec 29, 2021 |
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Dec 29, 2021 20:23
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A package arrives! Probably when I was out of town and it sat in my mailbox! Sorry Santa ;( The goodies:  A letter:  A frog that looks oddly familiar:  Relays and zip ties! How did you know I was out of zip ties furiously looks for zip ties. Also a 3/8" socket to replace the one that's probably under the toolbox and a p72 phillips head  Candy! Something called coffee crisps? They're pretty delicious. Haven't tried anything else yet:  Ketchup potato chips? The wife claimed these. and cheesies? Wth do y'all do in the frozen north?  Also some bomb rear end stickers:  Thanks Bulk Vanderhuge! Sorry if I made you wait a few days. Merry Christmas!
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Dec 30, 2021 03:59
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Be careful with those Cheezies, those are almost impossible to put down.
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Dec 30, 2021 04:06
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SlimManFat posted:Be careful with those Cheezies, those are almost impossible to put down. Can confirm, loving demolished the bag that Bajaha sent me. I can't put my finger on how or why but they're so much better than Cheetos.
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Dec 30, 2021 08:33
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I'm finally feeling better, enough that I dragged my butt out to the shop where these fine packages were awaiting me. I'm terrible at receiving gifts, so my apologies for the delay.  BIG TAINT First, let's start with the generic amazon package. When this arrived, we had no idea who sent it. It sat homeless on our dining room table for weeks. The gift note apparently fell out when my wife opened it and I later found it when taking the recycling out. Funny story - she almost returned it, as we've had multiple mis-deliveries recently. It was only once I opened the main box today that it finally made sense.  You'll have to scroll down to see it's full glory. Inside this magical box was fantastic note, carefully tucked between the folds at the last minute (as described in the letter). It informed me of Nick's arrival, along with a "KINKI" surprise. Tucked along side everything is a fine selection of stickers and REPU hot wheels!  I'll need some help here - what tool should get the dick sticker? Lathe? Belt sander? Vacuum cleaner?  KINKI - from my research a Yanmar diesel(?) water pump.  I'm going to need a hotwheels wall in the shop. The letter informed me these are display use ONLY. Fair warning, I can't keep these things safe from the kids for more than a few days once they find them.  I saved the best for last. Now I just need to find a pillow the right size. I know your letter said it was intended for the whole family to enjoy, but I'm feeling selfish. This beauty will be riding in my passenger seat to our local car meets. He may get "passed around" a bit, but the look on his faces tells me I don't think he'll mind. Giggity.  Thank you BIG TAINT! How did you know I was a fan of all things... KINKI? McTinkerson First - and this arrived within DAYS of our assigned Santee's being handed out - is this fantastic framed print for the shop.  What arrived next made me question what I'd gotten myself into. A "wheel" shaped item arrived on our porch some time later. After unwrapping, it became clear SOMEONE SENT ME A WHEEL.  Inside was a wonderful note, explaining this history of this Advan 3-spoke wheel, along with the contents. I am saddened to hear that the set it came from is no longer road worthy, but at least it's light-weight forged aluminum to reduce shipping costs!  There was a fine selection of stickers, legos for kiddos, and an awesome cosmo hot wheel. Fun story, I'll be restoring one of these in the future if things go right.   And coffee! I will need to get a new pour over or French Press as ours cracked(suggestions on if one is better suited for this are welcome!).  Thank you McTinkerson! I have no idea where I am going to hang a wheel, but I am going to find a place! The haul!  Thank you both! I needed some nonsense in my life and somewhere between Nicholas Banana and a loving wheel, you guys delivered! Have a fantastic New Year and look forward to these appearing in the background of my shop over the next few months. I'm ready for next year - though I did not take advantage of the stock pile of 2 for 1 dicks I've acquired for this years AI recipients. Next year though... be ready.
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Dec 31, 2021 00:07
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Whoever had Krakkles as their santee, uh... PM me.
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Dec 31, 2021 00:22
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Now that that's been figured out, lookit this very stuffed box that the USPS  What's inside?  Tools! That bottle opener is actually perfect since my cheap one just broke. Unfortunately, I will not get to use that journal as my SO steals all stationary as soon as she sees it for her own purposes. But she says thank you!  New and exciting ways to electrocute myself!  Real homemade honey and a fake banana. I actually had a batch of homemade honey from my old roommate that I just finished off last month so this is amazing timing!  Let's see if she notices  This looks like the good poo poo!  Stickers, protective sunglasses and some hazelnuts that were already opened because I couldn't wait and oh my god they will not last long in this house.  An absurd amount of sugar that I will appreciate until I weigh myself tomorrow. There was a letter but it was for Krakkles so I will PM it to you and you can share if you like! Thanks a million, spyder!
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Dec 31, 2021 01:00
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Dec 31, 2021 02:00
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Hell ya the spyder, glad you liked it. I had Uncle Jeff send an insert for that pillow too, allegedly delivered on 12/2. If it didn’t show I will have another sent out. Can’t have a limp, lifeless Cage.
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Jan 1, 2022 18:29
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Mustache Ride posted:Thanks Bulk Vanderhuge! Sorry if I made you wait a few days. Merry Christmas! Nice! I'm glad it arrived safely. I forgot to mention it in the letter but I sent  to the JDRF as well. Happy holidays!
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Jan 1, 2022 21:33
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Santa came on Christmas Eve! Thanks, SharkyTM! The snips are precisely what I need to replace my rusty 25 year old pair, the 10mm is forever useful, the stickers are super cool! Spider will go on my desk to demonstrate the current Most Gruesome Elevator Photo at work. I promise not to paint my El Camino like the Hotwheels until I tub it someday. Apple butter and tomato jam are real good - thanks! Maximum coolness is achieved from the subsea connector and the bathymodiolus thermophilus shell - leaving aside that the ocean itself a strange and exotic place for a Nevadan like myself, to have something from an undersea vent and which has association with Alvin (I had a poster of Alvin when I was a kid!!!) is beyond awesome. Did you find the little glow makers? They'd be yellow squares with a hole in them. They're glow in the dark.
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Jan 2, 2022 02:40
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Having trouble getting pictures to upload to imgur from my phone atm, but a package arrived today with a bunch of cool poo poo from Santa Toplitzin. The Oglaf stickers are probably my favourite part, and I will make sure to try the Grape Nuts pudding recipe.
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Jan 5, 2022 01:55
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Here's hoping this worked. My internet is worse than trash recently. My phone also decided it wanted to break and shut off randomly. It probably got water in it, which is why these photos look like they were taken through fog. I received a package from StormDrain with the following items:  Labels as best as I can determine.  There's some random electrical component that looks sorta like most of a TPMS that did not photograph at all. The Schnapps got moisture on it and literally the only legible word on the entire bottle is "schnapps." Everyone loves blinking lights, laser-cut desk ornaments, stickers, and air fresheners. These things smell EXACTLY like a Bob Ross painting, and are very, very classy. The "handmade in colorado" fridge magnet exudes charm. I do not have the slightest idea what "AA Wireless is" and the box contained no information of any kind, just a QR code. I am scared. I'm looking most forward to the hot sauce; it's of a chile of which I have never heard! Also, pro choice on the "donut" sticker. That one is going on my toolbox at work (I work at a donut factory). But, then there's this magical piece de resistance!  Old Motor Magazine from 1966. $4 even in 1966 is $35 today, so this was a hell of a spend back in the wayback. My favorite article was "New York in the 1920s." My great grandfather was in charge of the electrification of Buffalo and won a prestigious award back in the day, and his award book looks very much like the photos in the magazine. Very, Very coo.
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Jan 5, 2022 06:06
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Yes you got it! The tpms sensor came from my pickup, the guy showed it to me and asked if I wanted it and I was like ya that's some junk I'll mail that off. The AA thing is an android auto wireless converter that was IMMEDIATELY regifted from my SS, Mustache Ride. And the magazine was courtesy of user Teach who sent those to me earlier this year from the UK. Oh and the schnapps was from Vienna. I also am unsure what flavor it is.
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Jan 5, 2022 06:39
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I'm a lazy jerk, I haven't thanked Fricative System for being my Santa! I knew this was gonna be a party as soon as I cracked open the box:  And here's all the loot (minus a bag of chicharrones I scarfed down immediately:  The bearings and sprockets are a nice touch, I am certain I will find a way to use them in future projects. Stickers for the sticker fetish: check. Especially dig the "My other ride is a panic attack" one. The donut bites didn't make it through the night. The work light and wrench are great, and holy crap microwave pork rinds? How did I not know about this? They are fantastic. Thanks so much, Fricative System!
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Jan 5, 2022 19:42
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Awww yiss pork rinds
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Jan 5, 2022 22:41
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Fermented Tinal posted:Having trouble getting pictures to upload to imgur from my phone atm, but a package arrived today with a bunch of cool poo poo from Santa Toplitzin. I like to add dried fruit. Blueberries and strawberries went very well.
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Jan 6, 2022 04:16
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sharkytm posted:Did you find the little glow makers? They'd be yellow squares with a hole in them. They're glow in the dark. Yes, I did! I wish I had a gross if those - they're cool!
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Jan 7, 2022 04:02
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KillHour posted:
Update: Wife fell for the fake banana. Twice.
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Jan 7, 2022 21:03
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Yes, I did! I wish I had a gross if those - they're cool! Preemptive "I'm sorry" https://www.countycomm.com
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Jan 8, 2022 00:33
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Thanks Fermented Tindal! A box full of stuff!  Letter explaining it all  A cool tool so my fingers don't fall off squeezing hoses  Very grateful there are two small cars  Wipes, hotwheel and more elastics that can be used!    Broken Nissan part. Being a Nissan owner myself, I assume this is a valve rocker arm or something critical they made out of plastic instead of something real  Thanks again! blindjoe fucked around with this message at 05:56 on Jan 9, 2022 |
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Jan 9, 2022 05:52
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blindjoe posted:Thanks Fermented Tindal! quoting to be able to see what dat
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Jan 9, 2022 05:55
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Windshield wiper arm, pivot end
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Jan 9, 2022 06:22
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^^^ Ding! Glad everything made it there safe!
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Jan 9, 2022 21:10
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And the heavens have blessed me with another box of wonders! A wild box appears:  Within a bounty of hot sauces! (How bad is the ghost pepper one going to gently caress me up hahahha). Stickers! A flashlight! And chocolate (Which my wife has already stolen)  Thanks Steely Dad It's awesome!
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Jan 13, 2022 00:20
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A letter has arrived! There must still be a huge backlog in the system because our mail carriers are still doing Saturday deliveries. This one has been travelling for a long time. With some appropriately festive stamps.  Hell yeah! These are some fantastic stickers. Seriously high quality too! They will all proudly be going on the tailgate this spring. Although, the Strava one means I have to bring my first gen hardtail CF mountain bike out of retirement. Which isn't the worst idea.  Thank you Steve French! You have absolutely helped make AI:SS 2021 a complete success. (I already have been able to put the pliers to good use!) the Spyder, I'm glad everything arrived in one piece and I'm sorry if the wheel was a little much. I was running low on my sacrifices to the gods of speed offerings (aka the broken parts pile). Plus, come on, with that many Doritos around, you have to own at least one super Advan.
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Jan 23, 2022 19:18
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A package finally arrived for me! On Saturday, actually, but it's been a bit busy I got a nice haul this year, a big screwdriver set so I can stop stealing my dad's. A tiny screwdriver set that has already been put to good use and let me fix the missus' Switch Joycon. A magnetic Milwaukee light that clips and is pretty bright, I'm a  The strange one is an FM transceiver, I'm not 100% sure what to do with it, the letter indicates that I should be using it in my car, but I need to play with it some more so I can understand its utility and place in my vehicle. For some strange reason, I don't pick up national information frequencies well, but I spent a couple nights listening to the Chicago Police and EMS dispatch frequencies in the background and really liked hearing all of the weird and specific details people include in their 911 calls Thank you CerealKilla420!
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Jan 26, 2022 10:03
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The Door Frame posted:A package finally arrived for me! On Saturday, actually, but it's been a bit busy Baofengs are great! I use mine a lot. If oyu think you will use it a lot I highly recommend a better antenna and the USB programming cable that works with 'CHIRP'. Personally mine also has the bigger battery and in my car is a battery eliminator so I can in emergencies run it off Ciggie lighter socket. Just don't do naughty things with that Transmit button!
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