why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 07-08-2017, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Rural life...
Our ping the other day was around 300ms, quite fast today at 50ms.....

300ms?

I beat Mark with 8 over his 16.

But it takes more than a ping. Those packets of data can be brutal. Try cramming a 5 kilo packet through a 2 kilo wire.

bertwert · 07-08-2017, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

300ms? I beat Mark with 8 over his 16. But it takes more than a ping. Those packets of data can be brutal. Try cramming a 5 kilo packet through a 2 kilo wire.

To be fair, the 300ms was right after they had a breakdown and were on back-up equipment. Our average is around the 50ms of today.
Yep, pretty much.

Racer X 69 · 07-08-2017, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by ccc_

a friend worked a couple of hurricanes wherever he was at had inverted power...power then phone

UPRR had the same arrangement at a switch yard west of here
without a bucket truck you had to climb through the signal stuff to get to the voice

One of the bucket trucks I used to work on.

An Altec Double Elevator, an AM855 55foot over center lift mounted on a 65 foot elevator unit, on the back of a 3 axle International 4900 truck. Total height to the bottom of the bucket is 125feet.

The M signifies material handling. The winch at the bucket can lift crossarms and other items, even small transformers. In addition to the rated bucket load of 600lbs (2 linemen and tools).

Maximum wind to fly the lift is 35mph.

bertwert · 07-08-2017, 07:40 PM

Well, I'll see y'all at the end of August. It's time to head away and play the bagpipes. I'll probably check back in the morning one last time and post a couple bagpipe tunes to keep you occupied when I'm gone

You Tube

robtcorl · 07-08-2017, 07:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

I'll probably check back in the morning one last time and post a couple bagpipe tunes to keep you occupied when I'm gone

Please don't bother, please.
Have some fun Bert!

Racer X 69 · 07-08-2017, 07:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Well, I'll see y'all at the end of August. It's time to head away and play the bagpipes. I'll probably check back in the morning one last time and post a couple bagpipe tunes to keep you occupied when I'm gone

With a Hundred Pipers ~ Pipes & Drums ~ Scots Guards - YouTube

So long Bert, been a ripper.

You Tube

Racer X 69 · 07-08-2017, 07:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Well, I'll see y'all at the end of August. It's time to head away and play the bagpipes. I'll probably check back in the morning one last time and post a couple bagpipe tunes to keep you occupied when I'm gone

With a Hundred Pipers ~ Pipes & Drums ~ Scots Guards - YouTube

Actually, this is more appropriate.

You Tube

bertwert · 07-08-2017, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

So long Bert, been a ripper.

No... like this

You Tube

bertwert · 07-08-2017, 07:59 PM - **1 Like**

I see you've beat me to it...

**Ex Finn.** · 07-08-2017, 08:09 PM - **1 Like**

Our ping times at work are measured in minutes.
Much better at home...

Racer X 69 · 07-08-2017, 09:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Our ping times at work are measured in minutes.
Much better at home...

Another one of the Mega Speed camp.

You suck to.

But like Mark, I out ping you.

So there.

Racer X 69 · 07-08-2017, 09:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

I see you've beat me to it...

Ya gotta get up pretty early in the morning and run pretty fast to beat this old man.

Unregistered User 8 · 07-08-2017, 09:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Well, I'll see y'all at the end of August. It's time to head away and play the bagpipes.

Enjoy yourself Robert. Have a great time mate.

MarkJerling · 07-08-2017, 10:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Well, I'll see y'all at the end of August. It's time to head away and play the bagpipes. I'll probably check back in the morning one last time and post a couple bagpipe tunes to keep you occupied when I'm gone

With a Hundred Pipers ~ Pipes & Drums ~ Scots Guards - YouTube

Have fun Bert!

tim60 · 07-08-2017, 10:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

In fact, the telco here has few poles that they own, rather they have joint pole agreements with the utility to attach to the power poles below the neutral. The engineers size the power poles to accommodate the extra load of attachments of telco and cable.

Did that for a year or so way back. The Stobie pole is an engineer's dream for that, because it is a completely engineered pole, has flat sides making it easy to attach hardware and has well defined strength characteristics.

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07-08-2017, 07:28 PM	#38221
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by bertwert Rural life... Our ping the other day was around 300ms, quite fast today at 50ms..... 300ms? I beat Mark with 8 over his 16. But it takes more than a ping. Those packets of data can be brutal. Try cramming a 5 kilo packet through a 2 kilo wire.

07-08-2017, 07:31 PM	#38222
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Racer X 69 300ms? I beat Mark with 8 over his 16. But it takes more than a ping. Those packets of data can be brutal. Try cramming a 5 kilo packet through a 2 kilo wire. To be fair, the 300ms was right after they had a breakdown and were on back-up equipment. Our average is around the 50ms of today. Yep, pretty much.

07-08-2017, 07:36 PM	#38223
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by ccc_ a friend worked a couple of hurricanes wherever he was at had inverted power...power then phone UPRR had the same arrangement at a switch yard west of here without a bucket truck you had to climb through the signal stuff to get to the voice One of the bucket trucks I used to work on. An Altec Double Elevator, an AM855 55foot over center lift mounted on a 65 foot elevator unit, on the back of a 3 axle International 4900 truck. Total height to the bottom of the bucket is 125feet. The M signifies material handling. The winch at the bucket can lift crossarms and other items, even small transformers. In addition to the rated bucket load of 600lbs (2 linemen and tools). Maximum wind to fly the lift is 35mph.

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by bertwert I'll probably check back in the morning one last time and post a couple bagpipe tunes to keep you occupied when I'm gone Please don't bother, please. Have some fun Bert!

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	I see you've beat me to it...

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Our ping times at work are measured in minutes. Much better at home... Another one of the Mega Speed camp. You suck to. But like Mark, I out ping you. So there.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by bertwert I see you've beat me to it... Ya gotta get up pretty early in the morning and run pretty fast to beat this old man.

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by bertwert Well, I'll see y'all at the end of August. It's time to head away and play the bagpipes. Enjoy yourself Robert. Have a great time mate.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by bertwert Well, I'll see y'all at the end of August. It's time to head away and play the bagpipes. I'll probably check back in the morning one last time and post a couple bagpipe tunes to keep you occupied when I'm gone With a Hundred Pipers ~ Pipes & Drums ~ Scots Guards - YouTube Have fun Bert!

07-08-2017, 10:48 PM - 1 Like	#38235
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	Originally posted by Racer X 69 In fact, the telco here has few poles that they own, rather they have joint pole agreements with the utility to attach to the power poles below the neutral. The engineers size the power poles to accommodate the extra load of attachments of telco and cable. Did that for a year or so way back. The Stobie pole is an engineer's dream for that, because it is a completely engineered pole, has flat sides making it easy to attach hardware and has well defined strength characteristics.

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