recently picked up a nanovna as well. I am having a lot of fun characterizing antennas and cables. suddenly it’s clear to me why this cheap 144mhz whip on my desk is only useful on a very narrow set of frequencies.
I live on a small remote island. Over the past number of years there has been a boom in heat-pumps here due to government subsidies. A local company appeared and was happy to fill the demand for new units. Eventually the new installs dried up and the company disappeared.
This winter there has been a number of desperate pleas on facebook for people seeking repairs on their heat pumps and split units. Unfortunately, the nearest company who can service these units is a half day ferry away.
It does exist in other forms with WWOOFing, farm stays, etc.. The problem is that while farm work looks simple, there are important skills that need to be developed before a volunteer or guest can be useful on the farm.
For example, my first WWOOFing gig asked for at least six weeks so that I could become somewhat useful and offset the costs of food and shelter.
Living in British Columbia, I had always assumed Bay Area real estate would be astronomical. I found it surprising to see single family detached homes in the Bay Area for $300,000. That's entirely reasonable considering the potential incomes.
Strange timing. I just contributed to Pacific Wild's campaign to save the wolves in British Columbia. Our province recently re-opened the wolf hunt with the goal of protecting caribou populations. IMO reducing the pipeline and LNG explosion in the province would also have a positive effect on the wolf population.
I live in a rural enough community in North America that traditional cellular providers don't see us as a large enough market. A couple of these access points could go a long way towards solving some of our connectivity problems.
@shaddi How would the billing work with subscribers who connect with phones from other carriers?
Presents the reader with a series of patterns which describe well designed regions, town, buildings, decending right into rooms and living spaces. A fantastic read which has provided a vocabulary to describe the spaces I enjoy.