Radio Road

Posted by 1973shovel (A) on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

A few years ago I tore a tendon in my arm while lifting weights, and had to have surgery. I was bored, so I started yanking speakers, and other equipment out of storage, and hooking things up to the system.

Then I got the bright idea to attach an FM antenna to the ceiling fan via bungee cords. It was great, because I could point it in different directions, and with the fan on, it became an omni!

Nah, just kidding about that last part.

With bursts of inspired genius such as these, is it any wonder I have long-term relationship issues?

• Haha! reminds me of my old bachelor pad. - Ugly 23:24:29 07/19/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

  I had mine on a tent pole sticking out of an automotive jack stand with the adjustable center piece removed all sitting on my coffeee table right next to the computer monitor. Worked beautifully. For some reason the ex didn't see the beauty of the situation and made me move it outside when she moved in. No wonder she became an ex....
  

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  • RE: "a tent pole sticking out of an automotive jack stand " - 1973shovel 23:48:41 07/19/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Haha! reminds me of my old bachelor pad. posted by Ugly on July 19, 2009 at 23:24:29

    I love it!
    
    And you're right, women have no sense of humor about these things.
    

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• One Word: Curtains! nt - oldmkvi 08:49:22 07/19/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

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  • For better sound, you mean? - 1973shovel 23:44:56 07/19/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: One Word: Curtains! nt posted by oldmkvi on July 19, 2009 at 08:49:22

    Or so my neighbors don't see me naked?
    

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• B-b-b-but, OMG, that's just so beautiful .... - SamA 16:39:39 07/16/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

  If the Signficant Other ever dumps me, that's what I'm doin'.
  

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  • RE: "If the Signficant Other ever dumps me, that's what I'm doin'." - 1973shovel 23:33:01 07/19/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: B-b-b-but, OMG, that's just so beautiful .... posted by SamA on July 16, 2009 at 16:39:39

    Do it now, and she'll be sure to dump you!
    

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• So maaate, IF a sheila does turn up in your life. I'm expecting a coupl-a-three wire rhombics on the ceiling?! - Timbo in Oz 16:24:00 07/14/09 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

  If I send the article to you, it might just trigger a sheila inter your life, see?!
  
  ;-)!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Warmest
  
  Timbo in Oz
  The Skyptical Mensurer and Audio Scrounger
  
  And gladly would he learn and gladly teach - Chaucer. ;-)!
  
  'Still not saluting.'
  
  http://www.theanalogdept.com/tim_bailey.htm
  
  

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  • I'm expecting a coupl-a-three wire rhombics on the ceiling?! - 1973shovel 06:13:23 07/16/09 (2)
    In Reply to: RE: So maaate, IF a sheila does turn up in your life. I'm expecting a coupl-a-three wire rhombics on the ceiling?! posted by Timbo in Oz on July 14, 2009 at 16:24:00

    Nah Timbo. Not because that's not a good idea, but because I'm going to practice what I preach and use a good roof-mount Yagi with a rotor. Thank you for the offer though.
    
    Like I said, I my arm was in a sling, and I was looking for something to do. I had the small Yagi sitting there, so up on the ceiling fan it went. It was only on the fan for a few days, but it was so "on the bottom of the WAF scale" that I felt a picture was in order.
    
    As soon as I was able to, I mounted it in the attic, pointed at my favorite station, and it's what I still use.
    
    The five foot tripod has finally been mounted on the roof. As soon as I find the time to, I'll finish the job, and mount my better Yagi/rotor combo. I've had the good antenna in storage for ten years, and it's time to use it!
    
    As for a Sheila in my life, maybe when the word gets out what type of reception I'm getting, they'll be lining up at my door.
    
    Right.
    

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    • I'll make with the positive waves though, alright!? - Timbo in Oz 18:23:51 07/16/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: I'm expecting a coupl-a-three wire rhombics on the ceiling?! posted by 1973shovel on July 16, 2009 at 06:13:23

      Join a group, join a liberal parish?
      Warmest
      
      Timbo in Oz
      The Skyptical Mensurer and Audio Scrounger
      
      And gladly would he learn and gladly teach - Chaucer. ;-)!
      
      'Still not saluting.'
      
      http://www.theanalogdept.com/tim_bailey.htm
      
      

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      • RE: "Join a group, join a liberal parish?" - 1973shovel 23:57:43 07/19/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: I'll make with the positive waves though, alright!? posted by Timbo in Oz on July 16, 2009 at 18:23:51

        I've tried both, Timbo, with some luck. I work a very erratic schedule, some days, some nights (in the same week), all 12 hour shifts, with never the same days off from week to week.
        
        Not exactly conducive to attending things regularly, or even sleeping regularly.
        
        Thanks for the advice though. I need to find a nurse. They understand crazy schedules.
        

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• RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) - Bill of Greater NY 11:07:13 07/14/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

  Did it double as a Clothes line?
  

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  • RE: Did it double as a Clothes line? - 1973shovel 06:14:33 07/16/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by Bill of Greater NY on July 14, 2009 at 11:07:13

    Not a bad idea!
    

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• Has to be the worst WAF ever .! * - Hepcat 10:33:09 07/14/09 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

  *
  * I'm like a one-eyed cat peeping in a seafood store *
  
  
  

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  • WAF ? haven't seen/heard this before.nt - oldmkvi 08:51:06 07/19/09 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: Has to be the worst WAF ever .! * posted by Hepcat on July 14, 2009 at 10:33:09

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    • WAF= Wife Acceptance Factor (nt) - 1973shovel 23:25:52 07/19/09 (2)
      In Reply to: RE: WAF ? haven't seen/heard this before.nt posted by oldmkvi on July 19, 2009 at 08:51:06

      
      

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      • !!!! Thanks, nt - oldmkvi 23:32:57 07/19/09 (1)
        In Reply to: RE: WAF= Wife Acceptance Factor (nt) posted by 1973shovel on July 19, 2009 at 23:25:52

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        • The rule of thumb is - 1973shovel 23:46:49 07/19/09 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: !!!! Thanks, nt posted by oldmkvi on July 19, 2009 at 23:32:57

          The better sounding the piece of equipment is, the uglier and less WAF it has.
          
          You're welcome!
          

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  • That's why I was so proud of it, and had to post a picture! (nt) - 1973shovel 06:19:54 07/16/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Has to be the worst WAF ever .! * posted by Hepcat on July 14, 2009 at 10:33:09

    
    

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• Nice. Built-in rotor & less chance for a lightning hit indoors.....nt - Neff 16:56:21 07/13/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

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  • At last, a man who recognizes genius! (nt) - 1973shovel 06:21:11 07/16/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Nice. Built-in rotor & less chance for a lightning hit indoors.....nt posted by Neff on July 13, 2009 at 16:56:21

    
    

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• RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) - Todd Krieger 13:50:18 07/13/09 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

  I guess you won't turn on that ceiling fan...... ;-]
  

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  • RE: "I guess you won't turn on that ceiling fan" - 1973shovel 06:17:52 07/16/09 (2)
    In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by Todd Krieger on July 13, 2009 at 13:50:18

    Sure you would! As I said in my post, the fan on "high" could spin the Yagi fast enough to have it serve as an omni-directional.
    
    That is, until the coax would twist up enough to yank the tuner off the rack, sling it across the room, and smash me in the face, I mean!
    

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    • RE: "I guess you won't turn on that ceiling fan" - Todd Krieger 00:16:13 07/18/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: "I guess you won't turn on that ceiling fan" posted by 1973shovel on July 16, 2009 at 06:17:52

      If you do this, can you capture the video and post on YouTube? Thanks! [-;
      
      
      
      

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      • I'd be proud to post the video! (nt) - 1973shovel 23:39:04 07/19/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: "I guess you won't turn on that ceiling fan" posted by Todd Krieger on July 18, 2009 at 00:16:13

        
        

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• RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) - Brian Levy 13:00:58 07/13/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

  You are either single or a hope to be.
  

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  • Single, Brian - 1973shovel 06:26:21 07/16/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by Brian Levy on July 13, 2009 at 13:00:58

    For many years now. Between riding motorcycles, and the high-voltage hi-fi scattered about, it would take a very unique individual to put up with my shenanigans.
    

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• year ago... - Lee of Omaha 20:58:39 07/12/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: How's this for nuts? (pic) posted by 1973shovel on July 12, 2009 at 18:19:10

  When I was in college in Flagstaff, I set up an outdoor FM Radio Shack antenna (12-element, nice antenna) in my apartment. Had one of those old floor-to-ceiling spring loaded lamps that I used to press it against the ceiling. I had a Pioneer F-28 at the time. Amazingly, I could get the Tucson NPR station in noisy stereo from my Flagstaff apartment. Quite an antenna and tuner. Of course, I had no wife acceptance factor back then. That Pioneer was an amazingly sensitive tuner. But the Scott 310E sounded better.
  

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