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  1. RandyVSP

    running cat5 cable outside

    One Point : ALWAYS call Miss Utility. If they come and mark things, your cleared. If you dig and take something out and didnt call, YOU can have to pay for the repairs! Call em, its free anyway! As for outside Cat 5 : Ive run some underground in PVC and added protectors on both ends. No...
  2. RandyVSP

    threaded or squared holed server racks ?

    RETAP THE HOLES??????? Any GOOD data dummy will use a cable tie looped thru it and then blame the Comm guys for buying a cheap rack! Honestly, in over 18 years of Broadcast, Land Mobile, Data, and everything else, I have NEVER stripped out the threads on a rack!!!!!! Had a few rusted tight...
  3. RandyVSP

    wiring closet nightmare

    I make a Excel sheet for each closet or panel, and label any punchblocks, all dmarks, and hub info. That way I can hold one sheet and it matches whats in the room. If your the only cook in the kitchen, your safe, but I have 4 other guys helping, plus our network idiot ( being nice here ) so I...
  4. RandyVSP

    Extending T1

    Maybe I got confused somewhere, but here is my input on T1 : On the input side, from the Telco Dmark to the magic box, is usually Cat3, mine is all 2 pair.....extending is no issue, I have 3 sharing a 25 pair Cat3 run about 30 ft across a Comm room. If your dealing with the output of the magic...
  5. RandyVSP

    wiring closet nightmare

    I make a sheet in Excel and update it every chance I get, leaving a copy in a notebook at the closet as well as my own notebook. My group changes offices like I change socks, so I would go crazy without my notes.... Shame so many installers are so sloppy, but then again, Ive made good money...
  6. RandyVSP

    Telco cabling(20 pair+)

    I would also use the outdoor rated cable. The jell inside is a pain, but youll do the job right the first time, and not have headaches later..... Another concern is what is the duct used for? Intake air? You may need to be concerned with this if its a air intake, maybe something plenum...
  7. RandyVSP

    Simple document on telecom wiring standards.

    Ive had this a few times, and was told by the local building inspector " I dont know anything about that phone and comuter wire" and he basically ignored any of it unless it was electrical. Best solution is have the contract specify certain specs. Last one we had was " All wiring shall conform...
  8. RandyVSP

    QBasic/QuickBasic Uses and Usages

    Honestly, for me, Ive discovered how far behind I really am programming wise, so I suck it up and use Qbasic for fast dirty applications.... And its nice not to have the all mighty Windows giving me errors and shutting me down for some silly, not all that major problem. Another issue that...
  9. RandyVSP

    Head scratching, but hey its Friday!

    I have a programming PC connected to a master control via a 3 wire RS-232 cable connection. In my never ending desire to clean up my COMM room, I got some 2 pair Cat 3 cable, 2 connectors, and soldered up the connection. Plug it in and NO WORK. I recheck my pins, wire colors, all OK I have a...
  10. RandyVSP

    Format of data out of serial port

    Actually this is for a Amateur radio project Im working on. What is the added bit, making the 7 bit ASCII into 8 bit?? I desire a binary 8 bit unit....can QBASIC send binary instead of ASCII???? Or do I convert from ASCII to binary using the CHR$ stuff? Been along time since my BASIC class in...
  11. RandyVSP

    Format of data out of serial port

    I have a program working, to send a single charactor out the serial port under QBASIC. I send the charactor, then wait, then if no response is found in the rx buffer, I send again, max of three tries, then onto next charactor. My loop is simply "for adres = 1 to 10" then the variable adres is...
  12. RandyVSP

    Serial Port, polling, and a PIC

    OK, found a while wend loop and a counter done it... Now on to decoding tha address on the pic. Anyone else been into this stuff???? Randy
  13. RandyVSP

    RS485 on CAT 5

    I am building a in house network, using Microchip PICs connected via a 4 wire RS 485 network to a master PC ( Rs 232 port with converter to RS485 ). I plan on using CAT-5 cable, interconnecting up to 32 devices thru the plant. Baud rate is 9600 and no strong electromechanical issues. Im using...
  14. RandyVSP

    cat 8

    CAT 8? No I only have ONE CAT..... SSSHHHHH Dont tell my bosses, I'll be ordering the stuff just because they think it might be faster than our current CAT-5...... Randy PS : Its good to laugh. Even better to laugh at someone else!
  15. RandyVSP

    Lightning or Static rod on the top of a house

    Daron : Another option is to use a copper ground rod, inverted, and mounted in a bracket, then use 1/0 insulated copper to the ground, and then exothermic weld this to at least 2 - 10 ft ground rods. I used something like this on a FM Broadcast tower years ago and it worked. Actually saw...
  16. RandyVSP

    Learn to cable and tips

    If you write something, please stress the importance on NEATNESS, following a standard CODE, some DOCUMENTATION, and plan for future expansion... Then again, Ive made alot of money because others have been so sloppy....LOL Randy
  17. RandyVSP

    Serial Port, polling, and a PIC

    Hi all : I am building a PC based system to talk to Microchip PICS via the RS232 ( converted to rs485) port. I have the software working nice in hyperterm and the PICS, but my problem is this : I want the PC to poll the various address's of the PICS, as in a loop to out the address, and the...
  18. RandyVSP

    Service Vehicles

    Ive worked out of vans, bronco's, suburban, and now a pickup. The best yet has been a 3/4 ton 4x4 chevy pickup with a shell. The ones we have have a side door and shelf on drivers side, this is a great place for test gear and tools. The other side, I have metal cabinets for parts, and bungee...
  19. RandyVSP

    Internet Options for rural area?

    There is nothing but 1500 ft of field and 500 ft of trees, all of which is part of my property. I also have access to a house at the road, at a cable tap. Underground cable to me is possible. Wireless direct path isnt possible due to the trees and two hills. Local wireless provider is out of...
  20. RandyVSP

    Internet Options for rural area?

    I currently have a dial up service, and the norm is 21600 for connect and VERY slow! Even when it says 28800 it is still slow: My question for the group is this : What options are out there for faster connection with a reasonable price? SPRINT website says DSL not available in my area...

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