Instructions for a Shakespeare SWR Meter

Instructions for a Shakespeare SWR Meter


Instructions for a Shakespeare SWR Meter

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An operational radio is essential when out at sea.A Shakespeare SWR meter can check your marine radio antenna for proper operation. The Standing Wave Ratio is a measurement of the maximum voltage or current your radio antenna can deliver compared with the voltage or current that leaves the antenna....

My Sony MP3 Player NWZ- S545RED Does Not Charge

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Sony's NWZ-S545RED can store up to 16GB of music and video files and features a battery life up to 42 hours. However, the unit is an older one and no longer in production; even though Sony still supports the device's software, there is little Sony ca...

I Replaced an iPhone Screen and Now It's White

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A white iPhone screen is a bad enough problem, but it's doubly difficult if it appears right after you have replaced the iPhone's screen, as you know you will have to somehow fix the problem yourself. The problem can be anything from a defective repl...

How to Test a Vacuum Capacitor

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Common vacuum capacitor with wire contacts at the bottom.Testing a vacuum capacitor involves running voltage through the component and monitoring with a multimeter. It is vital to determine the voltage capacity of the component and not exceed this level while testing. Many electronic devices use vacuum cap...

What Is a Filter on a Boost i9?

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Boost Mobile is an economical prepaid alternative to tradition cellular phone service providers. Initially, Boost Mobile offered a two-way communications system similar to a walkie-talkie and traditional cellular phone service. Today, Boost Mobile is...

The Effects of Plexiglass on Speaker Boxes

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Plexiglass has a visual and audible effect on speaker boxes.For visual flash and solid sound quality, Plexiglass is commonly chosen when building car audio subwoofer boxes. Plexiglass' transparency and dense nature allow nearly as much flexibility as the more commonly used medium density fiberboard. Plexiglas...

The Best AV Receivers for MP3 Playback

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MP3 players require the right AV receiver to maximize their potential.Portable music players are as at home in modern home theater systems as on the road or in the gym. These devices easily hold thousands of MP3 songs, have access to Internet radio stations and may even be able to play video content. As a result, it's...

What Does Circuit Protection Mean on a Denon DRA 685 Stereo Receiver?

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Denon is Japan's oldest consumer electronics manufacturer, makers of surround sound receivers and stereo gear. The DRA 685 stereo receiver is a model still in wide use in many two-channel stereo and multi-zone audio installations. Certain installatio...

Software to Flash CDMA Phones for MetroPCS

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If you have a cell phone designed to work with CDMA networks such as Verizon and Sprint, you can likely flash it, or reprogram it, to work with the MetroPCS network. Flashing requires you to overwrite your phone's existing network programming to reco...

What Can a Demodulator Do for a DVD Recorder?

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RF demodulators allow use of better cabling than coax.Many DVD recorders are used to archive old videotapes and home movies that degrade simply by sitting on the shelf. Depending on the video cassette recorder or tape playback machine, the unit may be old or basic enough that it only has a single RF coa...

How to Install an A/C Compressor Bypass Pulley in a 1996 V8 4.6L Ford Thunderbird

How to Install an A/C Compressor Bypass Pulley in a 1996 V8 4.6L Ford Thunderbird


How to Install an A/C Compressor Bypass Pulley in a 1996 V8 4.6L Ford Thunderbird

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In 1996, Ford decided to cease production of the Thunderbird Super Coupe, offering an optional sport package equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine in its place. The A/C compressor on the 4.6-liter engine is located on the lower, passenger s...

Broadband Vs. Gigabit Routers for a Computer

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Routers come with different data transfer capabilities.The main difference between a regular broadband router and a gigabit router is the capacity that each offers for transferring data to and from computers in a local or wide-area network. Broadband routers are ideal for providing computers with access...

Microsoft LifeCam Setup Did Not Complete

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Microsoft LifeCam allows you to manage LifeCam webcams; however, installation setup problems usually occur if one or more programs interfere with the setup. When you run the Microsoft LifeCam setup, the installation wizard may close unexpectedly or d...

I Rebooted My Droid But Now I Have to Reactivate It

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The Droid by Motorola was the first Android phone on Verizon Wireless.The activation screen you seen when first turning on a Droid -- or any Android device -- requires you to sign in to a Google Account. If your Google Account was deleted from the phone for any reason, you may be prompted to reactivate when you reboot...

Script Vs. Built-In Function in SSIS

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SQL Server Integration Services is a software suite that allows database administrators to transfer and use data across many database types. SSIS does this by creating an interaction layer that offers a medium to translate database data and commands...

How to Remove a Hard Return From an RSS Feed With Yahoo Pipes

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Yahoo Pipes provides a powerful, graphical user interface for creating your own RSS feed from many types of data on the Internet. While Yahoo Pipes can combine data from multiple sources, it can also perform simple operations on a single RSS feed. Yo...

How to Send an Email on a New Case in SugarCRM

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SugarCRM users can inform support staff of new cases by sending an email.Business managers use software for customer relationship management, or CRM, to handle sales teams and other aspects of customer relations. The Case module in SugarCRM deals with support problems. For example, a software company that provides technic...

How to Build Your Own Laundry Drawers

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You can add laundry drawers under front-loading laundry appliances.Laundry drawers are common features of modern front-loading washing machines, but they are usually an additional cost or upgraded machine feature. The drawers are at the bottom of the washer and dryer, and they pull out to allow you to store laundry...

How to Make JNLP Open With Java

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The Java Network Launching Program (JNLP) lets you create Web services in your Java program. You must add the JNLP libraries to your project and include the libraries in your source code. Java has an "include" directive that lets you launch...

How to Unlock SRP

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DDP files are used for DVD masters.Sonic Studio DDP is software designed specifically to work with Disc Description Protocol image files. A Selection Reference Point is a placeholder saved in a DDP image file within Sonic Studio DDP. SRPs are useful for marking important regions and...

Next-generation materials for post-Christmas repairs: Reg investigates

Next-generation materials for post-Christmas repairs: <i>Reg</i> investigates


Next-generation materials for post-Christmas repairs: <i>Reg</i> investigates

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 03:00 AM PST

Stuff of the Gods comes to aid tearful tots, hungover dads

Toys break, normally within a few days of Christmas, so most parents keep a tube of glue alongside the traditional Christmas battery selection, but that's old hat now. The with-it dad is packing flexible polymer, these days.…

Explicit pics of glorious rounded globes snapped in festive Saturnalia

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 02:00 AM PST

Curvy beauties moon for the camera

While most of us were hanging up gaudy decorations on Christmas trees, or knocking over festive ornaments in festive befuddlement, space boffins were busy processing photos of our solar system's own gigantic baubles.…

Jonathan Ive is knighted in New Year Honours list

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 06:08 PM PST

Arise, Sir Jonathan of Chingford

Apple's chief designer Jonathan Ive has been appointed a Knight Commander of the British Empire (KBE) in the Queen's New Year's Honours list.…

"Waiting for iPhone" Errors

"Waiting for iPhone" Errors


"Waiting for iPhone" Errors

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Your iPhone will retain your phone number after a restore.The iPhone restore process returns your device to its factory settings, removing any music or applications that you have added to personalize the phone. If, during a restore, you see a "Waiting for iPhone" message and then an error code, th...

How to Test Winch Brakes

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The anchor winch brake is more than decoration.When you need your boat's winch to work, you'll also need its brake to work. Your boat's winch won't last long if you depend on its hydraulic or electric motor to hold the strain the anchor, anchor chain and anchor line will place on it. When you've...

What Are the Dangers of Broadband RF Power Amplifiers?

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Radio frequencies function as a communication tool for different types of electronic devices. The success of the transmission depends in part on the power of the transmitter and receiver. If the signal is not strong enough, you cannot listen to or wa...

What Are the 3 Dimensional Shapes Called?

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Three dimensional shapes have a very specific geometric name. Learn what three dimensional shapes are called with help from a longtime high school math tutor in this free video clip.

The Difference Between Bass & Lead Guitar Amplifiers

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Bass and lead guitar amplifiers operate in a few different ways depending on which you're working with. Learn the difference between bass and lead guitar amplifiers with help from a producer and musical director in this free video clip.

iPod Touch Screen Resolution Colors

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The iPod has evolved from a music player into a personal computer.The iPod Touch offers many of the same features as the more expensive iPhone, including a capacitive touch screen and ambient backlighting. Also like the iPhone, the iPod's specifications have improved with later versions, including the introduction...

How to Discharge a TV

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Tube televisions and tube monitors create a picture through the use of an electron gun in a cathode ray tube. The CRT technology builds up a large electrical charge in a capacitor that remains for months or years after the device is unplugged. Safely...

Can the Pico PK101 Pocket Projector Project the iPhone Home Screen?

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The Optoma Pico PK101 is a pocket projector that you can use to project your iPhone's home screen on a large display. The projector is the size of a regular cell phone, and requires the use of Apple's composite audio-visual cable to work with your i...

How to Convert and Decode HTML to a String on the iPhone

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Type definition changes in XCode and Cocoa let you convert HTML strings imported from a Web page to a string in your iPhone app code. You use the type conversion NSString class to change the HTML format to a string. This is a convenient way to import...

Ringdroid Problems on the LG Optimus S

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The Ringdroid application helps users to make custom ringtones from mobile phones such as the LG Optimus S. If your app is experiencing problems such as not saving the created tones or constantly crashing, you have several options available to resolv...

The Advantages of Using JSP and Servlets

The Advantages of Using JSP and Servlets


The Advantages of Using JSP and Servlets

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Java Server Pages (JSP) allow you to create dynamic pages using the Java language. JSP is more convenient for developers new to Web development who are used to the Java language. JSP uses tags and operators similar to standard PHP and ASP languages,...

What Is an IP Handler?

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An IP handler or TCP/IP handler controls communication between data servers and computers that wish to access the database. TCP is the Transmission Control Protocol, the basic rules of Internet data transmission; IP is short for Internet Protocol, th...

Why Does the Background Change When I Lock My Solstice?

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The Samsung Solstice smartphone can be locked when it is not in use and also has an auto-lock feature that locks the device after a time you specify. Every time you lock the device, however, a different image appears as its background. In order to un...

How to Make a Fractal Antenna for Wi-Fi

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Fractal antennas incorporate equal geometric bends in the receiving wire to maximize the reception within the surface area of the antenna. Bending the receiving wires at equal degrees opens the antenna up, allowing for greater signal reception than t...

What Is an Apache Tomcat 5.5.23?

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Use Apache Tomcat to make your own apps.Apache Tomcat by Apache Software Foundation is an open-source software package that implements Java Servlets and JavaServer Pages. It is used to run large-scale Web applications for industries and organizations. Apache Tomcat is managed by Apache Jak...

PHP Strip_Tags Vs. Preg_Replace

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PHP is optimized for string manipulation.PHP is a server-side language for the development of rich, interactive Web applications. While developing your unique Web applications, it may be necessary to interact with HTML or other source code, in order to process or display it along with your...

"Can't Unblock Contact" Error in MSN Messenger for Mac

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MSN Messenger for Mac occasionally experiences a problem where blocked contacts cannot be unblocked using the application. This isn't a problem with MSN servers or the contact you've blocked; it's a temporary problem with the Mac application and can...

How to Install HGEC

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An expansive modding community is dedicated to the game "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion." If you have a problem with the game, chances are there's a mod you can download. And if you are looking for something a bit different, you can downloa...

How to Get the Position of XML Nodes in a Message

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A PHP loop procedure lets you go through each XML node and retrieve its value. Using the loop procedure, you can identify the position of a node in the list of values you have stored in the XML file. The integer value you set up in the loop structure...

How to Use Ajax With NetObjects

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NetObjects is a company that produces Fusion, a "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" website design application that allows you to create a website without extensive programming and Web design knowledge. In order to allow users to create content-...

Verizon retreats on ‘convenience fee’ for online bill payment

Verizon retreats on ‘convenience fee’ for online bill payment


Verizon retreats on ‘convenience fee’ for online bill payment

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 02:20 PM PST

Public outcry causes backpedaling in 24 hours

Verizon Wireless has dropped plans to institute a $2 convenience fee for subscribers who pay their bills online or via phone calls.…

Samoa takes day off to skip International Date Line

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 01:47 PM PST

Islands look to Asia for future growth

Samoans have lost a day overnight, as the country jumped straight to 31 December by shifting to the opposite side of the International Date Line.…

Apple’s Siri gets sweary with British child

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 09:28 AM PST

Shut the f*** up, you ugly t***

The mother of a 10-year-old boy in Coventry has been expressing her shock after a demonstration model of Apple's iPhone 4S swore at her son.…

UK cops disciplined, sacked, quit over Facebook misdeeds

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 07:29 AM PST

Plods boasted of thumping rioters, harassed exes

English and Welsh police are no more sensible than anyone else when it comes to being web2.0sluts, according to reports. Some 150 officers from forces south of the Scottish border have been disciplined for their antics on Facebook in the past four years, at least two were sacked, and a further seven are known to have resigned over online foolishnesses.…

Will TWO next-gen iPads be unveiled at January's iWorld?

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 06:28 AM PST

Rumour mill predicts high-end iPad 3 and mid-range twin

Apple will unveil not one but two iPad 3s on 23 January at the iWorld conference, according to a somewhat unlikely rumour breathlessly reported by gossip pumpers Digitimes.…

Playboy model's complaints against HP chief Hurd laid bare by court

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 05:32 AM PST

'Awkward' dinners, bank balance ATM boasts alleged

The dossier detailing sexual harassment allegations that sparked the exit of HP boss Mark Hurd has finally been published after a court ruled that it was only "mildly embarrassing".…

Boffins drill into human language by terrifying chimps with vipers

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 04:29 AM PST

Primates holler only if friends are unaware of snakes

Chimps don't just blurt out whatever is on their mind - they consider who's listening, says an article published in Current Biology that could reveal an important stage in the development of language.…

New Chinese space plans are all about security and strategy on Earth

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 03:26 AM PST

Nothing much to do with manned or deep space exploring

Analysis  Chinese officials have published a new white paper detailing China's aspirations in space for coming years. Most media have chosen to focus on Beijing's vague aspirations toward deep-space and manned exploration, but in fact the concrete details given all point toward a primary emphasis on strategic advantage for China here on Earth.…

Stephen Hawking seeks geek to maintain his unique wheelchair

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 02:57 AM PST

£25k for gadgeteer to keep custom robovoice ride rolling

Could you repair and tweak superstar physicist Stephen Hawking's robot voice box and gadget-laden wheelchair? If you reckon yes, then the celebrated author and cosmologist wants to hear from you.…

Apple to appeal Italian warranty fine

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 02:21 AM PST

Cupertino PR may be fired for speaking to el Reg, though

Apple will appeal against the fine imposed by the Italian regulator for failing to respect the legal warranty requirements, and (astonishingly) we know this because Apple told us.…

Well, burn my atomic-clock-powered new human renaissance platform

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 02:01 AM PST

Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow! It's Quotes of the Year 2011

"A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions," Proverbs 18:2 tells us. So thank goodness the Internet was invented. Here's our annual selection of barmy and brilliant things said in 2011 - this year's selection leans heavily towards the barmy.…

The secret to getting rich in 2012: Open APIs

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 01:31 AM PST

Developers need to know the right lingo

Open ... and Shut  If the last decade was all about open source, the next decade will be about open APIs. However, as with open source, APIs aren't necessarily a guarantee of billions in the bank. They're simply the ante for playing the technology game at scale. That scale will be determined by who gives developers the best access to data, and that access is a function of open APIs.…

UK's solar 'leccy cash slash ruled unlawful

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 01:02 AM PST

Govt goes back to drawing board on feed-in tariff cuts

Campaigning organisations and the solar industry have won their legal challenge to the Government's decision to reduce subsidies to businesses and homes which use solar panels to generate their own energy.…

Sony NEX-C3 compact system camera

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST

Mirrorless marvel

Review  For years, early adopters have been saying that the mirrorless camera will see off the budget DSLR. Even Nikon, maker of the superb D3100, has entered the fray with the J1 and V1 compacts Arguably, it wasn't until Sony's NEX series appeared over a year ago that the somewhat DSLR-resistant mainstream consumer began to see the light. And now, with the arrival of the NEX-C3, Sony seems to have played a blinder.…

EFF appeal win reopens NSA dragnet spying case

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 05:23 PM PST

San Francisco spying room will be investigated

The Electric Frontier Foundation (EFF) has won its appeal to continue a case into massive warrantless wiretapping by the National Security Agency (NSA) using facilities within commercial exchanges.…

Kaspersky claims ‘smoking code’ linking Stuxnet and Duqu

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 04:54 PM PST

Warns of three other unknown variants

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab are claiming to have found proof that the writers of the Stuxnet and Duqu malware are one and the same, and are warning of at least three new families of advanced malware potentially in circulation.…

What Is T-Mobile MCC/MNC?

What Is T-Mobile MCC/MNC?


What Is T-Mobile MCC/MNC?

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Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) networks are used with digital cell phones, connecting the devices to cellular service. Each cellular network is assigned a unique code or codes, called the MCC/MNC, which identifies the phone to that spe...

What Is Checking NVRAM?

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Computer start-up errors occur when the firmware detects a problem.The message checking NVRAM, NVRAM checksum or NVRAM test may appear when your PC first boots up. This message tells you that the PC is looking through its RAM or memory storage. When there is a checking NVRAM error, it may be that the computer memory...

My Documents Freezes Explorer.exe

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My Documents is a folder that contains all the DOC, RTF, TXT, PDF and other document files created on or saved to your computer, although other files can be stored in this folder as well. Microsoft Windows uses Windows Explorer, or explorer.exe, the...

Settings for WiFi on a Sony Vaio

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Sony's Sony Vaio laptop features built-in wireless LAN adapter that allows the computer to connect to any wireless access point. If you want to adjust the device's WiFi settings, you must use the proprietary software and hardware that comes preinstal...

ATI Does Not Detect 2nd Monitor

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ATI, part of Advanced Micro Devices, develops graphics adapters. Some of its graphics adapters are contained in a chip on the motherboard; these kinds of adapters are most often found in notebook and netbook computers and low-end desktop computers. M...

I Cannot Connect My VAIO to a Samsung Monitor

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A Sony VAIO requires a video card to output video. Most notebooks come with a socket for connecting an external monitor to the computer, although older or low-end models might lack this socket. Computers and monitors use several different interfaces...

Can Interrupts Overload a Processor?

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Hardware devices use interrupt requests, signals that divert the central processing unit's attention from its current action, to gain permission from the CPU to execute a task. Because the CPU has processing limitations, however, if too many devices...

Why Two CAT5E Cables to a TV?

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Ethernet is increasingly common in home theater wiring.Modern flat panel TVs are capable of receiving data directly from the Internet. Whether streaming movies from your network or the Web, or allowing access to "widgets" similar to smartphone apps, CAT5E is a secure and solid connection. Audio...

Computer Repair Programs for Operating System File Recovery

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System Recovery Options, accessed through the recovery partition on some computers and available on all valid copies of Windows Vista and Windows 7, provides several programs designed to repair the operating system and restore system files. These app...

Setup Problems With the Linksys WMLS11B

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The Linksys WMLS11B allows you to eliminate unsightly cords.The Linksys WMLS11B Media Link allows you to wirelessly send digital music stored on your computer directly to your home stereo. The unit also comes with its own set of powered speakers for outdoor use. Connecting this device to the other devices on...

What Is a Ported Call?

What Is a Ported Call?


What Is a Ported Call?

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Ported calls use call-forwarding technology to connect two phone numbers.When a phone user switches providers, he often wants to keep his old phone number to keep from losing contacts. Porting refers to the process of moving a phone number to a new provider. Some porting services set up a call-forwarding system to transfe...

What Does It Mean When Your Sony Walkman MP3 Won't Get Off the Do Not Disconnect Screen?

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A computer must recognize a Walkman to get past the initial message.When a Sony Walkman MP3 is first connected, the screen displays a “Do Not Disconnect” message as the computer and player communicate. Within seconds, the battery begins to charge, accompanied by the message, “Connected USB. The Play...

My Panasonic TV Is Giving Me an HDCP Error

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HDCP relies on HDMI cables and associated equipment for transmission.Panasonic digital televisions rely on the High Definition Content Protection protocol to authorize digital signals. These signals are transmitted over High Definition Multimedia Interface cables that incorporate internal wiring to specifically carry...

How to Install a TV Wall Mount Onto Drywall With Only Aluminum Studs

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Mounting a flat panel to metal studs requires special considerations.The ability to mount a sleek and design friendly flat panel to a wall is not limited to using conventional wood stud-based walls. Metal studs, commonly made of aluminum, can support the weight of even the largest panels. Taking sound precautions and...

What Is the Hidden Key on a Pantech C740?

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The Matrix's full QWERTY keyboard makes typing long emails easier.The Pantech C740 is the "Matrix" cell phone with the unusual features of both a physical number keypad and a physical keyboard. Your Matrix is capable of storing your contacts' information, accessing your email and saving the photos you tak...

What Are CL Type Resistors?

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Current limiting (CL) resistors correct current flow in a circuit.Resistance is the opposition of a circuit element to the passage of current. A resistor is a component that resists the current in a circuit. There are many types of resistors and they can be used to perform different functions. A CL resistor limits...

My TomTom Is Rejecting the SD Card

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TomTom manufactures an extensive line of GPS units that use Secure Digital memory card technology to store and transfer data from a TomTom unit to a secondary device, such as a mobile phone. SD cards are available in an assortment of sizes, capacitie...

Skype and Magic Jack Conflicts

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Make low-cost long distance calls with Skype or Magic Jack.In 2011, Skype announced it's releasing a phone adapter similar to Magic Jack Plus to provide customers with Voice over IP phone service. VoIP provides cheap or free long distance phone service through your Internet connection. Because Skype and Magi...

How to Flash a Samsung Omnia to Cricket

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You don't need to change your phone to change your wireless provider.If you have a Samsung Omnia that you originally purchased to work with Verizon Wireless, you don't have to be chained to just that wireless provider. You can flash, or reprogram, your Omnia to recognize the Cricket network instead of Verizon. Flashin...

How to Install IPK on an iPad

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The App Store comes preinstalled on every iPad device.The iPhoneKhmer series of applications are applications that are designed to let iPhone users read and write in Khmer and view Khmer websites on their iPhone. These IPK applications are also compatible on iPad devices, however, allowing iPad users t...