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Onno (VK6FLAB)

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Anything and everything Amateur Radio and beyond. Heavily into Open Source and SDR, working on a multi band monitor and transmitter.

#geek #nerd #hamradio VK6FLAB #podcaster #australia #ITProfessional #voiceover #opentowork

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    Any freelance dev that works alone, no employer? How does it work for you?

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  • There's no simple answer to that question.

  • Instagram says it will notify parents if teens ‘repeatedly’ search for terms related to suicide

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  • And how will Instagram know who my parents are?

  • Capitalist authority vs. worker authority

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  • Regardless of how or why it failed, the constitution and the society it represented, failed to secure the continued existence of the country.

    A constitution is not the only way to form a country and the two examples you gave both ended up with a despot in charge.

  • Capitalist authority vs. worker authority

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  • Yes.

    However, the country that OP is discussing ceased to exist and thus its founding documents are pretty much irrelevant.

  • Capitalist authority vs. worker authority

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  • I am attempting to point out that a document that you're holding up as an ideal, together with what it represents and how society surrounding it was structured did not last for more than 55 years, which is less time than I've been on this planet.

    While it might represent something that you find appealing or inspiring, it didn't last, or said differently, it failed.

    I'd also point out that countries like Australia don't have a constitution at all and they've lasted longer than that.

    I think that you need to find a better argument to promote a worker based economy. Perhaps the co-op based system in Italy, which has lasted longer, is a more sustainable way to go.

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  • You fail to understand that the USSR ceased to exist. What remains is run by a despot, regardless of your feelings or intent.

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    Any freelance dev that works alone, no employer? How does it work for you?

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  • I've been self employed for over 25 years as an ICT professional, writing software, troubleshooting, training, doing research, data analysis, designing databases, reverse engineering code, writing reports, helping startups, installing satellite communications, rescuing ransomware victims, building Arctic capable GPS trackers, doing events, public speaking, voice overs and plenty more.

    It's a tough gig with lots of ups and downs. You have to be extremely self motivated and persistent. Work comes and goes. Sometimes you're so busy that there's not enough hours in the day, other times you have nothing coming in for weeks, months or even years. If you have a holiday, everything costs twice as much because you're spending money while not earning any, and if you're not earning enough, there's no holiday pay, sick leave or retirement funds.

    I've seen some interesting and scary software in production and met and worked with an utterly amazing variety of humanity.

    It's not for everyone and if you asked me today if I'm better off mentally, physically and financially as a result of this, I'd be hard pressed to give you an answer.

  • Capitalist authority vs. worker authority

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  • .. and both countries are run by despots.

  • You Want to Visit the UK? You Better Have a Google Play or App Store Account

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  • Link:

    Requirements:

    1. Take or upload a photo of the passport you will use to travel to the UK.
    2. Scan your face with your device, if it has a camera. Children aged 9 and under will not be asked to scan their face.
    3. Take or upload a photo of yourself.
    4. Answer some questions about yourself.
    5. Pay for your application.

    Note:

    • You will need to complete your application in one go - you cannot save your progress.
    • If you do not do anything for 20 minutes, the service will time out. Your answers will be deleted and you will need to start again.
    • By applying, you agree to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) privacy notice.

  • This Spanish City [Seville] Is Resurrecting a 3,000-Year-Old Solution To Fight Extreme Heat

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  • That's okay .. I'm old .. Green Screen old.

  • This Spanish City [Seville] Is Resurrecting a 3,000-Year-Old Solution To Fight Extreme Heat

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  • Me a bot .. not so much, mind you, on the Internet nobody knows you're a dog 😁

  • Since AI companies don't care about Copyright, que should incentivize model distilation, just so we can laught at their hypocrisy.

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  • This Spanish City [Seville] Is Resurrecting a 3,000-Year-Old Solution To Fight Extreme Heat

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  • For reasons best known to their site admin, I cannot access that page.

  • Given the track record of RF emissions compliance with global amateur radio frequencies and other users, it's now time to make your submission to the FCC about the next cloud of satellites.

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  • Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to that.

  • FT2 showing up on PSKReporter — anyone tried it?

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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    Given the track record of RF emissions compliance with global amateur radio frequencies and other users, it's now time to make your submission to the FCC about the next cloud of satellites.

    darksky.org /news/two-satellite-proposals-threaten-the-night-sky-the-window-to-act-is-now/
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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio
    FoAR

    Foundations of Amateur Radio - How to go about documenting your setup? #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20260222.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3

  • Real name online?

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  • Regardless of the account, anonymous or not, I assume that my identity will be revealed and post accordingly. I've been doing so since I first posted on the internet in 1990.

    Not for nothing, the same is true for email and any other form of (electronic) communication.

    Do I make mistakes? Absolutely! Have I regretted making a post or comment? Over the years perhaps less than a dozen times, that, or I'm getting old and feeble minded.

    I try to make my contributions positive and supportive, sometimes I even manage to get the balance right between my odd sense humour and misunderstanding promulgated by online communication with strangers.

  • Do you read books on your phone?

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  • FBreader on Android phone and Calibre on Linux to manage my library.

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  • You need to talk to your optometrist.

    If they don't give you answers then find another optometrist.

    Source: I have weird eyes and my first several optometrists were not particularly informative.

  • Something Surprising Happens When Bus Rides Are Free

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  • Pay walled

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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    VK6: ABC Radio move to FM signals the end of an era for Perth listeners

    www.abc.net.au /news/2026-02-15/perth-am-to-fm-switch-goes-ahead/106343336
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    Foundations of Amateur Radio - Transmitting into a dummy load .. for a year .. on purpose. #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20260215.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3
  • Amateur Radio @lemmy.radio
    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio
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    Foundations of Amateur Radio - How to become a radio amateur today? #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20260208.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3
  • Amateur Radio @lemmy.radio
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    Foundations of Amateur Radio - Building a shack: Part 8 - Will it ever end? #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20260201.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3
  • Amateur Radio @lemmy.radio
    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    Astronaut Jeanette Epps captured this video of a Gigantic Jet TLE on July 20th, 2024 as part of the DTU/ESA Thor-Davis experiment.

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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    Ode to the AA Battery | Hacker News

    news.ycombinator.com /item
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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    SSH Over USB On A Raspberry Pi | Hackaday

    hackaday.com /2026/01/25/ssh-over-usb-on-a-raspberry-pi/
  • Amateur Radio @lemmy.radio
    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio
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    Foundations of Amateur Radio - Building a shack: Part 7 - Powering your shack #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20260125.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3
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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    Everyone on Earth is likely to be able to see an aurora

    listserver.ips.gov.au /pipermail/ips-aurora-alert/2026-January/000657.html
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    Foundations of Amateur Radio - Building a shack: Part 6 - Noise #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20260118.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3
  • Amateur Radio @lemmy.radio
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    Foundations of Amateur Radio - Building a shack: Part 5 - Antenna Shenanigans #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20260111.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3
  • Amateur Radio @lemmy.radio
    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio
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    Foundations of Amateur Radio - Building a shack: Part 4 - coaxial cable alternatives #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20260104.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3
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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    A collection of easy-to-use tools developed by a radio amateur for use by anybody with an interest in designing and building their own lightweight portable wire antennas for the HF amateur bands.

    portable-antennas.com
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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    Morse code lovers and navy trainers persist with skill others deem a dying art

    www.abc.net.au /news/2026-01-01/morse-code-navy-telegraph-station-amateur-radio/106141386
  • Amateur Radio @lemmy.radio
    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio
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    Foundations of Amateur Radio - Building a shack: Part 3 - the ingress of coaxial cable #podcast

    podcasts.itmaze.com.au /foundations/20251228.foundations-of-amateur-radio.mp3
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    Onno (VK6FLAB) @lemmy.radio

    Chris Thomson VK6TNC (SK)