Phil M0OFX
@philpem.bsky.social
Software preservation, electronics, software and ham radio, maker of things. The kid who liked to take things apart and never grew out of it.
Mostly active on https://digipres.club/@philpem
Mostly active on https://digipres.club/@philpem
Equally if crime is going down... then there should be more manpower to solve the tiny bit that's left - but the line is "we don't have enough officers". I don't want to believe they're all like this guy .. so what's the truth?
September 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Equally if crime is going down... then there should be more manpower to solve the tiny bit that's left - but the line is "we don't have enough officers". I don't want to believe they're all like this guy .. so what's the truth?
I've got the perfect T-shirt for the next event I attend that makes me feel old.
August 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I've got the perfect T-shirt for the next event I attend that makes me feel old.
Hi i accidentally reported your account for being a good bean and now you have to post the cutest, funniest or just best picture in your roll for people to enjoy.
August 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Hi i accidentally reported your account for being a good bean and now you have to post the cutest, funniest or just best picture in your roll for people to enjoy.
Excellent. My German care package has arrived. (there's more in the cupboard)
August 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Excellent. My German care package has arrived. (there's more in the cupboard)
Fussing and petting and cute distractions as requested!
I've been through similar, going through it a bit now too. Hope you feel better soon. Feel free to reach out if you need someone to talk to.
I've been through similar, going through it a bit now too. Hope you feel better soon. Feel free to reach out if you need someone to talk to.
August 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Fussing and petting and cute distractions as requested!
I've been through similar, going through it a bit now too. Hope you feel better soon. Feel free to reach out if you need someone to talk to.
I've been through similar, going through it a bit now too. Hope you feel better soon. Feel free to reach out if you need someone to talk to.
Say "The Streisand Effect" without saying "The Streisand Effect".
August 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Say "The Streisand Effect" without saying "The Streisand Effect".
Jupiter Ace. It's not cool because of what it can do - but because it runs FORTH instead of BASIC.
July 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Jupiter Ace. It's not cool because of what it can do - but because it runs FORTH instead of BASIC.
me: it'd be fun to try and pick up QO-100 tomorrow
the weather:
the weather:
July 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
me: it'd be fun to try and pick up QO-100 tomorrow
the weather:
the weather:
Did you know that if you put a dish on a timber mount and point it at a concrete wall, the reflected signals from all the satellites constructively interfere and give you free Sky TV?
July 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Did you know that if you put a dish on a timber mount and point it at a concrete wall, the reflected signals from all the satellites constructively interfere and give you free Sky TV?
The blue ones make it a bit easier to tell.
July 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The blue ones make it a bit easier to tell.
One here please - but before you start, can you please LMK how much shipping one to the UK would add? thanks :)
July 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
One here please - but before you start, can you please LMK how much shipping one to the UK would add? thanks :)
Well there's your problem. That'd explain the loud bang and white flash from the TV last night.
(It's over 10 years old, it doesn't owe me anything, but I'm still going to try and fix it because it'll cost ... maybe £20)
(It's over 10 years old, it doesn't owe me anything, but I'm still going to try and fix it because it'll cost ... maybe £20)
July 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Well there's your problem. That'd explain the loud bang and white flash from the TV last night.
(It's over 10 years old, it doesn't owe me anything, but I'm still going to try and fix it because it'll cost ... maybe £20)
(It's over 10 years old, it doesn't owe me anything, but I'm still going to try and fix it because it'll cost ... maybe £20)
It's been a while since @duskythewusky.bsky.social gave me these radios at a Scotiacon many years ago (at least I think they both came from him - thanks!) and now I finally have them set up and running. Packet/APRS and DAPNET.
Now I "just" need to find a blank SD card and set up the Pi...!
Now I "just" need to find a blank SD card and set up the Pi...!
July 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's been a while since @duskythewusky.bsky.social gave me these radios at a Scotiacon many years ago (at least I think they both came from him - thanks!) and now I finally have them set up and running. Packet/APRS and DAPNET.
Now I "just" need to find a blank SD card and set up the Pi...!
Now I "just" need to find a blank SD card and set up the Pi...!
"The Bourgeoise have it so easy, the Tsar's putting gold on his bread..."
May 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"The Bourgeoise have it so easy, the Tsar's putting gold on his bread..."
The old Daztoons cartoon nails it every time.
May 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The old Daztoons cartoon nails it every time.
Me: Deliver to my local parcel shop please.
Herpes/Evri: Nah we'd rather not. Returning to sender.
Herpes/Evri: Nah we'd rather not. Returning to sender.
May 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Me: Deliver to my local parcel shop please.
Herpes/Evri: Nah we'd rather not. Returning to sender.
Herpes/Evri: Nah we'd rather not. Returning to sender.
Found this old comic strip while I was cleaning up the NAS. Enjoy. It's from September 2014... ten years vintage!
March 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Found this old comic strip while I was cleaning up the NAS. Enjoy. It's from September 2014... ten years vintage!
These rats are in bread, and well-fed!
March 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
These rats are in bread, and well-fed!
This fox is packing heat.
March 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This fox is packing heat.
They really make some odd looking snack these days.
March 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
They really make some odd looking snack these days.
"A friend to everyone, is a friend to no-one. And I want to be a friend to everyone."
February 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"A friend to everyone, is a friend to no-one. And I want to be a friend to everyone."
Yes this is a real thing, it's from the 1970s and is called the SL414A.
February 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Yes this is a real thing, it's from the 1970s and is called the SL414A.
I mean, seriously... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18540567...
February 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I mean, seriously... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18540567...