Keeping Nasal Passage Clear And Possibly Help You From Getting Sick.

Keeping Nasal Passage Clear And Possibly Help You From Getting Sick.

Problem: Protection from air-born disease.

Solution:  I had to attend a one on one orientation prior to receiving chemotherapy at Kaiser.  I had to watch a computer slide show followed by a talk with a nurse who covered some check list items that she was tasked to present.  At the end of this somewhat intimate presentation she asked me if I had any questions.  I brought up the concern that my immune system was going to be compromised and was there anything I could do to protect myself.  She presented a really clever solution that I have accepted as part of getting ready after showering each morning.  She told me that when she fly’s in planes and because you are confined and in close proximity to people that might be carrying germs that she takes a very small amount of Neosporin Wound Care on a Q-Tip and swabs the inside of her nose.  I have tried this and I am convinced it works.  I do not apply this remedy only when I think I will come into contact with the general public but every day.   I am very concerned with putting a foreign product into my body as it might cause cancer or some other problem.  I have taken this product almost every day for two years and have not had any problem.  My method is to put a very small amount of Neosporin on to the Q-Tip and swab only the nose that protrudes and is visible beyond the face.

Results:  I have found that my nasal passages are incredibly clear all the time.  Nothing grows in the nasal airways.  The smell of Neosporin is not all that bad and lasts, it seems, for less than an hour.  I have not had a cold for over two years!  I am a mouth breather and not a nose breather and yet this procedure seems to help which is a bit of a mystery.  I think emergency first responders should consider performing this procedure if they suspect they will encounter any air-born suspended particle that may be dangerous. This application might also be considered for valley fever protection.

 Disclaimer:  Please consult with your doctor before taking any of these products.  Each person is different and probably reacts to products differently.  Each person has or may have existing medical condition that precludes taking one or more of these products.  When taking a new product, take it slow.  Take even smaller doses than I describe as you begin.  Keep a journal of what you eat including these ingredients and write down any symptoms.  If you notice any symptom that is not beneficial or concerns you, STOP taking the product!  You are responsible for your health.  Read labels.  Research label ingredients so you know how each may affect you.  Be careful.

Health Problem: Arthritis

Health Problem: Arthritis

Problem: Arthritis of knee and hands.  I have tried Glucosamine and it did noting for me.  My knees were so bad that I was scared I would need a walker within a year.

Solution:  Schiff MegaRed Joint Care.  Just one pill cured my severe knee arthritis.  I was utterly shocked at the results!  I kept taking the pills for three days but found out that, for me, I got really tired.  I have Waldensrom macrogobulinemia so getting any more tired is a real drag for me.  I experimented and found that I only needed a pill occasionally.  This product is a 353 mg proprietary blend of Krill Oil, Hyaluronic Acid and Astaxanthin.

Where Available:  Just about any drugstore will sell this.  I have found this at COSTCO, Target and Walmart.

Note: This is so new for me that I am still researching this product.  I will next try just Krill Oil with nothing added and see if that is the component that is solving this problem for me.

 Disclaimer:  Please consult with your doctor before taking any of these products.  Each person is different and probably reacts to products differently.  Each person has or may have existing medical condition that precludes taking one or more of these products.  When taking a new product, take it slow.  Take even smaller doses than I describe as you begin.  Keep a journal of what you eat including these ingredients and write down any symptoms.  If you notice any symptom that is not beneficial or concerns you, STOP taking the product!  You are responsible for your health.  Read labels.  Research label ingredients so you know how each may affect you.  Be careful.

Health Problem: Can Not Digest Meat Properly

Health Problem: Can Not Digest Meat Properly

Problem:  Unable to properly process meat.   This is often times a hereditary factor passed on from parents.  My mother almost died from bowel impaction.  History on my mother’s side shows diverticulitis is prevalent.

Solution:  I use three over the counter products to solve this problem.  Two products, Metamucil and wheat grass are mixed with banana, Greek yogurt, berries and fruit juice to create a smoothie each morning.  By the way, I use a Vitamix blender.  That blender is simply the best.  The prune juice is consumed before going to bed, only on days I eat meat.  I do have some pretty interesting dreams as a result of drinking the prune juice.

  • Unfiltered prune juice prior to going to bed (1/4 to 1/2 glass).
  • Metamucil, orange flavor, mixed in a smoothie (1 tsp to 1 tbsp).
  • Wheat grass mixed as part of a smoothie.  This will cause gas so use small amounts (1/2 tsp) when you begin using this ingredient.  This product is not all that easy to find.  I use Amazing Grass Organic Wheat Grass Powder contains 100% organic, whole leaf wheat grass”.  I purchase mine from GNC.  This product is readily available using the Internet.

 Disclaimer:  Please consult with your doctor before taking any of these products.  Each person is different and probably reacts to products differently.  Each person has or may have existing medical condition that precludes taking one or more of these products.  When taking a new product, take it slow.  Take even smaller doses than I describe as you begin.  Keep a journal of what you eat including these ingredients and write down any symptoms.  If you notice any symptom that is not beneficial or concerns you, STOP taking the product!  You are responsible for your health. Read labels.  Research label ingredients so you know how each may affect you.  Be careful.

Ham Radio Station In A Go Box

Ham Radio Station In A Go Box

Ham Radio Station In A Go Box

I had heard a story of a long time ago where a police department somewhere in the United States needed ham radio operator help for some emergency.  I believe it was a RACES group.  The police needed to coordinate their efforts with the ham radio volunteers.  Within a very short time a ham radio operator showed up at the police station with a radio in a box solution.  He was told where to set up and the station was operational in a very short time.  I was most impressed with that story.  This type of radio in a carry container is also called “go kits”.  I decided to make my own go box.

Here are my requirements:

  • Must be easily carried from vehicle to operation site.
  • Must be useable inside a vehicle while moving.
  • As many components as possible must be contained within the box.

I deal with 19 inch rack equipment all the time and I simply love that solution.  I went to my local Guitar Center and found a very nice rack box encased in canvas with Velcro fasteners.  Each side of the wood box is 7 inches of rack ears.  The case comes with a zippered pouch, carry handle and shoulder strap.  It is made by Ace Products, Kaces III product.

I purchased a 19 inch rack plate on which I mounted the following components:

  • Kenwood TMD-710 dual band radio (2M and 440)
  • Green Light Labs GPS710 (To supply GPS capability to the radio)
  • Qty 2 MFJ 281 speakers.  I actually purchased 4 of these speakers and mounted the extra 2 on to a board that attaches to the driver seat head rest when the go box is used in a car.
  • RIGunner 4008 (Used to distribute power)
  • Watts Up battery Watt meter (Used for battery management)
  • RigLite, warm white version.  Used to supply illumination.

 Notes:

  • The RIGunner has a lot of power connectors and you might not agree with my selection.  But, I envision that a single DC power source will be provided either from a AC 12 volt power supply, car battery or generator.  Those devices simply do not offer power distribution.  This RiGunner offers a very large 12 volt break out for other operators to use.
  • I found that the rack plate could not screw in immediately unless I filed all 4 plate screw holes.  I decided to slip the plate upward until the plate holes matched the rack ears.  This turned out to be an advantage.  The radio control head is mounted to the plate using a single nut and wing nut.  Using a single bolt allow the head mounting plate to be easily removed.  I can also swing the head left and right a bit if needed by reaching under the plate and loosening that wing nut.
  • I carry extra head to radio I/O cables in the case pouch so the radio can be used in a car and the microphone can be used further away.

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The image above shows the front of the go box

gobox-rear

The above image shows the rear view of the go box.  Note the small black box mounted behind the radio control head.  This box is the GPS unit.

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The above image was taken before I purchased the RigLite.  Below you can see the aluminum bar over the radio hiding the LED components that light up the radio.

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The above image shows the where the microphone clip is located and where the RigLight is mounted and how much illumination it provides.  It does not overwhelm the area with light.

Dimensions and weight:

  • Height with document pouch full: 12 inches.
  • Width:  21 inches.
  • Depth: 16 inches.
  • Weight: 22 lbs.

 

 

Updated:  Removed Amazon link.  Removed outdated product link.  3-6-19.
Updated H1  July 11, 2022
Hand Held Radio Safety Lanyard

Hand Held Radio Safety Lanyard

One day while wearing my Kenwood TH-F6 on my belt I backed up to a wall for some reason and the radio fell off my belt and the clip on battery separated, both falling to the floor.  The radio was ok but the battery lock mechanism was broken.  The battery is rather expensive so I determined to figure out how to protect any HT radio.  It took a while but here is my solution:

T-Reign 24 inch 4 oz small retractable tether.  (My model: TRSMSTRAP HUNT).  Approximate cost is anywhere from $16 to #25.  I purchased mine from Sports Chalet in Brea California for $12.76 on sale.  My model has a Velcro belt  loop which I do not see on the T-Reign web site.

I tried to make the T-Reign work directly by trying to attach the device to my HT but it simply would not work.  The unit has a satinless steel loop but it was extremely difficult to open and once I did open the loop I found it would not slip through most of the small HT lanyard openings.  The elegant solution was found when I spotted a Nite Ize S-Binder #5 carbine.  I purchased the 2 pack for about $3.99.  I found them at Home Depot and Sports Chalet.

Image shows HT radio connected to T-Reign by using a Nite Ize carabiner.
Image shows HT radio connected to T-Reign by using a Nite Ize carbine.

Photo taken by Nancy Nuclear.

The Kevlar cord is 24 inches and simply will not allow the HT radio to hit the ground.  The cord does pull out with some small effort.  I found working the HT radio was not impeded by being connected to the lanyard.  The S-Binder carabiner works terrific for quick connect and disconnect.   I totally discount using the the cable anchor because it is such a pain to connect and disconnect.

 

Yamaha DM 1000 version 2 Lost Input Patch Settings When a Scene Recall Was Initiated.

Yamaha DM 1000 version 2 Lost Input Patch Settings When a Scene Recall Was Initiated.

One of my customers complained that after making input changes to their Yamaha DM 1000 model audio board they would be lost when they initiated a scene recall.   This audio board has two different save methods and each method parcels out different portions of the audio board to be saved.  The main one is “scene” which includes mainly production type of changes the board operator might want to configure for each production.  The second save method is “library”.  It includes deeper factors like input and output patching.  The trick is to configure both scene and library and link the two.  The board is set up so when you conduct a scene recall from memory, it also makes changes specified in the library save.  The customer just needs to remember that when you do a patch change, also conduct a “library” save and lock it to the “scene” that you will be using.