Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
Wireless Internet runs at 2.4ghzt witch a lot of the old cordless phones use. The old phones boosted the transmission on the base. So that they could say our phone goes further down the road. The problem with this was now everybody had some type of phone and splash over was rapid. So if you loose Internet connection every time the phone rings or someone makes a call you now know why, and it can even be your neighbor making that call. At 11:41 AM 9/22/2009, you wrote: > > >I wonder if it is frequency related. Karen has a non talking one that just >started acting up. Some neighbors just installed wireless internet >connections. >Years ago when I was performing magic, I had a fairly expensive wireless >microphone system.The FCC was kind enough to also issue baby monitors in the >same frequencies. In the middle of a cancer benefit show, some woman started >swearing at her husband to come and help her with the baby. From that point >on I never extended the antenna and always was in a panic. >I do know that some cordless phones interfere with wireless modems.So the >problem quite possibly is not in the temperature reporting system. >- Original Message - >From: "Tom Fowle" <<mailto:fowle%40ski.org>fo...@ski.org> >To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:27 AM >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature > >My guess is that these units are trying to work at the limits of there >wireless range. If possible get the two units closer together for a while >and see if it helps. > >We have a non-talking similar unit and it has the same kinds of issues. We >got sick of it and gave up. I think the low power vs range isues just ain't >solved properly yet. > >Remember fowle's first rule of capitalism, It doesn't matter if it works, >it only matters if they can sell it. > >tom > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: ><mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >To listen to the show archives go to link ><http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29>http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >Or ><ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/>ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. ><http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday>http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various >List Members At The Following address: ><http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/>http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ > >Visit the archives page at the following address ><http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/>http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following >address for more information: ><http://www.jaws-users.com/>http://www.jaws-users.com/ >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list >just send a blank message to: ><mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo>blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! > >Groups Links > >__ NOD32 4447 (20090922) Information __ > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. ><http://www.eset.com>http://www.eset.com > > Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech "Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance." --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
iAl, couldn't even make a decent guess, exceppt perhaps some kind of radio interference. since I have no idea what frequency/mode they use on those things, it'd be an impossible needle in an invisible haystack Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
Lenny, Good guess, the FCC has done a thoroughly rotten job at keeping unlicensed radio transmitters for different purposes seperated. with the huge explosion in wireless everything, interference is going to become the norm rather than the exception. Going digital helps some but not enough tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
I wonder if it is frequency related. Karen has a non talking one that just started acting up. Some neighbors just installed wireless internet connections. Years ago when I was performing magic, I had a fairly expensive wireless microphone system.The FCC was kind enough to also issue baby monitors in the same frequencies. In the middle of a cancer benefit show, some woman started swearing at her husband to come and help her with the baby. From that point on I never extended the antenna and always was in a panic. I do know that some cordless phones interfere with wireless modems.So the problem quite possibly is not in the temperature reporting system. - Original Message - From: "Tom Fowle" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature My guess is that these units are trying to work at the limits of there wireless range. If possible get the two units closer together for a while and see if it helps. We have a non-talking similar unit and it has the same kinds of issues. We got sick of it and gave up. I think the low power vs range isues just ain't solved properly yet. Remember fowle's first rule of capitalism, It doesn't matter if it works, it only matters if they can sell it. tom Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4447 (20090922) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
I have actually had the unit sitting next to the main unit and same thing happens. Again, this is only recent so what's changed? Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Tom Fowle Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:28 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature My guess is that these units are trying to work at the limits of there wireless range. If possible get the two units closer together for a while and see if it helps. We have a non-talking similar unit and it has the same kinds of issues. We got sick of it and gave up. I think the low power vs range isues just ain't solved properly yet. Remember fowle's first rule of capitalism, It doesn't matter if it works, it only matters if they can sell it. tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
My guess is that these units are trying to work at the limits of there wireless range. If possible get the two units closer together for a while and see if it helps. We have a non-talking similar unit and it has the same kinds of issues. We got sick of it and gave up. I think the low power vs range isues just ain't solved properly yet. Remember fowle's first rule of capitalism, It doesn't matter if it works, it only matters if they can sell it. tom
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
Glenn, I hear you on that. It's not going to be long until I do the same. However, this is the main reason I got the unit. I don't understand how it could work for so long and now hardly at all Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Glenn Lemacher Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:33 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature Hello, I have one of the same units and my remote unit will work for a few days and then it stops working.I then remove batteries from both the remote unit and the clock and then it will work again for a few days. I just tossed the remote gadget in the drawer. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:23 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature Lee, Sounds like you have a hard wired one? What I'm referring to is a wireless remote sensor. Of course the questions for both remain, can they be replaced separate from the unit? Let's see what the knowledge base of this group comes up with thanks Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 10:47 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature I am interested on what information you get and add to this my question canone cut and splice the cord that runs to the sensor? I did not realise my family set my machine up with the wire going between the door frame and a solid steel door. well now the wire is near stripped. I hate to just buy a new one if I can cut and splice the wires or wire. thanks.Lee On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 08:04:34PM -0400, Alan & Terrie Robbins wrote: > Good evening, > > Couple of weeks ago , I queried the list regarding the periodic failure of > my remote temperature sensor that is part of my time/date/temperature clock. > I got the unit last December and up until this August the unit performed > flawlessly. The suggestions you folks provided last week (Max & Phil) were > helpful but at this point I have to reset the system daily. This involves > going outdoors and dismounting the sensor, bringing it inside and > disassembling it, and then removing the batteries from it as well as the > main unit to reset it all. I believe there is something wrong with the > sensor. Has anyone ever replaced just the sensor or do I need to purchase an > entire new unit? > > thanks > Al > -- When you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorship. -- Harry Truman . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
Hello, I have one of the same units and my remote unit will work for a few days and then it stops working.I then remove batteries from both the remote unit and the clock and then it will work again for a few days. I just tossed the remote gadget in the drawer. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:23 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature Lee, Sounds like you have a hard wired one? What I'm referring to is a wireless remote sensor. Of course the questions for both remain, can they be replaced separate from the unit? Let's see what the knowledge base of this group comes up with thanks Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 10:47 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature I am interested on what information you get and add to this my question canone cut and splice the cord that runs to the sensor? I did not realise my family set my machine up with the wire going between the door frame and a solid steel door. well now the wire is near stripped. I hate to just buy a new one if I can cut and splice the wires or wire. thanks.Lee On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 08:04:34PM -0400, Alan & Terrie Robbins wrote: > Good evening, > > Couple of weeks ago , I queried the list regarding the periodic failure of > my remote temperature sensor that is part of my time/date/temperature clock. > I got the unit last December and up until this August the unit performed > flawlessly. The suggestions you folks provided last week (Max & Phil) were > helpful but at this point I have to reset the system daily. This involves > going outdoors and dismounting the sensor, bringing it inside and > disassembling it, and then removing the batteries from it as well as the > main unit to reset it all. I believe there is something wrong with the > sensor. Has anyone ever replaced just the sensor or do I need to purchase an > entire new unit? > > thanks > Al > -- When you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorship. -- Harry Truman . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
Lee, Sounds like you have a hard wired one? What I'm referring to is a wireless remote sensor. Of course the questions for both remain, can they be replaced separate from the unit? Let's see what the knowledge base of this group comes up with thanks Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 10:47 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature I am interested on what information you get and add to this my question canone cut and splice the cord that runs to the sensor? I did not realise my family set my machine up with the wire going between the door frame and a solid steel door. well now the wire is near stripped. I hate to just buy a new one if I can cut and splice the wires or wire. thanks.Lee On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 08:04:34PM -0400, Alan & Terrie Robbins wrote: > Good evening, > > Couple of weeks ago , I queried the list regarding the periodic failure of > my remote temperature sensor that is part of my time/date/temperature clock. > I got the unit last December and up until this August the unit performed > flawlessly. The suggestions you folks provided last week (Max & Phil) were > helpful but at this point I have to reset the system daily. This involves > going outdoors and dismounting the sensor, bringing it inside and > disassembling it, and then removing the batteries from it as well as the > main unit to reset it all. I believe there is something wrong with the > sensor. Has anyone ever replaced just the sensor or do I need to purchase an > entire new unit? > > thanks > Al > -- When you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorship. -- Harry Truman . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
I am interested on what information you get and add to this my question canone cut and splice the cord that runs to the sensor? I did not realise my family set my machine up with the wire going between the door frame and a solid steel door. well now the wire is near stripped. I hate to just buy a new one if I can cut and splice the wires or wire. thanks.Lee On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 08:04:34PM -0400, Alan & Terrie Robbins wrote: > Good evening, > > Couple of weeks ago , I queried the list regarding the periodic failure of > my remote temperature sensor that is part of my time/date/temperature clock. > I got the unit last December and up until this August the unit performed > flawlessly. The suggestions you folks provided last week (Max & Phil) were > helpful but at this point I have to reset the system daily. This involves > going outdoors and dismounting the sensor, bringing it inside and > disassembling it, and then removing the batteries from it as well as the > main unit to reset it all. I believe there is something wrong with the > sensor. Has anyone ever replaced just the sensor or do I need to purchase an > entire new unit? > > thanks > Al > -- When you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorship. -- Harry Truman .
[BlindHandyMan] Remote sensor for Temperature
Good evening, Couple of weeks ago , I queried the list regarding the periodic failure of my remote temperature sensor that is part of my time/date/temperature clock. I got the unit last December and up until this August the unit performed flawlessly. The suggestions you folks provided last week (Max & Phil) were helpful but at this point I have to reset the system daily. This involves going outdoors and dismounting the sensor, bringing it inside and disassembling it, and then removing the batteries from it as well as the main unit to reset it all. I believe there is something wrong with the sensor. Has anyone ever replaced just the sensor or do I need to purchase an entire new unit? thanks Al
