Re: [nlug] Single DIN/Double DIN

2018-04-09 Thread Alex Smith (K4RNT)
​I had a double DIN receiver space in my Volvo 850.​ Sent with Mailtrack " 'With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first

Re: [nlug] Single DIN/Double DIN

2018-04-09 Thread John F. Eldredge
Thanks. That tells me that I need a single DIN to fit my mounting space. On April 9, 2018 8:00:31 PM Tim Jackson wrote: Size.. Single DIN: 180 x 50 mm Double DIN: 180 x 100 mm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_7736 On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 7:58 PM, John F. Eldredge

Re: [nlug] Single DIN/Double DIN

2018-04-09 Thread Drew
Tim has the technicalities right. But pretty much any car will support DIN while only cars that come with double DIN oem will typically take them aftermarket. It used to be only certain dodge, gm and maybe vw? Models that had cd and cassette players were double DIN. A good bet is to hit the

Re: [nlug] Single DIN/Double DIN

2018-04-09 Thread Tim Jackson
Size.. Single DIN: 180 x 50 mm Double DIN: 180 x 100 mm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_7736 On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 7:58 PM, John F. Eldredge wrote: > I am considering buying a new car radio. Some models are described as > "Single DIN", others as "Double DIN". What does

[nlug] Single DIN/Double DIN

2018-04-09 Thread John F. Eldredge
I am considering buying a new car radio. Some models are described as "Single DIN", others as "Double DIN". What does this signify? Having one vs. two audio input jacks, using a DIN standard connector? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG"

Re: [nlug] Cellular hotspot issue resolved

2018-04-09 Thread Jack Coats
I had to call Consumer Cellular to have it enabled on my phone. I use it so seldom, I figured they might have it shut down by default. When I was asking about it I did offer that I understand that I might have to pay extra for extra data use (their cap is low, but so is my use), but for the first

Re: [nlug] Cellular hotspot issue resolved

2018-04-09 Thread Greg Donald
I've been using Google Fi for just over a year now. Really pleased with it. $20/month for cellular service and then data is $10/GB, no hidden fees. Any data after 6GBs is free, including hot spotting. You get a pro-rated credit down to the penny on unused data every month for the previous

[nlug] Cellular hotspot issue resolved

2018-04-09 Thread John F. Eldredge
After the recent NLUG meeting, I called Verizon Tech Support, and they changed a server-side setting on my account, allowing me to resume occasionally using my phone as a WiFi hotspot. Apparently, they decided to disable this feature on their phones until a given customer calls in and