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CallerID-compatible distinctive ring decoder firmware available
For some years I've used various work-arounds to combine CallerID and distinctive ring services. Distinctive ring call routers normally do not connect quickly enough to pass the original caller ID...
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Need Home Theater Receiver Recommendations
I was really careful to purchase the newest receiver. I decided not to go through Best Buy because their "deal" involved an older model without the latest HDMI connection. Mind you, I confess that the...
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RCA Cable
In article , snipped-for-privacy@I wouldn't choose RCA jacks for any but very small speakers (because of the current). That said, sure you can use them. Just get some plugs from Radio Shack or some...
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New CM15A doesn't work
te Marc, Thanks for the info. Just fyi, sorry mate, you did miss it above; the LM465 lamp module was successfully tested in my working X10 system (DS7000 Protector Plus Home Security System). Yes, I...
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1 wire and linux
I've been using a home brew interface to a DS9490 USB interface for some time now. I just upgraded to Fedora Core 10 (from FC 3) and see that there is a kernel module for this device (called DS2490)....
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W800RF32 and DS10A
I wish to use several DS10A units with a W800RF32. If the DS10A units generate their own codes [not set by code wheels] then I assume the W800RF32 simply receives and passes these code on to the...
 
Programmable Sequencing Switch?
I have six 120V wall plug devices that I'd like to turn on automatically in sequence at five minute intervals at a preset, but programmable, time each morning. I'm wondering whether some sort of...
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How to use X10 to protect a plasma screen?
We live in the Santa Cruz mountains, and the power up there is bad (overhead lines, trees that fall down, etc.). So we tend to get power outages, particularly in the winter. Unfortunately, consumer...
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v572ab and other stuff
Some kids broke into my garage and apparently thought ripping down the v572ab would magically make the lights (all X-10 controlled) come on so they could see what they were stealing. It was a quick...
 
Adding length to speaker wires
The speaker wire that came with my rear surround sound speakers is not long enough for the room in which I am installing. The wire is hard- wired to the speaker and it has a special connector at the...
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HAI - RC-80 Thermostat- How do you disable buttons?
Hello, I would like to disable local access/changes to an HAI Omnistat RC-80 thermostat. Physical location is 2nd story. Thermostat will only be used to monitor current/outside temp. Temperature...
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OTA television channel deletion filter
Some years ago I had a (rather expensive) high-pass filter made to cut out OTA television channels < 25. Things were quite crowded around here and this was the only way to get some space for locally...
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AMX Modero
I have taken over an AMX Modero system at work but the password to access the protected settings in not known. Is there anyway to reset this password through the config file or a backdoor way. Ive...
 
GE abandons HEI
GE has abandoned development of its High Efficiency Incandescent, saying they are concentrating instead on LED and OLED lights.
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DVR and Cameras - looking for input
I'm planning a small DVR system to catch a vandal. I only need a couple cameras, but may expand. I'm looking for a system that works, isn't a big hassle to use, and is reliable. Something like the...
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