New technical discussion forum

ghostgeek · Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 10:20 am Post subject: New technical discussion forum

I’ve long wanted a forum where some of us could engage in discussions of a technical nature with other “geeks”.

Based on the recent thread on EVP, I see that other like minded individuals are in our group now and the time is ripe to create a technical forum. I feel that a separate forum is definitely in order so that we don’t bore the non-geeks among us to tears. LOL!

PLEASE NOTE – this message forum is for technical discussions only. I may “prune” this forum from time to time, deleting non-vital and non-technical posts – my own included! The reason being I would like the archives of this forum to be easy to search for anyone doing research to find what they are looking for, and not have to sift thru a bunch of irrelevant posts or replies.

With that said – GEEK MODE ON! Cool

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Wackywizjr · Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 11:17 am Post subject:

Welcome to the jungle Razz

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For those of you who have questions my fields are electronics and astronomy Wink

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In electronics I have 18 years of experience, 10 as an Audio and Video repair technician, and 8 as Quality control in the Aerospace industry Very Happy

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I also have been an amateur astronomer for around 10 years. I can give you some real headspinners for your friends Shocked

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I am fairly new to ghosting Smile

but I can theorize with the best of them Laughing

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Finally thank you GG Very Happy

, I do believe that this will be a helpful for all.
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WeirdChill · Orb Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 83

Yes the Technical Forum. From now on I will be limiting my posts to this forum, with the possible exception of one or two posts in the Collective Wisdom Forum. For those of you interested, my Technical background springs from my Army career where I was trained to find and remove mine fields. I know some tricks with some equipment and have been trained to find things that are by nature very hard to find.

mae-bea · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:39 am Post subject:

I have no technical background and am fairly new to all the electronics . This will be a great forum for people like me who are also here to learn .
Sounds great to me ....
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mae-bea · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject:

Will questions from non geeks be allowed ? As long as it is a technical question ?
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DarknessWaits · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:35 pm Post subject:

YAY....I get to post the first "techie" question. I'm looking at software..specificially audio and video software for reviewing evidence. I was curious to find out what software the other Hounds use.

For myself, I'm using mostly Sony equipment...Handycam, CyberShot, and Digital Audio Recorder. For audio, it is creating .dvf files which I'm converting into .wav files so that I can run them in Adobe Audition. For digital pics, I use Adobe Photoshop CS2. For video, I'm still up in the air as to software. Any suggestions, advice are appreciated.

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deja_vu · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:24 pm Post subject:

I have a question that I think is appropriate for this thread. I'm not sure if it's been addressed before so if it has or if this is not the proper forum, please let me know. I've been doing some research on ghost hunting equipment. I'm particularly intriqued by the EMF meters. I've seen it mentioned a time or two that the Trifield EMF Natural Meter is for experienced ghost hunters only. Beginners should use another type of meter. Since I am one that usually questions *everything*...I wanted to know if this was valid or not? I am very new to this but it seems like a waste of money to buy one meter when you know you would eventually like to end up with another? I'd like to hear some opinions from the experienced hunters on this! Thanks!

Laurie

ghostgeek · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:30 pm Post subject:

Hi Laurie...

The Trifield Natural EM meter is a nice high-end EMF detector. However it is too sensitive usually to walk with it - normally you set you set it down, let it zero out to the baseline level, and then back away from it - moving within 15 feet of this meter (when the condtions are right) can trigger it - its THAT sensitive!

For a beginner, they are probably better off with a more mobile device, I'd recommend the "Dr Gauss" (also known as "Gauss Master") or Cell Sensor emf detectors.
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mae-bea · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:50 am Post subject:

I just got the cell sensor . For me it is fine . It is inexpensive and easy to use .
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mooneybeams · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:24 am Post subject:

The Gauss type is all over ebay, if you get lucky you can find one pretty cheap, I got mine for less than $10.
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deja_vu · Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject:

The Trifield Natural EM meter is a nice high-end EMF detector. However it is too sensitive usually to walk with it - normally you set you set it down, let it zero out to the baseline level, and then back away from it - moving within 15 feet of this meter (when the condtions are right) can trigger it - its THAT sensitive!

Perfect! This was just the explanation I was seeking out and it makes alot of sense to me! Thanks again!

P.S- Since I'm still learning my way around this site...is there an area dedicated to equipment recommendations...including name brands and such? I'm new and have so much to learn. I don't want to waste anybody's time asking repetitive questions!
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deja_vu · Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:46 pm Post subject:

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject:

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The Gauss type is all over ebay, if you get lucky you can find one pretty cheap, I got mine for less than $10.

Thanks for the reminder about Ebay. I go to Ebay for everything but don't ask me why...it didn't occur to me to go there for this!!!!
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deja_vu · Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:49 pm Post subject:

just got the cell sensor . For me it is fine . It is inexpensive and easy to use .

Shelley!
Thanks for your input as well. All of this information is incredibly helpful. I just love this group!!
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mae-bea · Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:59 pm Post subject:

Since we are on gadget mode ...where do I get a Thermal temp gauge . The kind with a lazer beam ? Or do I want a lazer ?
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Wackywizjr · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:22 am Post subject:

Fry's sells a lot of different electronics equipment. If you do not have a Fry's in your area try outpost.com (Fry's online store).
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mae-bea · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:43 am Post subject:

Wacky ...I live in a remote tourist town . We have NO stores here . Just "shops". I'll check on line . Thanks !
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Wackywizjr · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:09 am Post subject:

Let me know if you find what you want there.
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stillgordysbuddy · Mist Joined: May 17, 2006 Posts: 215

Can some one tell me where I can get a camcorder battery for an older model of a sony

SpiritSeekers · Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject:

...Hi , Im not sure what model your Sony is...We use a DCR-280 and an older TRV-128 and they both take the same battery ...We use the ones that are good for 3 to 4 hours with the LCD screen on , the model is the " NP-QM91 "....The stock battery , I think its an NP-FM50 , is only good for about an hour...We got ours new from Ebay for $25 each...They are not genuine Sony products , but we have never had any issues with them...If you type that model # into any search engine youll find them for anywhere from $30 to over $100 and most sites tell you what model of camcorders it works with....If the stock is all you need , of couse its cheaper.....

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gizgremlin · Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:46 pm Post subject:

batteries R us?
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Goldfollies · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:12 am Post subject:

Try Best Buy or a camera shop...they could look it up and probably order you one...let your fingers do the walking and call...
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ebbsmom · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:24 am Post subject:

Is it neccesary to use a digital recorder when trying to record EVP's? I have an old fashioned recoreder I use in school, It has a tape in it, I know, I know) Anyway. I have tried to get EVP's on several different occassions with it and have been unsuccessful. Is that the reason? Because it is noy digital?

GeorgiaPeachMarie · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:25 am Post subject:

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stillgordysbuddy wrote:

Can some one tell me where I can get a camcorder battery for an older model of a sony

We have been using our old camcorder. It's a Sony. We found a replacement battery at Wal-Mart.

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ghostgeek wrote:

For a beginner, they are probably better off with a more mobile device, I'd recommend the "Dr Gauss" (also known as "Gauss Master") or Cell Sensor emf detectors.

Fantastic advice, Patrick! I wonder if there is someone that has one of these for sale? Maybe you bought yourself a better meter with more bells and whistles and don't need the old one? ROFL!
I'm so thrifty and appreciative of those who understand my passion.
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GPM, there are a couple on Ebay....... http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&shortcut=0&from=R41&query=gauss+master&category0=