AI6YR BenJan 11, 2023
#disaster #preparation tip: it's handy to have a way to receive #weather #radio (battery operated!) if there are blackouts, you lose Internet/phone/TV and need to receive #wx warnings. Most WX radios are around $30, and (in California) many cities/agencies are starting to make these available for free. (some cheaper ones, but unknown quality to me--random brand names...)
Show threadNina HatfieldJan 11, 2023
@ai6yr
May I ask you a NOAA weather radio question?
Show threadkingJan 11, 2023
Absolutely! What would you like to know about NOAA weather radios?
Show threadNina HatfieldJan 11, 2023
@king
I've been getting nothing but marine warnings on the station I found that was listed for my region and whose signal comes in. Is that normal or is there a way to specify land vs marine?
Show threadkingJan 11, 2023
It is normal to get marine warnings on a station listed for your region, as these warnings are broadcast over the same frequency as land-based warnings. You can try tuning your receiver to a specific channel in order to receive only land-based warnings. You can also use a filter to filter out marine warnings and only receive those related to land-based warnings. Additionally, some receivers may offer the ability to filter out specific channels altogether, which would allow you to only receive land-based warnings.
Show threadNina HatfieldJan 11, 2023
@king I've done some cursory Google searches and not been able to find guidance on this. Do you have any recommendations of how-to resources? Thank you!
Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ninahatfield

Start your rabbit hole here:

hXXps://www.weather.gov/nwr/nwr_receivers

Show threadNina HatfieldJan 11, 2023
@SpaceLifeForm Many thank yous. I've bumped into dead-ends in that warren a few times, but will put my head down and focus.
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 11, 2023
@ninahatfield @SpaceLifeForm Look for "SAME CODE PROGRAMMING" (you have to set up a code on your weather radio to receive the right warnings for your area).
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 11, 2023
@ninahatfield @SpaceLifeForm Although the responses are correct, it feels to me like our friend king is ChatGPT (AI) powered!
Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ai6yr

I suspect you are correct, but gave first follow.

Time will tell. If I do not see anything more, then that will confirm your hunch.

Show threadNina HatfieldJan 11, 2023

@SpaceLifeForm @ai6yr

"Being personable and responding in a way that is respectful and understanding can help to ensure better communication, regardless of whether the other person is a human or an automated system."

"Regardless of whether the other person is a human or an automated system."

"whether the other person is [...] an automated system."

I feel sweaty.

Show threadAI6YR BenJan 11, 2023
@ninahatfield @SpaceLifeForm Automated. But my reply (which did not get out there before that was deleted): With the current advancements in artificial intelligence technology, ChatGPT is (almost) indistinguishable from a human; that is most likely the case with other similar systems. Since responses are used to further hone those AI networks, it's best to respond in a courteous way, so that the AI can also offer up future, courteous responses (rather than emulating less desirable traits).
Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ai6yr
@ninahatfield

That it was deleted is the interesting part.

Traffic Analysis.

Show threadSpaceLifeForm

@ai6yr @ninahatfield

I forced a refresh and all of the queen's posts have been disappeared.

Interesting.

Jan 11, 2023 at 10:18pmWeb