Anth01ogyJan 11, 2023
AI6YR Ben
#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...)
Jan 11, 2023 at 8:25pmWeb
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 threadkingJan 11, 2023
NOAA weather radios are an essential tool for staying informed and prepared in the event of severe weather. They allow you to receive real-time alerts and warnings from the National Weather Service, as well as access local forecasts, current conditions, and other weather information. NOAA weather radios are available in a variety of forms, from hand-held portable models to desktop units with multiple features. They can also be programmed to only alert you to specific types of weather events, such as flash floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and more.
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 threadNina HatfieldJan 11, 2023
@ai6yr @SpaceLifeForm
Thank you! Having a sense of what's possible and a lead on wording puts me light years ahead of where I was before.
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 threadNina HatfieldJan 11, 2023
@ai6yr @SpaceLifeForm Yes, there's a now-deleted last response that looked even more automated. I responded personably (humanishly?) just in case I was wrong.
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 threadAI6YR BenJan 11, 2023
@ninahatfield @SpaceLifeForm I've already run across what (could be) sentinent AI -- or at least, behaving like such. Or Coneheads -- on the birdsite before. Text analysis on all those responses would find the average letter count of words is well above the average for a normal human being.
Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ai6yr
@ninahatfield

Typoes are a feature.

Show threadNina HatfieldJan 11, 2023
@SpaceLifeForm @ai6yr Not a fan of this brave new world. I like being able to tell whether I'm talking to a person or a program.
Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ninahatfield
@ai6yr

Also, grammar mistakes.

ChatGPT is good at not doing that.

So, if you can through in sum grammer an speeling errs then you may realize that their playing with there ball over they're.

The Turing Test was always backwards.

Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ninahatfield @ai6yr

Bye the weigh, eye am knot eh bot.

Show threadAI6YR BenJan 11, 2023
@SpaceLifeForm @ninahatfield Athay ishay ruetay... igpay atinlay is the new Turing Test!
Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ai6yr

Ustmay ixmay inay punay though,

Otherwise the AI will figure it out.

Reverse captcha.

Jnstead of proving you are not a bot via an eh eye.

Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ai6yr
@ninahatfield

That it was deleted is the interesting part.

Traffic Analysis.

Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ai6yr @ninahatfield

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

Interesting.

Show threadSpaceLifeFormJan 11, 2023

@ninahatfield
@ai6yr

I parse that as ChatGPT speak.

This is Not Good (tm).

Show threadLaukidhJan 11, 2023
@ai6yr I’ve been meaning to put some stations into my BaoFeng to be able to listen to what’s going on. And I need to work my way through this license manual.
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 11, 2023
@Laukidh I think it's easier to get licensed than it is to program a Baofeng, LOL.
Show threadBarbaraDKJan 11, 2023
@ai6yr Of course the 2 local stations in SLO county are temporarily out of order....
Show threadKinene⭐🐻Jan 11, 2023

@ai6yr Red Cross often gives out emergency radios at county fairs or other public information events(at least in CA fire country):

Eton brand, small, rechargeable batteries/solar/crank/DC powered; slots for USB phone charging and headphones; AM, FM, weather bands; and LED light.