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Network Participant Manager @ GWES ERN
P&G Investigative Lead & Technology & Development Lead @ GWES (@globaleas.org)

Informing the world about EAS and weather technology through various means.
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Well isn’t that just pitiful?
iPhone 3GS connected to a 2G cellular network, with Safari open to fast.com. The Speedtest reports 110Kbps download.
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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La familia.
A collection of computer systems in one room. On the left, there are three grey metal boxes, each labeled with "The Weather Channel" logo, stacked on one another. The bottom box is labeled "IntelliStar 2 xD", and the two above it are labeled "IntelliStar 2 Jr". Each computer has a vent exposed for air flow, with a fan behind each vent. The bottom two computers have fans that emit a blue LED. The top computer has a fan emitting a pink LED. Each of the three has a blue LED for power indication on the front panel. Sitting on top of the third IntelliStar system is a bare metal computer, with its rear side facing the camera, exposing it's I/O. There are various interface ports on the left side of the chassis, and on the right there is an interface with two pairs of analog video ports. There is a plug for power input. This system is an Silicon Graphics "O2". On the right side of the photo, there is a weirdly shaped computer system with a dark blue shell wearing a "Silicon Graphics" badge on the front. On the bottom, there is grey foundation piece that holds the chassis together, labeled "O2" on the bottom left. There are grilles for a speaker. In the center of the photo slightly to the right, there is a grey metal box mounted inside of a black computer rack. This metal box is labeled "Weather Star XL, The Weather Channel" on the front and has handles on the left and right side of the box. There is a white label on the front. There are two holes for power and reset. Above that grey box, there is another "IntelliStar 2 Jr" box exactly as describe previously, this time located inside of the computer rack. It is wearing a pink sticker with the text "VBA 4". Above that system, there is a beige, vertically slim system labeled "The Weather Star Jr. It has 8 LEDs on the front, three of which are lit up green. Above that system, there is a grey box labeled "The Weather Star Jr Audio Alert", with 2 LEDs, one lit red. There is a The Weather Channel logo on the right.
October 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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VCF has fueled my addiction. I have added an X240 and an X1 Carbon G3 in addition to the T460 I have had for almost a year. Someone stop me…
Photo with three thinkpads on a bed.
September 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Had a great time at #VCFMW! Met tons of great people and got to hang out with the best group of friends I could ever ask for. I can’t wait for the next one!
Photo of the Genericable exhibit at VCF Midwest. Photo of the Genericable rack at VCF Midwest. A Required Monthly Test EAS Alert at the Genericable booth at VCF Midwest.
September 17, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Chicago bound…but for what?
September 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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IT IS TIME.
September 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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1️⃣😎
September 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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4️⃣ already??? it can’t be…
September 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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5️⃣👀
September 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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🧡
September 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Key like cheesecake milkshake from a place called "HippyDippy" in Marysville MI. Amazing name tbh
July 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Just doing some filming for my documentary here in Mitchell, SD 👀
July 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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#tmobile 3G still up and running in Mitchell, South Dakota!
July 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Beautiful sunset and clear skies here in Des Moines, Iowa!

#iawx
July 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Hello from #iowa on T-Mobile's 2G network!
July 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Sent this from my iPhone 3GS on #tmobile EDGE!
June 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Here's the #cat tax, too
June 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Hello from my iPhone 3GS!
June 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Back when this was impressive…wow!

#gsm #2g #edge #tmobile
May 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Had my first conversation in over 10 years with someone over T-Mobile GSM today. Super glad my friends were able to help me locate an MVNO with an affordable plan and a sim that works in older phones. Now, I too will be able to ride out 2G/EDGE with them 🙂
May 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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funny number
April 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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yep
January 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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TSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLED for California and Oregon Coasts

Tsunami warning cancelled for CA/OR coastal areas. No destructive tsunami was recorded. No danger exists for U.S. west coast.

Wait for local emergency officials before re-occupying hazard zones.

#wxsky #cawx #orwx #tsunami #earthquake
December 5, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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Here are some safety tips on what to do during a Tsunami threat!

#tsunami #earthquake #cawx #orwx #weather
December 5, 2024 at 7:51 PM
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⚠️ #Tsunami inbound for Northern California & Oregon

Arrival times:
• Fort Bragg California 1110 AM PST.
• Crescent City California 1120 AM PST.
• Port Orford Oregon 1120 AM PST.
• Charleston Oregon 1140 AM PST.
• San Francisco California 1210 PM PST.

#weather #california #cawx #orwx
December 5, 2024 at 7:36 PM