Anyone experiencing complete crap latency/speed for international services at the moment? WoW specifically.
Anyone experiencing complete crap latency/speed for international services at the moment? WoW specifically.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Xnet
Xnet
Anyone experiencing complete crap latency/speed for international services at the moment? WoW specifically.
Anyone experiencing complete crap latency/speed for international services at the moment? WoW specifically.
Microsoft Word 2007 - Insert Copyright, Trademark, Other Symbols
Microsoft Word 2007 - Insert Copyright, Trademark, Other Symbols
Add symbols for copyright, trademark, and registered trademark to your Word 2007 document.
Add symbols for copyright, trademark, and registered trademark to your Word 2007 document.
Roxio Creator 2009 Ultimate Edition is available
Industry leading digital media suite adds advanced high definition support and new audio and backup features. Read More
Apple iPod nano green (8 GB) MP3 Player
Apple iPod nano green (8 GB) MP3 Player
Without changing the name, Apple has upgraded the iPod Nano by changing its size and colour options
Without changing the name, Apple has upgraded the iPod Nano by changing its size and colour options
USB turntable
I have an incredible number of vinyl records that I would like to download to a hard drive or burn to cd - but I don't have a turntable. Does any of a turntable, reasonably priced, that I cannot through the USB port of the PC without having to buy a stereo? Many thanks
I have an incredible number of vinyl records that I would like to download to a hard drive or burn to cd - but I don't have a turntable.
Does any of a turntable, reasonably priced, that I cannot through the USB port of the PC without having to buy a stereo?
Many thanks
Read MoreDoes any of a turntable, reasonably priced, that I cannot through the USB port of the PC without having to buy a stereo?
Many thanks
Roxio Creator 2009 Ultimate Edition is available
Industry leading digital media suite adds advanced high definition support and new audio and backup features. Read More
Lead Me Not Into Temptation
September 24, 2008 Impulse control is becoming increasingly important on a personal and global scale for solving problems as diverse as obesity, smoking, compulsive shopping and even global warming. But if appealing to our intellect rarely works, what does? Psychologist Dr Max Sutherland looks at the issue and writes that rather than engage the mind in combat, take advantage of how it works. Don’t shop when you’re preoccupied or hungry, do good deeds after, but not before, shopping. And shop well in advance. Another fascinating article full of psychological tips to help control impulses and resist temptation...
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Canon launches two new 24" Large Format Printers at Photokina 2008
Canon launches two new 24" Large Format Printers at Photokina 2008
Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6200 ideally suited for photographic market Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6000S specifically designed for the poster and sign making market Canon's latest products help photographers capitalise on new revenue opportunities from digital print PHOTOKINA, HALL 3.2, COLOGNE, 23rd - 28th September, 2008 - Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has announced two new 24" Large Format Printers (LFPs), the Canon imagePROGRAF...
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XBOX Live planned downtime
XBOX Live planned downtime
I just got this in my Inbox, and decided it was interesting to spread:
These are New Zealand times, please adjust accordingly...
I just got this in my Inbox, and decided it was interesting to spread:
The Xbox team is hard at work getting ready for the launch of the New Xbox Experience, coming to Xbox 360s around the world later this Spring. In order to prepare to bring you new features, games and experiences the team is going to need to take Xbox LIVE offline for a short time. On September 29 Xbox LIVE will be unavailable from 8.01 PM and will restart at 7:59 PM on September 30.
These are New Zealand times, please adjust accordingly...
Thursday, September 25, 2008
AVA Direct Gaming PC Workstation
AVA Direct builds custom gaming systems to order, and our review sample turned out to be the computer equivalent of a 22-ounce filet mignon paired with a $500 bottle of merlot. Not surprisingly, the $6,200 amalgamation of high-end hardware blew nearly every game we could throw at it out of the water, with build quality and attention to detail from this manufacturer to match. This specific system build doubles as both a workstation and a gaming PC which explains why Xeon processors were used.
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Read MoreChrysler's 2009 GEM Peapod neighborhood electric vehicle
Chrysler's 2009 GEM Peapod neighborhood electric vehicle
A decade after its launch and with 38,000 zero-emission electric vehicles produced and in use, Chrysler LLC's GEM brand has launched the first of its next-generation designs - the Peapod. Scheduled for production in 2009, the low-speed neighborhood commuter can cover up to 30 miles without recharging at a top speed of 25 mph. In keeping with the company's "lots of love" slogan, the new fully-enclosed pod design uses eco-friendly recycled and recyclable materials in its construction and should keep a lid on road rage by virtue of its smiling facade (both front and rear), as well as keeping those inside the car happy with new ergonomic mesh seating and a freshly designed center console featuring iPod integration and hands-free iPhone support...
Tags: Battery Electric Vehicles, Braking, Chrysler, Electric, Emissions Control, iPhone, iPod
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A decade after its launch and with 38,000 zero-emission electric vehicles produced and in use, Chrysler LLC's GEM brand has launched the first of its next-generation designs - the Peapod. Scheduled for production in 2009, the low-speed neighborhood commuter can cover up to 30 miles without recharging at a top speed of 25 mph. In keeping with the company's "lots of love" slogan, the new fully-enclosed pod design uses eco-friendly recycled and recyclable materials in its construction and should keep a lid on road rage by virtue of its smiling facade (both front and rear), as well as keeping those inside the car happy with new ergonomic mesh seating and a freshly designed center console featuring iPod integration and hands-free iPhone support...
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Vote Metla
Vote Metla
I'd immediately declare myself President and appoint Danny Watson as Prime Minister Prime jobs for all the lads. Race base polices abolished. GST removed from food and local rates. Free guitar lessons for everybody.
I'd immediately declare myself President and appoint Danny Watson as Prime Minister Prime jobs for all the lads. Race base polices abolished. GST removed from food and local rates. Free guitar lessons for everybody.
I'd immediately declare myself President and appoint Danny Watson as Prime Minister
Prime jobs for all the lads.
Race base polices abolished.
GST removed from food and local rates.
Free guitar lessons for everybody.
Prime jobs for all the lads.
Race base polices abolished.
GST removed from food and local rates.
Free guitar lessons for everybody.
Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!
It's the first day of a new month which means a new Assignment in the Camera Labs forums. The theme as suggested by the winner of April's Assignment, JC, is 'Power of Light'. To enter, visit the June Assignment Submissions page. This also means submissions for last month's Assignment are now closed so you can vote for your favourite entry of ChaplainBlake's 'Reflection' theme. So to vote, head on over to our May Assignment Submissions. Read More
Sidelined 1950s mountain-climbing technology resurrected to help patients
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A (digital) picture tells a thousand words
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AVA Direct Gaming PC Workstation
AVA Direct Gaming PC Workstation
AVA Direct builds custom gaming systems to order, and our review sample turned out to be the computer equivalent of a 22-ounce filet mignon paired with a $500 bottle of merlot. Not surprisingly, the $6,200 amalgamation of high-end hardware blew nearly every game we could throw at it out of the water, with build quality and attention to detail from this manufacturer to match. This specific system build doubles as both a workstation and a gaming PC which explains why Xeon processors were used.
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Canon Rebel XSi and Powershot price drops
Canon Rebel XSi and Powershot price drops
Canon Canada Inc. has today announced a significant price reduction on the 12MP Canon Rebel XSi camera body, and on the available Canon Rebel XSi kit configurations, including the standard EOS Rebel XSi kit with EF-S 18-55mm IS zoom lens. Canon has also reduced the price on the sleek and pocketable 10 megapixel Canon Powershot SD890 IS, SD790 IS and the Powershot SD770 IS digital cameras by up to $50. See full story...
Canon Canada Inc. has today announced a significant price reduction on the 12MP Canon Rebel XSi camera body, and on the available Canon Rebel XSi kit configurations, including the standard EOS Rebel XSi kit with EF-S 18-55mm IS zoom lens. Canon has also reduced the price on the sleek and pocketable 10 megapixel Canon Powershot SD890 IS, SD790 IS and the Powershot SD770 IS digital cameras by up to $50. See full story...
Windows Media Player 11 - Multimedia Playback Keyboard Shortcuts
A list of commonly-used keyboard shortcuts when playing multimedia with Windows Media Player 11.
While keyboard shortcuts to rewind, fast forward, play, pause, stop, and skip tracks in Windows Media Player 11 are visible in Windows Media Player's menu bar, here are some common shortcuts listed for reference purposes. You may wish to print this list:
Play/Pause: Ctrl+P...
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While keyboard shortcuts to rewind, fast forward, play, pause, stop, and skip tracks in Windows Media Player 11 are visible in Windows Media Player's menu bar, here are some common shortcuts listed for reference purposes. You may wish to print this list:
Play/Pause: Ctrl+P...
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Leica S2 professional Digital SLR
LEICA S2 professional Digital SLR features a custom 37.5-megapixel, 30 x 45 mm sensor integrated in a 35mm-sized body Read More
IE 6 Opening webpages
IE 6 Opening webpages
Hi guys I'm at work, just had an upgrade on our M$ products, so it took away all my settings. Opening webpages by selecting "Open in New Window" only gives me a little, minimised page - how do I change it to show the full page every time? sarel
Hi guys I'm at work, just had an upgrade on our M$ products, so it took away all my settings. Opening webpages by selecting "Open in New Window" only gives me a little, minimised page - how do I change it to show the full page every time? sarel
Hi guys
I'm at work, just had an upgrade on our M$ products, so it took away all my settings. Opening webpages by selecting "Open in New Window" only gives me a little, minimised page - how do I change it to show the full page every time?
sarel
I'm at work, just had an upgrade on our M$ products, so it took away all my settings. Opening webpages by selecting "Open in New Window" only gives me a little, minimised page - how do I change it to show the full page every time?
sarel
Sony World Photography Awards
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Lost helpctr.exe file
Hi I can not open Help and Support on my Windows XP system. I get the message that the helpctr.ext file is missing. I have tried the recommended fix on the Microsoft site but to no avail. It seems my Help service might not be running but when I went to look at the services to turn this back on...
Hi
I can not open Help and Support on my Windows XP system. I get the message that the helpctr.ext file is missing.
I have tried the recommended fix on the Microsoft site but to no avail.
It seems my Help service might not be running but when I went to look at the services to turn this back on it was not listed.
Any suggestions to fix much appreciated.
Thanks
Paul
Read MoreI can not open Help and Support on my Windows XP system. I get the message that the helpctr.ext file is missing.
I have tried the recommended fix on the Microsoft site but to no avail.
It seems my Help service might not be running but when I went to look at the services to turn this back on it was not listed.
Any suggestions to fix much appreciated.
Thanks
Paul
Internet Explorer 7 Misc - Webpage Text Appears Jagged
If text contained in browsed pages inside Internet Explorer 7 appears jagged, try this tweak.
Due to configuration issues, some Internet Explorer 7 users have reported webpage text appearing jagged. This may occur because ClearType, a font smoothing feature, has been disabled.
To turn on ClearType for smoother-rendering text, try the following:...
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Due to configuration issues, some Internet Explorer 7 users have reported webpage text appearing jagged. This may occur because ClearType, a font smoothing feature, has been disabled.
To turn on ClearType for smoother-rendering text, try the following:...
Read more at MalekTips. Read More
Iridient Digital Releases RAW Developer 1.8.1 for Mac OS X
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Windows Media Player 11 - Disable Video Acceleration if Experiencing Playback Problems
If videos do not display correctly in Windows Media Player 11, reduce or disable video acceleration.
Some Windows Media Player 11 users may experience problems when playing video. Video playback might halt or crash the machine, or video playback might appear jerky even when viewing videos stored on a computer and not streamed over the Internet.
To solve some video playback problems you can try adjusting an accleration slider that may fix issues with certain graphics cards....
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Some Windows Media Player 11 users may experience problems when playing video. Video playback might halt or crash the machine, or video playback might appear jerky even when viewing videos stored on a computer and not streamed over the Internet.
To solve some video playback problems you can try adjusting an accleration slider that may fix issues with certain graphics cards....
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Microsoft Word 2007 - Insert Copyright, Trademark, Other Symbols
Add symbols for copyright, trademark, and registered trademark to your Word 2007 document. Read More
Leica, Hasselblad, and Sinar Select KODAK CCD Image Sensors for Use in New Cameras
Leica, Hasselblad, and Sinar Select KODAK CCD Image Sensors for Use in New Cameras
Cologne, Germany, September 23, 2008 - CCD Image Sensors from Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) have been selected again to power the most advanced cameras for professional photographers. Showcased at this year's Photokina trade fair in Cologne, Germany, the new cameras - the LEICA S2, the HASSELBLAD H3DII-50, and the SINAR Hy6-65 - are based on both new and existing KODAK CCD Image Sensors, and further establish Kodak as the leading supplier of the...
Cologne, Germany, September 23, 2008 - CCD Image Sensors from Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) have been selected again to power the most advanced cameras for professional photographers. Showcased at this year's Photokina trade fair in Cologne, Germany, the new cameras - the LEICA S2, the HASSELBLAD H3DII-50, and the SINAR Hy6-65 - are based on both new and existing KODAK CCD Image Sensors, and further establish Kodak as the leading supplier of the...
Friday, September 19, 2008
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Full Frame SLR with HD movie
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Full Frame SLR with HD movie
Canon has today introduced the much anticipated Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera body, together with groundbreaking HD video capture that opens the door to a much wider range of imaging possibilities for photographers. Along with the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower noise. See full story...
Canon has today introduced the much anticipated Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera body, together with groundbreaking HD video capture that opens the door to a much wider range of imaging possibilities for photographers. Along with the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower noise. See full story...
T-Mobile Sidekick 2008
T-Mobile Sidekick 2008
Before teenagers were snapping up iPhones and BlackBerrys left and right, T-Mobile’s original Sidekick was the phone to own for fashion-savvy textaholics. The latest T-Mobile Sidekick bulks up on features without bulking up on size, making it a definite upgrade and a solid value as far as we’re concerned – even with the more crowded market for smartphones.
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Freeview|HD in MythTV - still!
I have spent this morning re-installing Mythbuntu onto a partition of my USB drive so this is just a further update on the situation for those who were interested.
Last time I put Mythbuntu onto the entire drive, rendering it useless (Windows can't see a ext3 partition) for data transfer etc. So I had to take it off, and this time I only used up about 18GB. Also used EasyBCD to have the boot manager on the SATA drive and don't have to plug the USB drive in to reboot the machine.
So after all the setup (Nvidia drivers, my version of lircrc, getting Paul's patches) got it all working like before. Unfortunatly TV3 is still the same, so now my mission begins to learn how to edit source code and rebuild mythtv so I can enable skip loop filter. If anyone here can help with that please leave a comment.
I did make one improvement this time around by using a new guide source from nice.net.nz. I have used Reven for ages (and will still use it on Windows) but his grabber is not a xmlTV complaint grabber which means going through the 'mythfilldatabase --file' rigaramole, and I have found that a real hassle with multiple sources and digital TV. The solution is a complaint script, and instructions are given here for how to set this up. This data is from the DVB-S feed and I am told is good data. When I can run mythtv full time I will be able to test that! 
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Last time I put Mythbuntu onto the entire drive, rendering it useless (Windows can't see a ext3 partition) for data transfer etc. So I had to take it off, and this time I only used up about 18GB. Also used EasyBCD to have the boot manager on the SATA drive and don't have to plug the USB drive in to reboot the machine.
So after all the setup (Nvidia drivers, my version of lircrc, getting Paul's patches) got it all working like before. Unfortunatly TV3 is still the same, so now my mission begins to learn how to edit source code and rebuild mythtv so I can enable skip loop filter. If anyone here can help with that please leave a comment.
I did make one improvement this time around by using a new guide source from nice.net.nz. I have used Reven for ages (and will still use it on Windows) but his grabber is not a xmlTV complaint grabber which means going through the 'mythfilldatabase --file' rigaramole, and I have found that a real hassle with multiple sources and digital TV. The solution is a complaint script, and instructions are given here for how to set this up. This data is from the DVB-S feed and I am told is good data. When I can run mythtv full time I will be able to test that!
Windows XP and WordPad - Some DOC Files Don't Display Correctly
Explains why Windows XP's WordPad does not display all DOC files correctly and provides links to free viewers. Read More
Sunny weather + camera = new cellsite pics
A few photos taken today of new NZ Comms + Telecom sites in the Hutt Valley.
Upgraded Telecom Lower Hutt site in the foreground and Woosh + NZ Comms gear on the back building. This Telecom site was one of the first in Wellington to be upgraded for GSM 850 + UMTS 2100. The Woosh site has been in existance for several years now but the panels for NZ Comms have been in place for a couple of months now but are not live.
GSM is still live today on Telecom's site even though the GSM network has now been canned, obviously those sites that did have GSM gear fitted will still be live until it's removed and replaced with the UMTS 850 cards. I guess we'll be seeing some cheap 850MHz GSM equipment on Trademe soon! :-)
Main Vodafone site in Lower Hutt. 900 GSM + 2100 UMTS + 1800 GSM panels.
This site = M3gA Fa1L and should be used as a textbook example of how not to deploy a cellsite.
When the 2100 gear was added the sectorisation of this site was changed and neither of the 3 sectors now face the Westfield Queensgate mall right opposite. As a result inbuilding coverage in the mall is absolutely terrible with no coverage in large parts of the mall. Microwave links exist to several other sites including Petone, Ava and Mt Fitzherbert.
Waterloo Railway Stn site with both Telecom and Vodafone sites. Telecom panels are in the front left with the grey one on the left being a trial CDMA panel installed on several sites (Waterloo, Hutt CBD and Hutt VIC Corner) several years ago that can automatically pan & tilt to optimise the network depending on traffic load. Vodafone 900 & 2100 panels are in within the cream cylinderical enclosures at the other end.
This particular site has featured in the Hutt News this week as NZ Comms have applied for council permission to mount their gear there and some of the anti-cellsite people have jumped onto the bandwagon. Some of these anti-cellsite campaigners really should do their homework before they make idiots of themselves talking to the media when equipment for both Vodafone & Telecom as well as numerous council links for the smartlinx3 network already operate.
New NZ Comms site at Avalon
A closeup of the panels. NZ Comms don't appear to be painting any of their panels (special paint has to be used so it doesn't affect the RF properties) so this site stands out like a sore thumb. The mast has been painted green to fit in with the surroundings. Looking at the cables still coiled up below I'm guessing a microwave horn is still to be fitted for backhaul.
Vodafone site right next to the NZ Comms one. Bit hard to see detail due to the sun but it has 2100 UMTS panels on top and 900 GSM panels in the middle. Site and panels are all green but the microwave horn is still white (links to Avalon studios site).
Closeup of existing Vodafone 2100 UTMS panel (left) and new NZ Comms 900 GSM panel on the top of the Avalon TV studios tower block.
Upgraded Wingate Telecom site. One of only a handful of sites around Wellington still using omni aerials. This site was one of the last in the Hutt Valley to be upgraded before the Telecom rollout seems to have been temporarily halted. Also one of the only upgraded sites that never had a live 850 GSM signal - maybe this was only going to be a 2100Mhz site.
Closeup of the panels - this site is one of the original Telecom Mobile designs and dates back to ~1990. Note the south facing UMTS panel is a lot smaller since it's facing directly into a hillside that you can see in the picture above.
New Telecom CDMA + GSM 850 + UMTS 2100 site at Naenae. This site replaces the one below that used to be in Naenae Primary School.
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Upgraded Telecom Lower Hutt site in the foreground and Woosh + NZ Comms gear on the back building. This Telecom site was one of the first in Wellington to be upgraded for GSM 850 + UMTS 2100. The Woosh site has been in existance for several years now but the panels for NZ Comms have been in place for a couple of months now but are not live.
GSM is still live today on Telecom's site even though the GSM network has now been canned, obviously those sites that did have GSM gear fitted will still be live until it's removed and replaced with the UMTS 850 cards. I guess we'll be seeing some cheap 850MHz GSM equipment on Trademe soon! :-)
Main Vodafone site in Lower Hutt. 900 GSM + 2100 UMTS + 1800 GSM panels.
This site = M3gA Fa1L and should be used as a textbook example of how not to deploy a cellsite.
When the 2100 gear was added the sectorisation of this site was changed and neither of the 3 sectors now face the Westfield Queensgate mall right opposite. As a result inbuilding coverage in the mall is absolutely terrible with no coverage in large parts of the mall. Microwave links exist to several other sites including Petone, Ava and Mt Fitzherbert.
Waterloo Railway Stn site with both Telecom and Vodafone sites. Telecom panels are in the front left with the grey one on the left being a trial CDMA panel installed on several sites (Waterloo, Hutt CBD and Hutt VIC Corner) several years ago that can automatically pan & tilt to optimise the network depending on traffic load. Vodafone 900 & 2100 panels are in within the cream cylinderical enclosures at the other end.
This particular site has featured in the Hutt News this week as NZ Comms have applied for council permission to mount their gear there and some of the anti-cellsite people have jumped onto the bandwagon. Some of these anti-cellsite campaigners really should do their homework before they make idiots of themselves talking to the media when equipment for both Vodafone & Telecom as well as numerous council links for the smartlinx3 network already operate.
From the Hutt News 2/9/08
Some residents in the Knights Road area are concerned that they haven't been consulted over a proposal to erect a telecommunications microwave tower and related equipment on top of the Waterloo Interchange building.One resident believes the Hutt City Council has only sent information to a select few properties right opposite, including Omega Wigs at 214 Knights Road, Take Five and the dairy adjacent.
"This seems totally wrong and several homeowners/residents in the area who have learned of the application are concerned at the implications for them, their families and their property values if that application is approved and the towers and other equipment pods proceed."
Another concern is for the many pregnant women and children who regularly use the railway/bus station. They want to be assured this equipment is safe.
New NZ Comms site at Avalon
A closeup of the panels. NZ Comms don't appear to be painting any of their panels (special paint has to be used so it doesn't affect the RF properties) so this site stands out like a sore thumb. The mast has been painted green to fit in with the surroundings. Looking at the cables still coiled up below I'm guessing a microwave horn is still to be fitted for backhaul.
Vodafone site right next to the NZ Comms one. Bit hard to see detail due to the sun but it has 2100 UMTS panels on top and 900 GSM panels in the middle. Site and panels are all green but the microwave horn is still white (links to Avalon studios site).
Closeup of existing Vodafone 2100 UTMS panel (left) and new NZ Comms 900 GSM panel on the top of the Avalon TV studios tower block.
Upgraded Wingate Telecom site. One of only a handful of sites around Wellington still using omni aerials. This site was one of the last in the Hutt Valley to be upgraded before the Telecom rollout seems to have been temporarily halted. Also one of the only upgraded sites that never had a live 850 GSM signal - maybe this was only going to be a 2100Mhz site.
Closeup of the panels - this site is one of the original Telecom Mobile designs and dates back to ~1990. Note the south facing UMTS panel is a lot smaller since it's facing directly into a hillside that you can see in the picture above.
New Telecom CDMA + GSM 850 + UMTS 2100 site at Naenae. This site replaces the one below that used to be in Naenae Primary School.
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