Posted: 10/4/2013 4:40:07 PM EDT
| So I get home (rural area) from work earlier and I have no cellular signal (normally full signal) or land line connection. My first thought is shtf and all redneck comunication has been terminated. Is it government shutdown gone too far, some sort of NSA glitch, I was somewhat concerned. I then realized I had no OJ to mix with my tater juice and decided what the hell, if shit is going down I need a drink. Well, on the way to the store I realized what was going on. It seems that the crew repairing a bridge down the road cut through ATT&T's lines. So with Armageddon avoided, how in the hell does a land line break affect my cell service. All is well with cell service now obviously. |
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So I get home (rural area) from work earlier and I have no cellular signal (normally full signal) or land line connection. My first thought is shtf and all redneck comunication has been terminated. Is it government shutdown gone too far, some sort of NSA glitch, I was somewhat concerned. I then realized I had no OJ to mix with my tater juice and decided what the hell, if shit is going down I need a drink. Well, on the way to the store I realized what was going on. It seems that the crew repairing a bridge down the road cut through ATT&T's lines. So with Armageddon avoided, how in the hell does a land line break affect my cell service. All is well with cell service now obviously. um, the cell towers are connected to landlines bro |
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So I get home (rural area) from work earlier and I have no cellular signal (normally full signal) or land line connection. My first thought is shtf and all redneck comunication has been terminated. Is it government shutdown gone too far, some sort of NSA glitch, I was somewhat concerned. I then realized I had no OJ to mix with my tater juice and decided what the hell, if shit is going down I need a drink. Well, on the way to the store I realized what was going on. It seems that the crew repairing a bridge down the road cut through ATT&T's lines. So with Armageddon avoided, how in the hell does a land line break affect my cell service. All is well with cell service now obviously. um, the cell towers are connected to landlines bro Yep most cell towers are fed by copper T-1s or optical fiber. Some of the verry remote ones are fed by microwave. |
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Exhibit A, sir! 
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But i thought that unicorns carried the messages sent through the air delivered the signals to to the recipient? Exhibit A, sir!
http://dansweetdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/blog-space_unicorn_580x363.jpg Well that explains it, the unicorns were phases out in 2011. |
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They probably cut some power wires as well as communications lines. Cell Towers are connected to the PSTN via wired lines, DS1, DS3 and even optical lines. If those lines get cut the cell site would be unable to connect subscribers to the PSTN, Subscribers already affiliated with that tower might still be able to call other subs still affiliated with that tower. The tower would not be able to affiliate any new subscribers, so you would not see a signal. |
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They probably cut some power wires as well as communications lines. Cell Towers are connected to the PSTN via wired lines, DS1, DS3 and even optical lines. If those lines get cut the cell site would be unable to connect subscribers to the PSTN, Subscribers already affiliated with that tower might still be able to call other subs still affiliated with that tower. The tower would not be able to affiliate any new subscribers, so you would not see a signal. Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? |
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Until all 40 CB channels go silent, our lines of communication are intact. Quoted:
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My first thought is shtf and all redneck comunication has been terminated. Until all 40 CB channels go silent, our lines of communication are intact. 10/4 Rubberducky. |
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Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? Quoted:
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They probably cut some power wires as well as communications lines. Cell Towers are connected to the PSTN via wired lines, DS1, DS3 and even optical lines. If those lines get cut the cell site would be unable to connect subscribers to the PSTN, Subscribers already affiliated with that tower might still be able to call other subs still affiliated with that tower. The tower would not be able to affiliate any new subscribers, so you would not see a signal. Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? DS1= 1.5 meg DS3= 45 meg Optical lines= for att they have standardized on 100 meg per tower. In high traffic areas 200 meg. PSTN= public switch telephone network But really they are connected to a MTSO= mobile telephone switch office. |
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DS1= 1.5 meg DS3= 45 meg PSTN= public switch telephone network But really they are connected to a MTSO= mobile telephone switch office. Quoted:
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They probably cut some power wires as well as communications lines. Cell Towers are connected to the PSTN via wired lines, DS1, DS3 and even optical lines. If those lines get cut the cell site would be unable to connect subscribers to the PSTN, Subscribers already affiliated with that tower might still be able to call other subs still affiliated with that tower. The tower would not be able to affiliate any new subscribers, so you would not see a signal. Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? DS1= 1.5 meg DS3= 45 meg PSTN= public switch telephone network But really they are connected to a MTSO= mobile telephone switch office. Well hell, you should have said that in the first place. |
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Well hell, you should have said that in the first place. Quoted:
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They probably cut some power wires as well as communications lines. Cell Towers are connected to the PSTN via wired lines, DS1, DS3 and even optical lines. If those lines get cut the cell site would be unable to connect subscribers to the PSTN, Subscribers already affiliated with that tower might still be able to call other subs still affiliated with that tower. The tower would not be able to affiliate any new subscribers, so you would not see a signal. Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? DS1= 1.5 meg DS3= 45 meg PSTN= public switch telephone network But really they are connected to a MTSO= mobile telephone switch office. Well hell, you should have said that in the first place. LOL us phone guys just think all you rednecks should know this stuff! 
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Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? Quoted:
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They probably cut some power wires as well as communications lines. Cell Towers are connected to the PSTN via wired lines, DS1, DS3 and even optical lines. If those lines get cut the cell site would be unable to connect subscribers to the PSTN, Subscribers already affiliated with that tower might still be able to call other subs still affiliated with that tower. The tower would not be able to affiliate any new subscribers, so you would not see a signal. Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? The cell tower's got an intarweb line comin' in, that's what feeds it and that's what got cut. You swung in with your phone, asked the tower if you could use it, it said "nuh-uh". Depending on what fed it, it could be a pain in the ass, a royal pain in the ass, or a shitstorm. I expect it was probably a royal pain in the ass. |
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LOL us phone guys just think all you rednecks should know this stuff! Quoted:
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They probably cut some power wires as well as communications lines. Cell Towers are connected to the PSTN via wired lines, DS1, DS3 and even optical lines. If those lines get cut the cell site would be unable to connect subscribers to the PSTN, Subscribers already affiliated with that tower might still be able to call other subs still affiliated with that tower. The tower would not be able to affiliate any new subscribers, so you would not see a signal. Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? DS1= 1.5 meg DS3= 45 meg PSTN= public switch telephone network But really they are connected to a MTSO= mobile telephone switch office. Well hell, you should have said that in the first place. LOL us phone guys just think all you rednecks should know this stuff! I know, if I had known that I was routed though an MSTO I would not have put the kids in the bunker. |
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Quoted: The cell tower's got an intarweb line comin' in, that's what feeds it and that's what got cut. You swung in with your phone, asked the tower if you could use it, it said "nuh-uh". Depending on what fed it, it could be a pain in the ass, a royal pain in the ass, or a shitstorm. I expect it was probably a royal pain in the ass. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: They probably cut some power wires as well as communications lines. Cell Towers are connected to the PSTN via wired lines, DS1, DS3 and even optical lines. If those lines get cut the cell site would be unable to connect subscribers to the PSTN, Subscribers already affiliated with that tower might still be able to call other subs still affiliated with that tower. The tower would not be able to affiliate any new subscribers, so you would not see a signal. Acronyms are confused bro. Do you speak redneck? The cell tower's got an intarweb line comin' in, that's what feeds it and that's what got cut. You swung in with your phone, asked the tower if you could use it, it said "nuh-uh". Depending on what fed it, it could be a pain in the ass, a royal pain in the ass, or a shitstorm. I expect it was probably a royal pain in the ass.   |
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Click link, your welcome. I was on the radio today talking to a guy in London about people fighting/dieing at FOOTball games. http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_10/22_.html |
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Click link, your welcome. I was on the radio today talking to a guy in London about people fighting/dieing at FOOTball games. http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_10/22_.html What the hell does this have to do with me losing 2 hours of Arf.com? |
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What the hell does this have to do with me losing 2 hours of Arf.com? Quoted:
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Click link, your welcome. I was on the radio today talking to a guy in London about people fighting/dieing at FOOTball games. http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_10/22_.html What the hell does this have to do with me losing 2 hours of Arf.com? Think he is trying to say you need to get your ham ticket so you will know when the SHTF for real instead of relying on your cell and land line. |
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Think he is trying to say you need to get your ham ticket so you will know when the SHTF for real instead of relying on your cell and land line. Quoted:
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Click link, your welcome. I was on the radio today talking to a guy in London about people fighting/dieing at FOOTball games. http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_10/22_.html What the hell does this have to do with me losing 2 hours of Arf.com? Think he is trying to say you need to get your ham ticket so you will know when the SHTF for real instead of relying on your cell and land line. I think your sarcasm meter is broken because I was trying to show how dependant we are on " technology" to communicate.. |
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So I get home (rural area) from work earlier and I have no cellular signal (normally full signal) or land line connection. My first thought is shtf and all redneck comunication has been terminated. Is it government shutdown gone too far, some sort of NSA glitch, I was somewhat concerned. I then realized I had no OJ to mix with my tater juice and decided what the hell, if shit is going down I need a drink. Well, on the way to the store I realized what was going on. It seems that the crew repairing a bridge down the road cut through ATT&T's lines. So with Armageddon avoided, how in the hell does a land line break affect my cell service. All is well with cell service now obviously. A wild how we get used to something. A few months back with no bad weather anywhere in the state we had a power outage.. Bo big deal but when I looked at my cell phone i had no signal. This was odd as the ATT tower is only about 500 yards from my house. I walked out side and no lights on the tower no lights in the distance. I was WTF! Most towers have or should have battery backup so they don't go down when they lose power. Power was only out for about an hour and the tower came back up when the power came back up. Guess the batteries had not been tested. The whole event made the hair on the back of my neck raise so used to the having the network! When it goes its like pulling the rug out beneath your feet! |
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A wild how we get used to something. A few months back with no bad weather anywhere in the state we had a power outage.. Bo big deal but when I looked at my cell phone i had no signal. This was odd as the ATT tower is only about 500 yards from my house. I walked out side and no lights on the tower no lights in the distance. I was WTF! Most towers have or should have battery backup so they don't go down when they lose power. Power was only out for about an hour and the tower came back up when the power came back up. Guess the batteries had not been tested. The whole event made the hair on the back of my neck raise so used to the having the network! When it goes its like pulling the rug out beneath your feet! Quoted:
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So I get home (rural area) from work earlier and I have no cellular signal (normally full signal) or land line connection. My first thought is shtf and all redneck comunication has been terminated. Is it government shutdown gone too far, some sort of NSA glitch, I was somewhat concerned. I then realized I had no OJ to mix with my tater juice and decided what the hell, if shit is going down I need a drink. Well, on the way to the store I realized what was going on. It seems that the crew repairing a bridge down the road cut through ATT&T's lines. So with Armageddon avoided, how in the hell does a land line break affect my cell service. All is well with cell service now obviously. A wild how we get used to something. A few months back with no bad weather anywhere in the state we had a power outage.. Bo big deal but when I looked at my cell phone i had no signal. This was odd as the ATT tower is only about 500 yards from my house. I walked out side and no lights on the tower no lights in the distance. I was WTF! Most towers have or should have battery backup so they don't go down when they lose power. Power was only out for about an hour and the tower came back up when the power came back up. Guess the batteries had not been tested. The whole event made the hair on the back of my neck raise so used to the having the network! When it goes its like pulling the rug out beneath your feet! Auto correct has done you wrong. Proves the technology theory, I hope. |
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Quoted: What the hell does this have to do with me losing 2 hours of Arf.com? Oh, your tired of jacking off when your internet is down. Sorry I misunderstood. Buy a compound bow and go out in the back yard and shoot at a target block/bag .... after you rub one out. |
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I think your sarcasm meter is broken because I was trying to show how dependant we are on " technology" to communicate.. Quoted:
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Click link, your welcome. I was on the radio today talking to a guy in London about people fighting/dieing at FOOTball games. http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_10/22_.html What the hell does this have to do with me losing 2 hours of Arf.com? Think he is trying to say you need to get your ham ticket so you will know when the SHTF for real instead of relying on your cell and land line. I think your sarcasm meter is broken because I was trying to show how dependant we are on " technology" to communicate.. There's technology that makes you dependent on the whims of mother nature, corporations and governments - And then there's technology that makes you largely independent of it. Ham radio is definitely in the latter category. |