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| ASTRONOMY |
- Astronomy Information and Telescope Resources
- Contained here are resource links for the Meade LX200 (GPS & Classic), LX90, LX50, LXD55, Starfinder, and ETX telescopes; and Pictor CCD cameras and imaging software. |
- Meade LX-200 Telescope
- Tips and tricks on how to get the most from the Meade LX-200 line of computer controlled Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes, CCD cameras, and accessories that interface seamlessly with the LX-200. |
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| CADILLACS |
- Cadillac Resources
- Links to the various Cadillac related resources available on the web. Items such as resetting the "Oil Life" indicator light, links to download your owners manual, personal webpages, photos and resources for the Service Professional: accessing the onboard diagnostic trouble codes, online service manuals, etc. |
- Cadillac Owners Mailing List
- To discuss ideas and issues regarding Cadillac Motor Cars and to share general enthusiasm about them. |
- Cadillac Self-Diagnostic Information
- Your Cadillac is equipped with a very good on-board diagnostic system capable of reading out the stored trouble codes. Contained here is information and instructions for entering the onboard self-diagnostic mode and reading the trouble codes. |
- Last-Generation Fleetwood Brougham FAQ
- The Cadillac of Cadillacs! The Cadillac that stands out among other Cadillacs is the Fleetwood... No automobile has so captured the admiration of luxury car buyers as the magnificent Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. Luxurious on the grand Cadillac scale, outstanding, even among Cadillacs. |
- Fleetwood Brougham Technical Archives
- Most of the information contained here pertains to the 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham (D-Bodys/D-Car), with the LT1 engine, however almost all the components used on these cars are also shared with other Cadillac models and GM makes (ie. B-Bodys/B-Car). |
- 1998+ Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
- RKE programming procedure (requires a Tech-2 scan tool) for model year 1998 and newer - applicable for Concours, Deville, Eldorado ETC, Seville SLS, and Seville STS only. The 1999+ Escalade uses a different procedure which is available here. |
- 1996-97 Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
- Programming procedure for the 1996 and 1997 Concours, Deville, Eldorado ETC, Seville SLS, and Seville STS Only. The 1996 Fleetwood Brougham uses a different procedure which is available here and the 1997+ Catera uses this procedure. |
- 1994-95 Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
- Programming procedure for the 1994 and 1995 Concours, Deville, Eldorado ETC, Seville SLS, and Seville STS Only. The 1994 & 1995 Fleetwood Brougham uses a different procedure which is available here. |
- 1991-1993 Cadillac Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
- Programming procedure for the 1993 and older Deville, Fleetwood (FWD: Front-Wheel-Drive) and Sixty-Special Only. The 1993 Fleetwood Brougham (RWD: Rear-Wheel-Drive) uses a different procedure which is available here. |
- Cadillac Indicator Lights Resetting Procedures
- How to reset the 'check engine', 'service engine', 'transaxle fluid', and 'oil change' reminder lights on various Cadillac models and years. |
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (1980s Cadillacs)
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes and other specific information for the early 80's Cadillacs. |
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Pre-1996)
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes for OBD equipped General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, & Saturn) vehicles. |
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes 2 (1996 to Current)
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes for OBD II (generally built after 1996) equipped General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, & Saturn) vehicles. |
- Cadillac Desktop Wallpaper Images
- Brighten up your desktop each month with a new picture showcasing both the old and new visions of Cadillac! Here we will feature some of the most magnificent machines built of Detroit steel alongside today’s hydro-formed aluminum and carbon fiber bodies. |
- Your Cadillac and the Year 2000
- The following is an email letter from GM's Cadillac Motor Car Division in regards to the compatibility of the on-board computer(s) and the year 2000 bug. |
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| COMPUTERS |
- Windows XP Tips
- Tips and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows XP Pro and Home Editions. |
- Windows ME Tips
- Tips and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows Millennium Edition OS. |
- Windows 98 Tips
- Tips and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows 98 OS. |
- Windows 95 Tips
- A collection of tip and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows 95 OS. |
- Windows NT Tips
- A few tips on how to improve Microsoft's Windows NT performance. |
- Windows 2000 Tips
- A few tips and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows 2k performance. |
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| ELECTRONICS |
- Electronic Gadgets
- I love all kinds of electronic gadgets and here's the best of the best list. Be sure to check out this month's featured gadget. |
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| FUN STUFF |
- Reference Books
- These recommended titles are cycled regularly to reflect current trends and my own recommendations. Included are guidlines for selecting home theater equipment, astronomy for the amateur astronomer, the American space program, computers and the internet. |
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Infocom's interactive science fiction story. Based on a novel by Douglas Adams. |
- Team Cadillac
- The Official SETI@home group for Cadillac Owners and Enthusiasts - For all those who are unfamiliar with SETI@home; it is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). |
- Trivia and Fun Facts
- For all you trivia buffs. I only present them here for your enjoyment, I make no claim to the validity of these items. |
- The Standard Catchall Universal Disclaimer Notice
- (a.k.a. The Small Print) New And Improved - Now With Whiter Whites! |
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| HOME THEATER |
- Home Theater Information
- A guide for setting up a Home Theater with tips on selecting components and installation. |
- Television Calibration
- How to adjust and calibrate any television (NTSC) to get an almost perfect picture. |
- Avia or Video Essentials
- Comparison of the Video and Audio setup DVDs available - plus updated information on Digital Video Essentials. And the winner is... |
- Sony Service Mode (NTSC)
- How to enter the "secret" Service Mode found on newer Sony televisions (NTSC) and a brief description of each item. |
- Sony Service Mode (PAL)
- PAL version of how to enter the "secret" Service Mode on Sony televisions and a brief description of each item. |
- 16x9 (Anamorphic) Vertical Squeeze
- Information on how to perform the vertical squeeze service mode trick to view 16x9 (anamorphic) encoded DVD material in full resolution on a standard 4x3 NTSC television. |
- Sony Wega 16x9 (Anamorphic) Vertical Squeeze
- Information on how to perform the vertical squeeze service mode trick to view 16x9 (anamorphic) encoded DVD material in full resolution on Sony's Wega series standard 4x3 NTSC televisions. |
- Sony DVD Player Calibration Procedure
- The Sony 330, 360, 530, 550, 560 and 570 DVD players have the ability to automatically calibrate the playback functions of dual-layered DVDs and CDs. |
- Digital Video Disc (DVD) Review Index
- Here is where I will be posting reviews of some of the discs in my collection. All of the discs in this section will be region 1 discs from the US unless noted otherwise. |
- Digital Video Disc (DVD) Collection
- My current DVD library with links to the IMDB's movie database. |
- DVD Wish List
- Movies I would like to see released on the DVD format. |
- Laser Disc (LD) Collection
- My current LD library with links to the IMDB's movie database. |
- Thomson Settles Defective TV Case
- The maker of RCA, GE and Proscan televisions will set aside as much as $100 million to compensate consumers for potential defects that can render the products virtually unwatchable. |
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| MAILING LISTS |
- Favorite Mailing Lists
- Instructions on how to subscribe (and unsubscribe!) to the various mailing lists that deal with Astronomy, Computers, Movies, News, Space, Sports, Television, TVRO, etc. |
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| RECIPES |
- The Ultimate Resource Guide for the Home Chef!
- Links to kitchen tested recipes, cookbooks and essential kitchen gadgets. |
- My Favorite Recipes
- I have been known to cook and/or bake and here's a collection of some of my favorite foods to make. Kitchen tested and Tony Approved That's pure flavor!™ Recipes! |
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| SATELLITE TELEVISION |
- Current Geostationary Satellite List
- Includes all C & Ku-band satellites viewable from North America that are currently transmitting video and audio services. |
- Favorite Satellite Channels List
- Video and audio listing of all channels (DIGITAL, NTSC, VC2+, SCPC, SEDAT) available via TVRO & links to the channel's web site (if available). Use to programming the favorite channel menu of your TVRO satellite receiver or as a service location guide. |
- Chaparral Monterey Receivers
- Programming tips and tricks on how to efficiently use the memory and get the most from your Monterey Model 50-95 TVRO satellite receiver and general tips and ideas to improve any TVRO or DBS installation. |
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| SCANNING RADIOS |
- Scanning and Public Safety Resources
- Links to the various webpages with resources such as Ham Radio and Scanning: Monitoring Police and Fire Communications, Scanner Frequencies, Law Enforcement Professional resources for Management, Guidance and Self-Help. |
- The Antenna Challenge
- In constant search of a better scanner antenna? Evaluating the performance characteristics of various handheld scanner antennas, basestation antennas and rooftop TV antennas (for VHF-UHF-HDTV performance). |
- Bearcat BC780xlt
- Tips and tricks on how to get the most from Uniden's Bearcat BC-780xlt scanning radio receiver. |
- Electra Bearcat 101
- Frequency programming instructions, specifications, and links to a program that also generates codes for those in-between frequencies that are not in the code book. |
- LIVE! St. Louis Scanner Audio Feed
- Listen to a scanner located in St. Louis Missouri USA |
- LIVE! Scanner Audio From Around the County
- Follow the news as it happens... LIVE! Listen to the radio transmissions of your local Police and Fire emergency services as they do their jobs. Hear local Air Traffic Control and Rail frequencies too! |
- St. Louis Listeners Guide to Scanner Radio Frequencies
- If you have just bought a scanner, or are visiting the St. Louis Missouri area, or maybe you're an old pro looking for something fresh, then this is the radio frequency guide for you! |
- Programmable Scanner Frequency Files and Software
- If you live in the St. Louis, St. Charles or Metro-East areas, or are planning a visit and you use computer programmable (or computer controlled) scanner, the links on this page will allow you to download pre-programmed data files of relevant scanner frequencies and talkgroups for many different types of radio scanners and related programming software packages. Datafiles currently available include; AOR AR8200-MK3 - Bearcat 200XLT - Realistic PRO-2006 - Icom IC-R2, IC-V8, IC-V8000, IC-R75 - Uniden BC780xlt, BC895XLT, BC245xlt, BC250d, BC785d, BC796D - Radio Shack PRO-92 (PRO-2067), PRO-93 (PRO-2053), PRO-95, PRO-96 - Yaesu VX-150 - Trunker (MTrunk) Data Files. |
- St. Louis Scanner Frequencies
- Radio Scanner Frequency List for the Saint Louis, Missouri metro area and surrounding Municipalities. PLUS: Nationwide items like Presidential, FBI, Secret Service, Military Bases, Air, Fast Food, & Space Shuttle communication frequencies.
St. Louis Public Safety Frequencies - St. Louis County "10" Codes
St. Louis City "10" Codes - St. Louis Area Fire Departments
Metro East (Illinois) Frequencies - Business & Manufacturing Frequencies - Railroad Channels and Special Interest Frequencies - Nationwide Itinerant, FCC Part-15 and Dot & Star Frequencies - St. Louis Ham Repeater Frequencies - Federal Government Frequencies - Airport, Mil-Air & FAA Aviation Frequencies - Utilities Frequencies - Scanner Search Ranges |
- Scanner Owners Manuals
- Replace your missing or worn-out scanner manual with a downloadable PDF version. Includes various Electra Bearcat, Uniden Bearcat, Regency, Radio Shack Realistic, Radio Shack Patrolman manuals, and many other scanning radio manuals |
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| SPACE EXPLORATION |
- Apollo Mission Summary
- Here's my on-going research on the Apollo Missions to the Moon. Includes: Saturn Launch Vehicle, CM & LM Payloads, Primary & Backup Crews, Launch Times, Mission Objective, Landing & Splash Sites, Recovery Ship, etc. Contains links to the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal (ALSJ). |
- Apollo 13 Transcript
- Transcript of key moments in the flight of Apollo-XIII (NOT the movie). Contains CapCom Air-to-Ground and Flight Director (FD) Loop conversations that took place in the Mission Operation Control Room (MOCR) on April 11-17, 1970 during the glory days of the Apollo space program. Special thanks to Robert Bowen for provding additional audio files. |
- Apollo 13 Findings
- Summary of the Apollo 13 accident by the Apollo 13 Review Board. With events that lead to the failure of O2 tank 2 during flight. |
- Apollo 13 Cryo Data
- Actual screen captures of the ECS console showing cryo tank pressures before and after the incident. |
- Apollo 13 'Towing Bill'
- Invoice sent (tongue in cheek) to North American Rockwell from the Grumman Aerospace Corporation, the company that makes the Apollo command and service modules, for additional services rendered during the flight. |
- Apollo 13 (The Movie) Script
- Based on the book "Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13" by Jim Lovell, the Commander of Apollo 13. Directed by Ron Howard. Original transcript courtesy of Yuriy G. Bykov. |
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| WORLD WIDE WEB |
- Links
- Here's my favorite places to visit and explore on the World Wide Web. Please report any updates or dead links you may discover. |