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CHICAGO – Like the awesome Engine Who Could, the mighty Nothing Without a Company stage crafters have constructed another triumph at their new home in Berger Mansion on Chicago's north side. "The Kid Thing" – written by Sarah Gubbins – is a terse, convincing and emotional play about fear, identity and breeding, and it is performed by its cast of five with utter authenticity. The show has a Thursday-Sunday run at the Berger North Mansion through April 15th, 2017. Click here for more details, including ticket information.
TV News: 'American Horror Story' Gets Green Light For Second FX Season
Submitted by TimBMartens on October 31, 2011 - 2:06pmCHICAGO – Show creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk are on quite a roll. After creating the hit series "Nip/Tuck" and putting America in a singing and dancing craze with "Glee," the pair have created another mega hit with his horror/drama series "American Horror Story." Now, the pair hit treat instead of trick on Halloween afternoon as FX has given the go ahead for a second season of the series.
TV Review: FX's 'American Horror Story' Mixes Sex With Supernatural
Submitted by BrianTT on October 4, 2011 - 8:54pmCHICAGO – Ryan Murphy ("Nip/Tuck," "Glee") returns to the network that turned him into a star with this week's premiere of the highly-anticipated "American Horror Story," a new FX series that mixes sex with the supernatural to create something truly unique. The show's very existence feels like it could be inspired by HBO's "True Blood" (another show with horror and sex).
TV Review: CBS's 'Unforgettable' Doesn't Live Up to Title
Submitted by BrianTT on September 20, 2011 - 10:35amCHICAGO – Despite the best efforts of TV veterans Poppy Montgomery ("Without a Trace") and Dylan Walsh ("Nip/Tuck"), "Unforgettable" is another dull CBS procedural, a show with some decent characters and a relatively-intriguing premise that is undone by weak writing and a silly presentation. CBS is such a juggernaut that anything can become a hit but it's hard to believe this one will love up to its title for most viewers.
DVD Review: 'Nip/Tuck: The Complete Series' Captures Once-Promising Show
Submitted by BrianTT on November 2, 2010 - 4:28pmCHICAGO – Having started writing about television and DVD right around the time that "Nip/Tuck" premiered on FX and always having lovely contacts at both the network and Warner Brothers, who released the DVDs for the series, I have possibly written about the adventures of Drs. Christian Troy (Julian McMahon) and Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) more than any other program. And so I greet the "Complete Series" box set, recently released on DVD, with a tinge of sadness as I say goodbye to a program with definite highlights that somehow never quite lived up to its potential.
DVD Review: TV Season Sets Including 'Entourage,' 'The Closer,' 'HawthoRNe'
Submitted by BrianTT on June 16, 2010 - 10:43pmCHICAGO – The wave of TV on DVD sets that always comes crashing down upon us after the end of a traditional September-to-May season is still a few months off, but a few interesting releases have popped up recently and we thought they each deserved a mini-review for potential fans out there looking for something new now that their DVRs have gotten pretty empty. Take notes, there might be a test at the end.
TV Review: 'Nip/Tuck' Begins Final Season Without Much Fanfare
Submitted by BrianTT on January 6, 2010 - 10:45amCHICAGO – Ryan Murphy's "Nip/Tuck" begins its final cosmetic procedure this evening, starting a nine-episode arc that will end this once-promising series that has been in need of a face lift for a few years now.
TV Review: Beloved 'Glee' Returns With Stellar Episode
Submitted by BrianTT on November 11, 2009 - 11:32amCHICAGO – We have written here several times about the genius of "Glee" (in May and again in September), but with the show having been off the air for a few weeks so the Yankees could win another World Series, we thought it was a good time to assess how the show has been progressing by taking an advanced look at tonight's episode, the wonderful "Wheels".
TV Review: Final Season of 'Nip/Tuck' Starts With Lackluster Premiere
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2009 - 12:39pmCHICAGO – Let's be honest: "Nip/Tuck" has been in need of a face lift for years. The show arguably jumped the shark when The Carver took over (in season three) and has never quite looked the same since. Even with the sizable flaws of the last two seasons, "Nip/Tuck" was never boring. It even showed flashes of creator Ryan Murphy's occasional genius in the seasons since.
TV Review: The Best New Show of the Year is 'Glee'
Submitted by BrianTT on September 9, 2009 - 1:10pmCHICAGO – Ryan Murphy's brilliant "Glee" is not only the best new show of the year, it's off to one of the best starts for any series in the last several fall seasons. Much closer to Alexander Payne's "Election" than Disney's "High School Musical," this is a clever blend of satire, pop tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy, and rich, interesting characters that you simply shouldn't miss.
TV Review: Ryan Murphy's Excellent 'Glee' is Unlike Anything on TV
Submitted by BrianTT on May 15, 2009 - 10:39amCHICAGO – Much closer to Alexander Payne's "Election" than Disney's "High School Musical," the pilot for Ryan Murphy's "Glee" is one of the best of the last several years, a clever blend of satire, pop tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy, and rich, interesting characters. The one thing I kept thinking during the pilot of "Glee"? This is too good for network TV. It will never last.


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Xtreme Power Systems is the premiere developer of high tech R/C electronics.
March 3, 2013
Xtreme Power Systems Will Attend Toledo Model Expo
Once again, XPS will be attending the Weak Signals Model Expo in Toledo, OH on April 5-7. Stop by the booth and check out the latest products!
Graupner Epic Victory-S Now Available - SOLD OUT!
Just before the Graupner bankruptcy was finalized, we purchased a quantity of these fantastic planes. Click on the image to see pricing information - which includes free shipping to anywhere in the USA!
January 1, 2013
Xtreme Power Systems Will Attend 2013 AMA Expo
Once again, XPS will be attending the AMA Expo in Ontario, CA on January 11-13. Stop by booth 322 and see what's new. There will be plenty of products on hand for purchasing, and some show specials.
December 7, 2012
Jim Drew Becomes Sole Owner of XPS
Today marks a new beginning for Xtreme Power Systems. Jim Drew, the CEO has now become 100% owner of the company. Look for new and exciting products to be released!
The official statement can be found on the XPS support forums on RCGroups, located here.
September 15, 2012
Dynamax Xtreme Pro II Fan Systems Back In Stock!
Yep! The bad boy of fan systems is back in stock! This 3rd generation fan system now features an all new single billet rotor hub assembly. The integrated collet allows the fan system to spin even higher RPMs, completely eliminating any possible 'play' normally found when using a traditional two piece type of collet assembly. The end result is a smoother running and more efficient fan system!
March 25th, 2012
Congratulations to James Cameron!
Today, James Cameron was the first man in history to complete a solo dive to the Mariana Trench. Jim Drew, CEO of XPS, spent time with James Cameron last week going over the electronic 'flight' control system that XPS developed for the expedition's ROV. XPS has been under contract for the last 10 months, working with Mike Cameron (James' brother) who developed all of the ROVs used by James Cameron for exploration of the Titanic and Bismarck. During this time, virtually all progress on our future products was halted so that we could be part of this historic event.
James Cameron prior to his historic dive (credit: National Geographic)
Changesun 70mm and 90mm Fans Now In Stock!
To fill the needs of the smaller EDFs, XPS has teamed up with Changesun to provide 70mm and 90mm fan solutions. Like the Dynamax fan, these fans use high solidity (blade count) to provide incredible sound and performance.
Click here to see all Changesun products!
Dynamax Xtreme PRO 2 Fan Systems Now Available
XPS showed the brute force power of the new Dynamax Xtreme PRO 2 fan system installed in a Skymaster 2M ViperJet. A top speed of 195.6MPH was recorded on radar during one of the flights. This is not the EDF ViperJet, this is the 2 meter version which is designed for turbines only. The weight of this plane was 33 pounds! A 15S2P5000mAh battery setup along with a Hacker/JETI 170-200A controller was used. Video of a couple of passes can be seen here:
Also, Model Airplane News strapped their high def video camera to this plane and got some great onboard video. That can be found here (Big_Jolt_1.mp4):
This 2nd generation PRO series fan system is now available. Click here for details.
XPS will once again attend the Big Jolt event in Corona, California. This is the largest electric-only event on the West Coast. This is an event that you do NOT want to miss!
XPS will once again attend the Weak Signals model expo in Toledo, OH. This is the 5th straight attendance for XPS. Come by our booth and check out the new products, including a protype of our 16 channel transmitter, our new Aurora 9 module and other new items. XPS will have most of their products on hand for sale at the show.
The XPS brand 16 channel transmitter was shown for the first time. We expect to release the transmitter on the 4th anniversary of the release of the XtremeLink® radio system at the Weak Signals model expo in Toledo, Ohio in April. Feedback from the general public as well as the top pilots in the industry was incredible! There was disbelief in the number of high tech features such as 16 true channels, a large backlit LCD display, speech recognition, speech output, 1000 model memory, full telemetry, etc. - especially given the target price of just $249. Watch our website for more details!
The new XtremeLink® module for the Hitec Aurora 9 transmitter was shown. This new plug-in module interfaces directly to the Aurora 9's CPU and does not use the PPM pulse conversion method that is common with modules. As a result, the latency over the stock Aurora 9 is nearly cut in half! Testing by top pilots prove a dramatic improvement in control response due to the huge reduction in latency and superior resolution (65536 instead vs. 1024). More information about the latency difference can be found here. The XtremeLink® telemetry data (including signal strength) is available in the Aurora 9's display. We are working on adding support for Eagletree sensors and Hitec's sensor station to go along with our own sensors. The module can be wirelessly upgraded using our XDP device. The XtremeLink® system also does not have the "dead servo" issue like the Aurora 9 system does. When the Hitec receiver loses data and a failsafe occurs, there is a period of time where the servos do not have any holding force (like no power). It is possible that the servos can sit in this dead state if the signal comes and goes. Expected release date is February 15th.
The most powerful fan system ever created!
Click here for details
After months of waiting, they are finally here! The 3rd generation of our incredibly popular Lipo batteries are now available! These new batteries boast a 65C discharge with 90C burst, and an unheard of 8C charge rate! No more long waits!
*** WARNING *** Because the average voltage of these cells is much higher under load than previous Lipo technology you MUST test your setup with an amp meter to make sure that you do not exceed the powering handling of your motor. We will not be responsible for blowing up your motor! You have been warned!
For a complete list of sizes available click here.
Dylan Rodriguez Wins Gas Pro Truggy at Gas Championships
Using XPS Park Flyer Receiver!
Once again, Dylan Rodriguez is tearing it up! This time with a win in Truggy class at the Gas Championships. After a successful season using our popular 3 channel surface receiver, Dylan switched to our 6 channel park flyer receiver. This saved weight, and allows the 2.4GHz system to perform flawlessly with a input voltage of just 2.1v!
Congratulations to Dylan on another great win! Expect many more from Dylan, as he is becoming the kid (...err man) to beat!
Jim Drew entered his trusty 20 year old Starfire in the speed contest held at the Big Jolt event put on by the PVMAC. The result was another record setting fastest pass of 223.9MPH, besting last year's pass of 199MPH!
Jim said, "There were some issues with the plane going faster than the control surfaces would allow for turning. This setup is clearly over 230MPH, as the record setting pass was actually my 4th full throttle run which means that batteries were down a lot. We will need to change the control surfaces so we can see how fast it will really go!"
The difference between last year and this year is the new Dynamax Xtreme Pro fan system. Producing over 26 pounds of thrust on 15 cells (compared to just 22 pounds of thrust last year) definitely makes for higher speeds.
Xtreme Power Systems received the following information from one of our customers from down under:
XPS Platinum 6S Batteries pushed my EB Mono (6S1P setup...Seaducer 33" Mono) to a class win at the 2010 Australian National titles (just completed), plus a 2nd place in EB Hydro (6S1P setup... Dragon Hydroplane), and the 4S Batteries got me to 2nd place in EA Hydro (4S1P setup .. Taipan Hydroplane). Thanks XPS... awesome packs!
Congratulations on your outstanding wins!
3 National Titles won using XPS Platinum series batteries
Xtreme Power Systems expands on their already successful product line by releasing two new ultra small receivers. Designed for small indoor and outdoor applications, these tiny receivers offer features not offered by any other radio manufacturer such as wireless programming, wireless firmware upgrades, independently programmable channel failsafes, channel mapping, and more! To top it off, these new receivers perform flawlessly down to an amazingly low 2.0 volts, far below what any other radio manufacturer offers! The low voltage operation allows single cell Lipo setups to be possible and reliable! Measuring just 1.0" x .7" and weighing around 3 grams, these receivers make installation easy in everything from foamies to micro helis. Don't let the size of these receivers fool you! Our testing has determined the range of these nano receivers to be equal to our full range receivers! However, because of their size we are stating that they are "park flyer" type receivers.
XPS 6 channel Nano receivers. Top pin (left) and end pin (right) configurations
Click here to order!
Tired of paying big money for high performance, high capacity, EDF packs? So were we! So, we had our Lipo factory produce 45C Platinum 6600mAh JetPacks. These packs fit into virtually every EDF jet configuration, offering ease of installation into popular planes such as the Yellow Aircraft Starfire II, F4, F-18, as well as BVM Electra, Bandit, Maverick, and many others. 2S, 5S, and 6S packs are available! XPS is famous for our Lipo battery technology (especially in EDF applications), as well as our fair pricing. Why pay more for less?
XPS JetPacks - 6S (top) and 5S (bottom) configurations
Xtreme Power Systems once again showed their EDF dominance at California Jets 2010. Besides having the fastest EDF at the event, XPS picked up the "Engineering Excellence EDF" award for our Dynamax Xtreme powered Yellow Aircraft F-15.
Unlike other companies that demo their fan systems using 6500mAh packs (needed because of their higher amp draw), XPS uses 5000mAh packs to prove that you don't need huge packs. Of course, very long flight times are possible using 6500mAh or larger packs. Don't be fooled by competitors using large capacity batteries and coasting around the sky to obtain long flight times. Watts are watts - the lower the amp draw, the longer the possible flight time!
Jim Drew, CEO/President of Xtreme Power Systems with his 20 year old Yellow Aircraft Starfire II.
New Anti-Spark System Now Available!
Xtreme Power Systems releases yet another equipment saving device! High voltage Lipo systems are known for that huge "zap" that occurs when connecting the pack to the ESC. This spark (caused by too rapid of charging of the capacitors used in ESCs) destroys contacts and also can damage the capacitors themselves! The XPS anti-spark system prevents this damage completely! Simply wire in the system (or make a portable version with connectors) and touch the anti-spark wire to your battery for several seconds, and then plug in your battery lead - NO SPARK! Rated for 1S to 18S operation. Made using high grade fireproof material. Works with all speed controllers available! Get one and save your ESC, connectors, and your nerves!
Castle HV110 and XPS Anti-Spark System
New Products Include Power Supply, Charger, Connectors, Wire and more!
Xtreme Power Systems has added more products! We now offer the eFuel power supply, iMax B8+ charger, 6mm and 8mm bullet connectors, and a selection of high grade silicon wire!
eFuel Power Supply, iMax B8+ Charger, and XPS Pro 6mm connectors
TattleTale™ Released!
Xtreme Power Systems is pleased to announce the release of our latest product called the TattleTale™. This is a device that every R/C modeler needs in every one of their radio controlled planes, cars, or boats! This device monitors a receiver's input voltage and reports the lowest voltage threshold while in use. No more guessing if your power system is adequate for your setup! The TattleTale™ also monitors the PWM servo pulse coming from the receiver and can report if a glitch, failsafe, or reboot occurs! As an added bonus, the TattleTale™ has a built-in programmable timer that can be used as a flight duration timer for night flyers!
The TattleTale™ is so small (.5" x .75") and lightweight (1.75g - .062oz) that even the smallest foamies can easily carry it! Don't be surprised to find that high dollar expander system can't power your receiver and servos like you thought it does! Nearly 100% of all radio problems are due to low power! 2.4GHz radios use computers which require constant power. Now you can finally put your mind at ease by checking your power system's ability to provide true power full time!
Click here for the TattleTale Manual
Close-up of the XPS TattleTale™
Information now available! CLICK HERE!
Xtreme Power Systems Captures Fastest Pass at E-Jets International!
Xtreme Power Systems debuted our Dynamax Xtreme fan system at the E-Jets International event in Grove City, Ohio. The fastest pass was just about as close to 200 MPH as you could get with one radar showing 199.7 MPH! This pass was done with a 20 years old jet that was converted from a turbine setup to EDF!
We brought out all of the old planes, including two Byron F-15 (both 20 years old) that have been converted from the old OS .91 glow ducted fan setups to the Dynamax Xtreme setups. Imagine the sight of a 41 pound F-15 going down the deck at 134 MPH! If you were there, you don't need to imagine - you saw it! To see a video of this amazing feat, click here.
Compare the difference in fan systems yourself. The Dynamax Xtreme system is not only the most affordable (at $439), it also out performs all 120-127mm fan systems available.
Congratulations to Jim Martin on his successful maiden of his Fly Eagle F-14 Tomcat. This massive plane weighs 46-54 pounds (depending on the battery setup), has functioning swing wings, and other features. To see videos of this incredible accomplishment, click here.
The Dynamax Xtreme fan system will be available starting October 1st.
Xtreme Power Systems releases new 8 channel sailplane receiver!
We are pleased to announce the release of our new 8 channel "sailplane" receiver. This new receiver is extremely compact, designed for small fuselages often found with gliders. The antenna is a long whip style antenna that can be mounted outside of the fuselage for all-carbon configurations.
Congratulations to Dylan Rodriguez on his 3rd place finish at the RC Pro West Series!
Using our new 3 channel surface receiver, Dylan was able to drive his 1/8th scale nitro buggy for more than 45 minutes without worry of power issues commonly found in radio systems unable to cope with low voltage and brownouts. Dylan is one of the top drivers in the nation and he knows just how important a solid radio link is! This is why Dylan uses the XtremeLink® radio system!
Xtreme Power Systems releases new 3 channel surface receiver!
We are pleased to announce the release of our new 3 channel "surface" receiver. This new receiver represents the 2nd generation of our already successful hardware. The new hardware features extremely low voltage operation (down to 2.0 volts!), a new multi-colored status LED, and the ability to have its firmware flashed using our XDP or Telemetry Station. Comes with v3.x firmware pre-installed.
This receiver is designed for ground based vehicles (not for use on water), and has been extensively tested in everything from 1/10th scale oval to 1/8th scale nitro.
BETA Firmware Updater Software Released!
We have released a beta version of our firmware updater. This updater requires that you have already upgraded your XtremeLink® system to v3.0 or later. It is not possible to upgrade v2.x devices to v3.x devices due to a firmware change necessary to the RF module. This updater will update receivers to v3.4, transmitter modules to v3.4, and satellite receivers to v1.1.
This updater works with both the XDP and Telemetry Station devices.
Although we have tested this software with numerous systems, there is always a possibility of firmware updaters being interrupted in the middle of the update, making the device unusable. Please use a full battery when performing the updates and never unplug the USB cable from the computer during the update process! If you receive a "success" message then your firmware has been successfully upgraded.
Put your XtremeLink® receiver or transmitter module into computer programming mode before running the updater.
The updater can be found here: XtremeLink Updater
Please report any problems to email@example.com
Xtreme Power Systems Get 8 Channel Radio System!
We are pleased to announce that we are now selling the Graupner MX-16 radio systems. This 8 channel radio system rivals those 7 channel systems with its superior programming, additional channel, and RF technology provided by Xtreme Power Systems! Complete radio system with 8 channel transmitter (w/2000mAh Nimh battery), and one 8 channel receiver (no servos) is just $299!
To order this system, click here. For more detailed information, click here.
New XDP/Telemetry Station Software
We are releasing the changes we have made to support v3.x of the firmware with the XDP and Scanner programs. RxDiag.exe was already v3.x compatible. TxDiag.exe is still not compatible with hopping modes other than 1 (the original predictive hopping mode). We are in the process of updating the TxDiag.exe program. The Scanner.exe program fully support v3.x now and allows recording/playing back long data streams properly. Localization has been done with the Scanner.exe and some of the XDP.exe program. When completed, we will have language support for 15 different languages.
The new software can be downloaded from the XDP webpage, located here.
Xtreme Power Systems Becomes Distributor of A123 Products
We are pleased to announce that we are now selling A123 products. We believe that A123 batteries are the absolute best choice for flight packs. For more information on these fantastic products, click here.
Xtreme Power Systems Announces New Firmware Upgrade Policy
We are pleased to announce that you can now at anytime upgrade the firmware of your XtremeLink system to the latest version for a flat rate fee. Just place your order for the firmware upgrade using our online shopping cart. A quick link is available here.
Latest versions:
Receivers: v3.2
Transmitter modules: v3.1
Installation and usage manual for v3.x can be found here.
New Receiver Manual Available!
A new manual for receivers having v2.4 and later firmware is now available on our manuals page.
Telemetry Sensor Developer Package Now Available!
We are pleased to announce that the sensor developer package is now available for downloading. This package includes a schematic and circuit board artwork for a dual sensor configuration. Source code to operate this hardware is also included.
This package can be downloaded from our Telemetry Station developer support page, located here.
More Telemetry Station and XDP updates!
Several updates have occurred in the last 2 days. We had to change the Windows installer method to support Windows XP and Vista properly. Please download the latest FULL installer to update your software! You can get the new installer here.
The Telemetry Station support page has been updated with detailed information about the Scanner utility. We will be adding the full developer information along with schematics and source code for an example sensor that you can build. We have contacted all companies that currently make telemetry sensors, offering our help to integrate their products with ours. If you are a developer and wish to integrate your product with ours, please contact the technical support department (email@example.com) for a developer ID number.
XPS News!
Xtreme Power Systems has been extremely busy doing upgrades for Telemetry Station owners, and making improvements to the various XDP and Telemetry Station utilities. We have spent the last 10 days working with the USB hardware manufacturer to resolve some issues with the USB support via Windows XP and Vista. We believe that we have corrected most (if not all) of the issues that have been reported. All items returned for the telemetry upgrade have been shipped back to their owners. We appreciate your patience during this unexpected delay.
It is on rare occasion that we come across published information that echoes what we have been trying to tell the public about how crucial proper setup and power is for the success of a model. We purchase our servos and various other hardware from Don's Hobby Shop (www.donshobbyshop.com). Don has been around for 44 years, and has seen it all. In our last order, we received a 3 page white paper titled "Servo Setup Issues". We were so impressed with the wisdom in this paper that we called and asked Don if we could provide this information to our customers. To download a scanned copy of the paper, click here. This is a definite must-read, no matter how long you have been in the hobby.
We had a period of time last week where none of our emails for tech support and sales were getting to us. This was due to us registering the domain name "www.xtremepowersystems.com". We attempted to move everything to the new domain and it caused serious issues. So, we restored everything and just made the new domain link to the existing .net location. We apologize for not responding to those emails which we lost during this time.
New Products!
Xtreme Power Systems is pleased to announce numerous new product additions to our website. The Graupner G Booster turbines are in stock and now available for ordering via our online store. We have also added XtremeLink® radio systems for the Graupner "tray" type radios. Also, our Telemetry Station has been added. Telemetry sensors are in production and will be available shortly.
XPS helps set the world record!
During the AMA meeting at the Joe Nall event in South Carolina, AMA district rep Tony Stillman gave a presentation on the outcome of the world record flying attempt at SEFF. Tony stated that XPS, Spektrum, and FASST 2.4GHz radio systems made up the 59 of 113 radio systems used to set the world record. XPS radio systems performed flawlessly.
At Joe Nall, XPS sponsored pilots flew jets, large 3D aircraft (a beautiful 46% Ultimate Biplane was amazing), and high speed wings. RiteWingRC (www.ritewingrc.com) gave a spectacular demo, which included Jason Schulman doing 165mph aerobatics 1 foot off the deck! Graupner factory pilots dazzled the crowd with high speed and precision aerobatic glider flying.
Special thanks go out to our XPS pilots, RiteWingRC, and our European distributor Graupner for providing pilots and their support! We look forward to another spectacular event at Joe Nall next year!
Surface systems released!
Xtreme Power Systems is pleased to announce the release of 2.4GHz upgrades for surface radios! Airtronics M8/M11, Futaba 3PJ/3PK, and Hitec CRX/SRX radios are now supported. We also have released our 3 channel micro receiver, designed for ground based surface vehicles.
These new products can be found in the PRODUCTS area of our shopping system.
XDP Information
The XtremeLink Device Programmer software has been updated. Please download the entire archive or the individual programs to obtain the latest version.
Anyone having any transmitter module or receiver with v1.0 firmware will need a firmware upgrade in order to be able to use the XDP.EXE program. All other programs will work with any version of firmware. Please see our XDP software page for more information.
2.4GHz for all radio systems!
Replacement modules for virtually every radio system made!
Click this link for complete details!
Xtreme Power Systems Announces v3.0 Firmware Upgrade Details
In case you missed the new intro, we are pleased to announce that we will be making the v3.0 firmware upgrade available before the end of the month.
This upgrade adds 2 full time frequency hopping modes, support for multiple receivers, satellite receivers, telemetry support, the fastest servo output possible, and more! Details on the upgrade can be found by clicking here.
XPS helps capture 2007 World Cup title!
Congratulations to Brent Daily, who won the 2007 World Cup in the Cracker Box division! Brent sent us the note and picture below:
Hey Jim and Scott,
I won first place with my cracker box at the World Cup in Las Vegas this last weekend. I used your system. I had a signal in my boat and my old radio was glitching so bad I couldn't run the boat. Dean Rojas loaned me his back up system.
My boat was like it was on rails, it was so smooth through the turns I was able to get more aggressive with it. All I can say about your system is "WOW". I'm emailing you a picture for your web site. I'll stop by to see you guys. Brent
Brent Daily with his 2007 World Cup winning cracker box boat!
Graupner iFS at Jet Power 2007
The iFS radio system (XtremeLink® privately labeled for Graupner) was demonstrated numerous times at the recent Jet Power 2007 event in Germany. You can get more details about this event by clicking here. Below is one of many turbine powered aircraft using the iFS radio system.
Robert Otte's twin turbine Cessna 525B Citation Jet 3 is flown with an iFS radio system.
Wingspan: 135" (3440mm), length: 130" (3317mm), weight: 52.8 pounds (24,000g)
XPS Wins on Water!
We received a letter and picture today from another XPS customer using our system to help achieve their victory:
Hi there
I just wanted to tell you that here in Denmark the XPS works super fine in my Gasoline boat (180cm long, 50ccm Polini engine with 10 hp, topspeed aprox 90 km/h) I just got back from a powerboat meeting in Germany, and there it realy payed off having this system. Many other competitors only hade the normal 40 mhz and had many problems (interference and too many using the same frequenzy so they had to wait for a long time) but I was so lucky that I had none of this. The XPS system works fine, and soon the rest of my fleet will also have XPS.. Greetings from Denmark Martin Carretero
One of many boats now using (and winning) with the XtremeLink® radio system
XPS From Down Under
Our exclusive Australian distributor, Model Engines, sent a few pictures of what they are flying with our radio system.
132" wingspan DH88 Comet powered by two O.S FS200 engines
Amazing fly by! Australian customers can see Model Engines' website at www.modelengines.com.au
A beautiful Panther! Both EDF and turbine versions are being flown using the XtremeLink® radio system.
Giant Jets!
Wolfgang Sailer from Germany was nice enough to send us this picture and write the following (translated) letter:
Dear Sir or Madam, since 1 month I fly your system without problems! Has already reordered with you. My cobra and my Mirage 3 are already more than 50 flights with your system. As the next model I become my F-104 GS with 3.72-meter length, 1:4.5 scale. Wolfgang Sailer
Turbine powered F-104 Starfighter. 12.3 feet long!
Giant Scale XPS!
These planes are controlled with the XtremeLink® radio system!
Our distributor in South Africa has a skilled demo team flying their 42% biplane.
Paul Bradshaw, one the gurus of electric flight with his electric powered Diablotin XXL.
Wingspan: 102", Length: 100" - it's a big plane!
Congratulations to Erich Freymann
for his 1st place finish at the U.S. Helicopter Nationals!
"I am pleased to report my XPS module system in my JR9303 performed flawlessly at the US helicopter Nationals this week, allowing me to place first in AMA Class II. Congrats to XPS." - Erich Freymann
MAAA approves XPS!
We received notice today from Australian MAAA president, Mike Close, that Xtreme Power System radio products are now approved for use by MAAA members, covering them under their insurance policy. The MAAA is Australia's equivalent to the AMA in the United States.
XPS Rocks San Diego!
Check out the MWE 2007 video, featuring Xtreme Power System's
7 foot long, 26 lb, dual EDF powered F-15!
Click here to see the video
Congratulations to Kerry Muncy of Indy Helis for his multiple awards at the Weak Signals event in Toledo, Ohio.
Kerry flies his 84" AH-64 Apache attack helicopter using an XtremeLink® system!
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OMEGA Engineering, Inc. Datasheets for Digital Thermometers
Digital thermometers are portable temperature sensing devices that have permanent probes and a digital display.
Digital Thermometers: Learn more
Product Name | Notes |
IR Temperature Sensor/transmitter -- OS102 | • Built-in °F/°C Switchable LED Display • Reaches Difficult-to-Access Locations • -18 to 538°C (0 to 1000°F) Range • Adjustable Emissivity From 0.10 to 1.0 • Fast, Accurate, Repeatable Readings... |
Thermometer with Logging Feature -- HH2000 and HH2000A Series | A New Range of Handheld Contact Thermometers In response to today's ever increasing demand for speed, accuracy and performance, OMEGA has introduced the HH2000 Series of handheld digital thermometers. Models... |
Infrared Thermometer with USB Interface -- OS1327D | Applications Electrical Troubleshooting Automotive Repair and Maintenance Air Conditioning Semiconductor Manufacturing HVAC Energy Audits Factory Automation The high-performance, handheld OS1327D infrared thermometer is a non-contact temperature measurement instrument. The OS1327D... |
Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sight -- OS546 | Display: 31/2 digit liquid crystal display (LCD) Operating environment: 0 to 50C (32 to122F) at <75% relative humidity Storage environment: -20 to 60C (-4 to 140F), 0 to 80% R.H. |
Handheld Thermometer with Magnet Hanger -- HH74K | Display: 3/12 digit liquid crystal display(LCD) Low Battery Indication: indicator Measurement Rate: 2.5 times/second Operating Environment: 0 to 50 Deg.C (32 to 122 Deg.F) <70% R.H. Storage Environment: -20 to... |
Handheld Digital Thermometer -- HH501AS, HH501BS, HH501AR, HH501BR | HH501AR or HH501AS 1999 counts Backlit LCD Display Models for Type Thermocouple Reading HOLD MAX function ITS-90 Accuracy Single Input |
Temperature Transducer and Thermometer -- HH63 Series | HH63K Stick Type Thermometer 31/2 digits 2000 counts Reading of MAX, DATA HOLD, function overload protection 24 Vac/Vdc Accuracy: up to 0.3% C/F Switchable Comes with beaded type K thermocouple... |
Rugged Handheld Digital Thermometer -- HH81A & HH82A Series | Measuring range (only the main unit) Thermocouple type: Type K: -200C to 1372C (-328F to 2501.6F); Type E: -200C to 700C (-328F to 1292F); Type J: -200C to 1000C (-328F... |
Non-contact Infrared Therm/Transmitter -- OS550 | NEWPORT's OS550 Series industrial, high performance, economical thermometer/transmitter offers a wide choice of temperature ranges, optical patterns or fields of view and three outputs (1 mV/ degree, 4-20 mA, and... |
Fiber Optic Thermometer/transmitter -- OS1592 | NEWPORT's new CE marked low cost OS1592 Series infrared fiber optic thermometer/transmitter system measures temperature ranges up to 2482°C (4500°F) and provides dual analog outputs (4-20 mA, 0-5 Vdc,... |
Stick Type Infrared Pyrometers -- OS643 | OS643/OS643-LS °C/°F Switchable Detection Element: Thermopile Sighting: Laser Marker 1 mW Backlit LCD Display Analog Output: 1 mV/°C/°F Emissivity: 0.95, Accuracy 3% Temperature Range: 0 to 260°C (32 to 500°F... |
RTD Temperature Meter/Controller -- INFCR-B Series
Thermocouple Meter/Controller -- INFCT-B Series |
Panel Meters with Relays and Analog Output The unparalled accuracy of the NEWPORT® Electronics INFINITY® signal conditioning is available in an economical series of Panel Meter/Controllers. The NEWPORT INFINITY® "C"... |
Temp / Relative Humidity Pocket Tester -- PTH-1XA, RH-122 and RH-1X | PTH-1XA Color: Dark grey Power Supply: One button cell included (CR2032) Humidity Range: 5 to 95% RH Accuracy: 10 to 90% RH 3%, all other ranges 5% Temperature Range: 1C... |
Low Cost Handheld Thermometer -- HH67 and HH68K | Sensor: Semiconductor, silicon diode type Dimensions: 160 H x 48 W x 24 mm D (6.3 x 1.9 x .94") Weight: Approx. 78 g (2.7 oz.) including battery Probe: Brass... |
Pocket Laser Infrared Meter -- OS8885 | Specifications Laser Power Output: <1mWat 675nm wave length Battery Life: 100 hr (9 V) Operating Temp: 10 to 40C, 10 to 90% RH Display Hold Features: LCD Size: 19... |
Thermal Imaging Thermometer -- OS-XL | The OS-XL displays an image of the measured subject and the temperature distribution at 64 measurement points. The most advanced temperature gage brought to you by OMEGA The OS-XL is... |
Wireless Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS530E Series | Wireless Temperature Measurement Omega's OS530E Series of Infrared Thermometers now include at no extra charge a built-in wireless temperature measurement feature. When activated the infrared thermometer will send wireless temperature... |
Benchtop/Panel Mount Thermometers -- DP97 | A precision portable thermometer for metrology and other exacting laboratory applications, the DP97 is a proven instrument used world-wide as a laboratory and site standard in pharmaceutical, medical, food, environmental... |
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS530 Series | Handheld infrared thermometers for temperatures to 1600�F (870�C). Standard features include adjustable emissivity from 0.01 to 1.00, differential, min, max, and average temperature indication, high alarm with audible buzzer and... |
Waterproof Digital Thermometer with Probe -- DP8891 | Monitor temperature applications with the DP8891 Series. The DP8891 Series offers a wide temperature range, and can be used both as a portable unit, or a wall mounted large LCD... |
Printing Handheld Thermometer -- HH1304P | OMEGA's compact and affordable HH1304P is ideal for applications requiring display and printing of temperature measurements. Dual input features min/max, hi/lo audible alarms (with externally powered alarm driver signals) and... |
Industrial Infrared Thermometer -- OS550-BB Series | OMEGA's new OEM style OS550-BB Series industrial, high performance, economical thermometer/transmitter offers a wide choice of temperature ranges, optical patterns or fields of view and three outputs (1 mV/ degree,... |
Industrial Infrared Thermometer -- OS550A-BB Series | OMEGA's OEM style OS550A-BB series industrial, high-performance, economical thermometer/ transmitter offers a wide choice of temperature ranges, optical fields of view and 3 analog outputs (1 mV/ deg, 4 to... |
Industrial Infrared Thermometer -- OS550 Series | OMEGA's OS550 Series industrial, high performance, economical thermometer/transmitter offers a wide choice of temperature ranges, optical patterns or fields of view and three outputs (1 mV/ degree, 4-20 mA, and... |
Industrial Infrared Thermometer -- OS550A Series | OMEGA's OS550A Series (Upgrade from OS550 Series) industrial, high performance, economical thermometer/transmitter offers a wide choice of temperature ranges, optical fields of view and 3 analog outputs (1 mV/degree, 4... |
Digital Infrared Scanner -- OS950 Series | OS950 Series Infrared Scanners from OMEGA provide the highest accuracy available anywhere! The OS950 Series is an entirely different type of instrument than conventional temperature measuring devices. Designed specifically for... |
Benchtop Digital Thermometer -- INFBT | The INFBT is a high precision digital INFINITY® Series benchtop meter, with two models which accept either ten thermocouple or RTD inputs. A large easy-to-read 12.7 mm display features... |
Precision Thermistor Meter/Controller -- INFCH Series | The INFC Series combines the features of a controller, monitor and temperature limit alarm into one easy-to-use digital meter for applications that require maximum versatility. The INFCH accepts most popular... |
Thermocouple Meter/Controller -- INFT Series | The INFT thermocouple meter offers very high accuracy ensured by an advanced (patent applied for) thermocouple linearizing system. Accuracy for most thermocouple types is 0.2°C. The meter is front panel... |
Cryogenic Temperature Sensor Diodes -- CY7 Series | The CY7 Series Sensors from Omega represent the first truly new cryogenic sensor technology introduced in the last decade. The sensors incorporate uniform sensing elements that exhibit precise, repeatable, monotonic... |
Differential Temperature Meter -- INFCDT/INFCDR Series | The differential temperature meter is a versatile dual input indicator/controller. The touch of a button toggles the display between T1, T2 and T1-T2. Analog output is optional, and any one... |
High Precision Digital RTD Thermometer/Data Logger -- DP9601 | The DP9601 provides precise platinum resistance thermometer temperature measurement and logging for exacting applications in both laboratory and site locations. It is an exceptionally accurate and stable digital thermometer particularly... |
Fiber Optic Thermometer -- FOB100 Series | The FOB100 Series comprises high-accuracy, multipurpose fiber optic thermometers with 1, 2, or 4 channels. They use an original algorithm to analyze incoming signals, measuring the temperature on each channel. |
Digital Thermometer -- HH-20A Series | The HH-20A series microprocessor-based handheld thermometers offer wide-ranging temperature readings and feature state-of-the-art innovations. The easy-to-read custom 5-digit LCD readout with trend display and self-diagnostics are all standard. The case... |
Thermocouple and RTD Thermometer -- HH100 Series | The HH100 Series handheld meters are high accuracy thermocouple, RTD or combined input data logging thermometers. The HH100 series thermometers are heavy-duty construction and have a 4½-digit display capable of... |
Low Cost Digital Thermometer -- HH11A / HH12A | The HH11A/HH12A Series handheld thermometers feature Type K thermocouple input and are available in either single input or dual input models. The HH11A is a single input model that has... |
Digital Thermometer -- HH11B / HH12B | The HH11B and HH12B handheld thermometers feature Type K thermocouple inputs and are available in either single- or dualinput models. The HH11B is a single-input model that has auto range... |
Handheld Digital Thermometers -- HH200A Series | The HH200A is a highly accurate, microprocessorbased handheld thermometer housed in a durable ABS plastic case and supplied with a shock-resistant rubber holster. Features include a bright LCD, open sensor... |
Food Service Thermometer -- HH2146TC, HH2146TF, HH2106TC, HH2106TF | The HH2106T and HH2146T build on the success of the HH2000 Series thermometers. This new generation marks an evolutionary step in the development of OMEGA's digital thermometers and probes. These... |
Mini Thermometer -- HH308 | The HH300 Series is a low cost digital thermometer, small enough to fit in your pocket. They are available in single or dual input models with standard features such as... |
Datalogger Thermometer -- OMEGAETTE HH300 Series Thermometer | The HH300 Series meters offer 4 digit LCD displays with standard features of auto power off, MAX/IN/HOLD, 1 degree resolution, low battery indication and a external access door for easy... |
Datalogger Thermometer -- OMEGAETTE HH306 Series | The HH306 is a small dual input thermometer plus a powerful datalogger. The unit can store up to 16,000 records at programmed intervals as fast as once per second. The... |
Datalogger Thermometer -- HH306A | The HH306A is a small dual input thermometer plus a powerful datalogger. The unit can store up to 16,000 records at programmed intervals as fast as once per second. The... |
Four-Channel Data Logger -- HH309A | The HH309A is a small 4-input thermometer plus a powerful data logger. The unit can store up to 16,000 records per channel at programmed intervals. The REC button is used... |
PT100 RTD Handheld Thermometer -- HH370 | The HH370 is a waterproof, highly accurate handheld RTD temperature meter that uses the dedicated probes RTD-370-PT100 and RTD-370-PT1K. These probes have a water-resistant connection and a measurement range of... |
Handheld Thermocouple Meter -- HH600A Series | The HH600A series units are water resistant, very accurate handheld thermocouple meters. The HH601A is a low-cost unit with a Type K input that has 0.1 resolution to 199.9C and... |
Handheld Thermocouple Thermometer -- HH66R | The HH66R is a portable, dual-input digital thermometer. Its pushbutton keypad, offering a wide range of functions, allows for easy one-handed operation. The HH66R comes with an RS232 cable and... |
Handheld Thermocouple Thermometer with USB -- HH66U | The HH66U is a portable, dual-input digital thermometer. Its pushbutton keypad, offering a wide range of functions, allows for easy onehanded operation. The HH66U comes with an USB cable and... |
Handheld Digital Thermometer -- HH800 Series | The HH800 and HH801 handhelds are easy to use Type K input thermocouple thermometers. Both feature a large 31/2 digit LCD with a maximum reading of 1999. The HH800 is... |
J/K Input Thermocouple Thermometer -- HH802, HH803 | The HH802U and HH803U are high accuracy J/K input thermocouple thermometers. Both models feature two 5 digit displays for temperature and a third display for elapsed time. These models also... |
PT100 RTD Input Thermometer -- HH804 | The HH804U is a high accuracy RTD input thermometer. These handhelds work with 100 . platinum PT100 RTDs and are selectable for 3 different temperature coefficient curves. These units comply... |
Wireless Data Logger/Thermometer -- HH806 | The HH806 represents the top of the line in the HH800 series of handheld thermometers. All of the HH806 versions feature exceptional 0.05% basic accuracy and include a triple display... |
Handheld Thermometers -- HH85 and HH86 | The HH85 is a handheld thermometer packed with features. It can read either a K or J type thermocouple in degrees C or F. The meter offers a 125 point... |
SuperMeterTM with Laser Sighting -- HHM290 | The HHM290 is a low cost digital multimeter & thermometer. It has a built-in infrared sensor and laser sighting for non-contact temperature measurement. The optical field of view is 10... |
Infrared Thermometer -- OS-DT8855W | The high performance, handheld OS-DT8855W infrared thermometer is a non-contact temperature measurement instrument that features a laser circle/dot sight. The patented laser sighting system defines the target for point and... |
Thermocouple Panel Meter -- IDT Series | The IDT is an accurate, reliable economical digital panel meter for use with thermocouples J, K, T, E, R, S, N, or J DIN. Simple front panel programming allows selection... |
Infrared Thermometer -- OS540 Series | The new portable, low cost OS540 infrared thermometer series offers solutions for many non-contact temperature measurement applications. This unique handheld infrared gun offers a powerful feature with a circle or... |
Portable Temperature/Humidity Data Loggers with Display -- OM-71 | The OM-70 Series of portable temperature and temperature/humidity data loggers are easy-to use, versatile devices which can be used for a wide range of logging applications including coolers, freezers, greenhouses,... |
High Precision Handheld Meter -- HHM2-iR | The OMEGA CL20 series calibrator/ thermometers simulate, measure and record RTD, ohm, thermocouple and thermistor signals–all in one meter. This handheld meter outperforms the competition in the lab and on... |
Handheld Calibrator/Thermometer -- CL20 Series | The OMEGA CL20 series calibrator/ thermometers simulate, measure and record RTD, ohm, thermocouple and thermistor signals all in one meter. They outperform the competition in the lab and on the... |
Handheld Data Logger Thermometer -- HH147 | The OMEGA HH147 is a rugged, easy-to-use thermometer with 4 standard miniature connector inputs. It accepts 7 different thermocouple types and displays all 4 inputs at the same time. It... |
Dual Input Datalogger/Thermometer -- HH506A and HH506RA | The OMEGA HH500RA is a low cost, feature-packed, portable, digital thermometer that measures K, J, R, S, T, E and N thermocouples. The unit has datalogging capacity in the save... |
Handheld Thermometer -- HH64A | The OMEGA HH64A microprocessor-based thermometer accepts six different thermocouple type probes (J, K, T, R, S, and N) and displays temperature in F, C and Kelvin. This durable unit has... |
Smart Infrared Temperature Sensor -- OS35 Series | The OMEGA OS35 Series infrared temperature sensors offer intelligence in a rugged, easy to use package. The OS35 is centered around a high-speed microprocessor that continously monitors and adjusts the... |
High Temperature Infrared Thermometer -- OS555A Series | The OMEGA OS555A Series industrial high performance thermometer/transmitters offer a high temperature range of 538 to 2482C (1000 to 4500F), 110 to 1 optical field of view, any voltage or... |
4-Channel Type-K Thermometer -- HH501DK | The OMEGA� HH501DK is a rugged, easy to use thermometer with 4 standard miniature connector inputs. It accepts K type thermocouple probes and covers ranges from -50 to 1300C... |
Web-based temperature monitoring -- iSD-TC | The OMEGA® iSD-TC provides Web-based temperature monitoring in critical equipment and locations such as computer server rooms, clean rooms, laboratories, museums, warehouses, or any remote facility. View and record... |
Close Focus Infrared Pyrometer -- OS-610 Series
Close Focus Infrared Pyrometer -- OS-620 Series |
The OS-610 and OS-620 Series pyrometers from OMEGA contain a passive sensor which receives and measures (heat) radiation from an object. Since temperature is measured without contact, measurements are made... |
Rugged Infrared Gun Thermometer -- OS-651 Series | The OS-651 thermometer is rugged, compact and easy-to-use for non-contact temperature measurements in industrial and maintenance applications. Fast and accurate, Models OS-651 and OS-651-LS (with optional laser sighting) both feature... |
Digital Infrared Thermometer -- OS-FS | The OS-FS is a compact, lightweight, easy-to-use pocket infrared thermometer. Features include adjustable emissivity, C/F switchability and built-in lock mode. It is ideal for quick temperature measurement between -33C (-27F)... |
Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sighting -- OS-PAL | The OS-PAL is a non-contact infrared thermometer. Simply aim the thermometer at the target and press the "Scan" button to display the surface temperature of the object it is aimed. |
Handheld Infrared Pyrometer -- OS200 Series | The OS201 and OS205 consist of an instrument and fixed probe with a semi-flexible shaft, making these models suitable for one-handed operation. The OS202 consists of an instrument and a... |
Food Service Infrared Thermometer -- OS303 | The OS303 utilizes a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) check mode which features 3 visible LED icons to indicate whether the temperature is within FDA guidelines for frozen... |
Handheld Infrared Pyrometer -- OS3753 | The OS3750 Series is a small, lightweight handheld thermometer with a clear viewfinder. The thru-the-lens optical system enables it to measure small targets from a long distance. The measured value... |
Professional Infrared Thermometer -- OS423-LS | The OS423-LS is a fully functional infrared non-contact temperature measuring device. Offered at an economical price, the OS423-LS offers laser sighting, several mathematical modes, and adjustable emissivity. Long battery life,... |
Professional Infrared Thermometer -- OS425-LS | The OS425-LS is a fully functional infrared non-contact temperature measuring device. Along with a magnetic mount, the OS423-LS offers laser sighting, several mathematical modes, and adjustable emissivity. Long battery life... |
Low Cost Infrared Thermometer -- OS542 | The OS542 is a low priced infrared, which is ideal for education, training and demonstration programs. Industrial application include diesel and fleet maintenance, electrical, measure ink and dryer temperature (screen-printing),... |
Low Cost Infrared Thermometer -- OS561 | The OS561 is an economical tool for temperature measurements, with non-contact measurement capability, user-friendly 2-key operation, and max and hold modes. The backlit LCD screen and the laser stay on... |
Low Cost Infrared Thermometer -- OS562 | The OS562 is the ultimate tool for temperature measurements, with non-contact measurement capability and compatibility with Type K thermocouples. Its user-friendly, 5-key operation offers max, min, DIF, hold, and AVG... |
High Temp Infrared Thermometer -- OS66 Series | The OS66 Series of non-contact infrared thermometers extends OMEGA's OS65 Series shown on preceding pages. The difference: OS66 Series is designed for higher temperature applications, with accurate results in the... |
Pocket Sized Infrared Pyrometer -- OS681-CE Series | The OS681-CE is the most affordable hand-held, battery-operated sensor that safely and accurately measures temperature using non-contact infrared technology. It's easy to operate the OS681-CE. Simply point at the desired... |
Digital Infrared Temperature Scanner -- OS91 | The OS91 infrared temperature scanner is a fast and accurate instrument for general purpose surface temperature measurement. The OS91 is microprocessor powered and computer calibrated for high stability, and features... |
IR Electrical Scanner -- OS93, OS93-P | The OS93 electrical scanner is a patented infrared temperature scanner with Autozero function. It is the instrument of choice for professionals conducting regular scans of electrical equipment up to 5... |
Thermal Imager -- OSXL-101 | The OSXL-101 is a compact infrared thermal imaging sensor utilizing a thermopile array detector. The OSXL-101 sensor measures realtime temperature and a thermal image up to 300°C (572°F). Ethernet connectivity... |
Infrared Thermometer -- OSXL450 | The OSXL450 is an economical, non-contact thermometer that is simple to operate. Its patented laser sighting system defines the target for point and shoot measurement of temperatures from -20 to... |
Pocket Infrared Thermometer -- OS685 | The ultra compact OS685 has been specifically designed to fit into your pocket, just like a pen, so that you can carry it with you anywhere you go. You simply... |
Precision Digital Thermometer -- INFCTP Series
RTD Temperature Meter/Controller -- INFCRP Series |
The unparalled accuracy of the NEWPORT® Electronics INFINITY® signal conditioning is available in an economical series of Panel Meter/Controllers. The NEWPORT INFINITY® "C" series of meter/controllers feature a four digital... |
4 Input Thermometer and Data Logger with USB Interface -- HH1384 | This instrument is a digital 4 input thermometer and data logger that works with any K, J, E, T, R, S, N, L, U, B and C Type thermocouple temperature... |
HH80 Series Thermometer/Datalogger -- HH80 Series | This series of handheld units provides a unique feature for collector mode and a logging mode capability. When used in the collector mode only,the unit can save up to 5000... |
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS523 / OS524 Series | With a combination of powerful features, the new portable and rugged high temperature OS523/524 series infrared thermometers offer solutions for many non-contact temperature measurement applications. Emissivity adjustable in 0.01 increments,... |
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS530HR
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS530L Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS531 Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS532 Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS533 Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS534 |
With a combination of powerful features, the new portable and rugged OS530 series infrared thermometers offer solutions for many non-contact temperature measurement applications. Emissivity adjustable in 0.01 increments, the OS530... |
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS530E-DM E Series | With a combination of powerful features, the new portable and rugged OS530E series infrared thermometers offer solutions for many non-contact temperature measurement applications. Emissivity adjustable from 1.00 to 0.1 in... |
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS530 E Series | With a combination of powerful features, the new portable and rugged OS530E series infrared thermometers offer solutions for many non-contact temperature measurement applications. Emissivity adjustable from 1.00 to 0.10 in... |
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS523
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS524 |
With a combination of powerful features, the portable and rugged high temperature OS523/OS524 series infrared thermometers offer solutions for many non-contact temperature measurement applications. Emissivity adjustable in 0.01 increments, provides... |
Handheld Infrared Thermometer -- OS523E / OS524E Series | With their powerful features, the portable and rugged high-temperature OS523E/524E Series infrared thermometers offer solutions for many non-contact temperature measurement applications. Their emissivity, adjustable in 0.01 increments, allows them to... |
Handheld Digital Thermometer -- HH500 Series | • J, K, T, E, R, S, N Thermocouple and Pt3926, Pt385 RTD Input Types • Provides Max/Min., AVG, Hold, Relative • Warning Beeper with Hi/Lo Setting, Time Setting on... |
Handheld Digital Thermometer -- HH508 and HH509 | HH508 Single K/J/E/T/S Input Backlit LCD Accepts Type K/J/E/T/S Thermocouple Inputs MAX/MIN, AVG, REL, HOLD Functions Single Input HH509 Dual K/J/E/T/S Input Backlit LCD Display Accepts Types K/J/E/T/S Thermocouple Inputs... |


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SCRANTON — For the first time in more than 30 years, a new person will head the Greater Scranton Chamber Of Commerce.
At a news conference Monday morning in Scranton, Robert Durkin was named the new president and CEO.
Most recently, he had been the director of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
Durkin will replace Austin Burke when he retires in September.
Burke has been president of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce for 31 years.


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Poll: Strengthened By Immigration Policy, Obama Leads Romney In Ohio, Pennsylvania And FloridaLast edited Wed Jun 27, 2012, 11:33 AM - Edit history (1)
Earning high marks from voters for his new immigration policy, President Barack Obama leads Mitt Romney in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida in a new poll from Quinnipiac University released Wednesday.
http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-%28fl-oh-and-pa%29/release-detail?ReleaseID=1767 The presidents largest lead is in Ohio, where he tops Romney, 47 percent to 38 percent. Obama is strengthened in the Buckeye State by advantages over Romney among both women and independent voters. Women widely prefer Obama over the presumptive Republican nominee, 50 percent to 35 percent, and the president holds a solid lead with independents, 45 percent to 36 percent. Ohio voters also say that Obama would do a better job than Romney on the economy by a 5-point margin, 47 percent to 42 percent. In Pennsylvania where Democrats have carried the last five presidential elections Obama leads Romney, 45 percent to 39 percent. Much like in Ohio, the president is bolstered in Pennsylvania by an edge with women voters, 48 percent to 36 percent. But Pennsylvania voters are evenly split on the question of who would do a better job on the economy. Obamas smallest lead in the poll is in Florida, where he edges Romney, 45 percent to 41 percent. But Latino voters in the Sunshine State overwhelmingly back the president, 56 percent to 32 percent. That amounts to a considerable bump for Obama among the burgeoning voting bloc since Quinnipiacs June 21 poll of Florida, which showed the president leading Romney by 10-points among Latino voters in the state. Obamas gains with Florida Latinos suggests that his directive to halt the deportation of some undocumented immigrants is bearing political fruit. http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/barack-obama-mitt-romney-ohio-pennsylvania-florida-poll-quinnipiac.php?ref=fpnewsfeed BARACK BOUNCE: OBAMA UP AFTER IMMIGRATION PLAN http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/27/quinnipiac-polls-obama-romney_n_1630225.html
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This is a fairly long list of online sites, mobile apps, and community options for making and saving money. There are just a few affiliate links. I didn't intend for this post to be this long, but I kept finding new products and information that I wanted to add to it. What started off as just three things has become a somewhat comprehensive list of products and reviews, and I've tried to format it in a way that makes it easy to read. I hope you find some useful information here, and happy holidays!
The holidays can be expensive, especially if you have a larger family. Us, well, we're a small family. I'm an only child, and my mom is just one of two kids. However, that doesn't mean holidays can't get expensive, especially since if I want to see hubby, there's either plane tickets to purchase or a 3,400 mile round trip to drive (one year we drove from Georgia to New Mexico, New Mexico to Anaheim, Anaheim to Seattle, then flew back to NM!) Plus the older my daughter gets, the more expensive the items on her wish list seem to get!
Here's some ways I've found to have a little extra cash this time of year, but hey, don't stop there! Use these programs year-round to continue earning and saving money. You've probably heard of most of these, but some are actually new to me, so maybe you'll find something new too!
Online surveys
The first way I've found to make extra money is through paid surveys. Yep, these actually do exist! I was super skeptical to think they did, but I have made real money (not points) and I haven't even taken surveys every day. This is through Vindale Research, and you can sign up for it here (broken link fixed).
It doesn't take much time at all. I've been doing it about two weeks and have made over $15 already (Update: $20.90 is my balance as of 11/17/14), and like I said, I don't even take surveys every day. I also have actually enjoyed the surveys (I just took one last night related to travel, and it was really cool and informative). I've earned money for surveys that took as little as one minute. I took part in one last week that was really exciting, but I can't say what it was (you can't talk about a lot of the surveys you take due to confidentially reasons, as many are products not yet on the market and they're sharing proprietary information with you).
You don't have to enter personal information aside from the usual – name, address, etc. (Be wary of anything online that asks for your social security number or other more personal information!)
You can take some really neat surveys and actually learn new things in the process. I haven't been bored yet.
You can take surveys on your cell phone.
Surveys are worth anywhere from $0.31 to $10 each.
You can choose to receive payment through PayPal or a check.
You have to do a lot of clicking, and repeatedly enter information like your date of birth, marital status, race, gross yearly income, zip code, etc. to be matched to surveys (companies who contract sites like Vindale to do research for them are often looking to hear from very specific demographics), then reenter it for statistical purposes. But that's still far less work than "real" job!
You won't qualify for a lot of the studies simply because of the demographics they need for particular studies, and that can be a let down.
Points programs
I'm using Swagbucks and Ebates, and I'm happy with what I've seen so far.
I've been using Swagbucks for about two weeks now, and I have about 1,005 Swagbucks (SBs). At 2,500 I can get a $25 Amazon gift card, or gift cards to other merchants that I actually shop at.
How I use Swagbucks: I do the daily tasks that earn me guaranteed SBs, such as daily poles, watching two short videos, and going through the "NOSO" (no obligation special offers, you can skip all of them and still earn your SBs). I installed the Swagbucks taskbar, which is totally unobtrusive, and receive SBs for that. I use the search function on the Swagbucks homepage to search, and I get awarded Swagbucks for that (usually about 8 SBs, but it is randomly rewarded – you don't get SBs for every search). I also downloaded the apps to my mobile phone so I can earn SBs even if I'm not at my computer.
I thought it was really cool that I purchased my husband's plane tickets through Expedia via Swagbucks and earned over 600 Swagbucks for it. I plan to use it to do other online shopping when I can as well, and when Ebates isn't an option.
It's almost no effort. Seriously. I can earn Swagbucks just by watching videos (like movie trailers), playing fun games like 3D Mahjong (kinda addicted to that one), and doing all the usual searches I'd normally use Google for.
You'll end up with a lot of emails, so don't use your primary one. I recommend making an email you'll use just for programs related to Swagbucks.
If you'd like to check out Swagbucks, here is the link.
Ebates: I'll be honest that I kind of forget about Ebates, as I don't do that much online shopping. But with Christmas coming up, I will hopefully remember to use it more as that's when I do most of my online shopping.
I've received checks from Ebates. It's easy to use. There's some good deals to be had if you pay attention. If you do a lot of online shopping, you will probably benefit from Ebates.
You are sent a check each time you earn a rebate, so there's no payout limit you need to reach first. I'd personally rather them wait until I've reached $25 or so, but I understand why they do it the way they do, and it may not be an issue for you.
I had one instance where I didn't get back 15% of a purchase I was suppose to. It would have been around $9, so I wasn't too happy with that.
Here is the link to check out Ebates.
Other ways I've occasionally made and saved money online
Ebay. I'm pretty sure that's still a thing 😉
Buying and selling items via Facebook buy and sell groups. I have a bunch of pet care supplies I'm going to be selling this weekend, and I expect to make around $400 from that, solely selling on Facebook. I scored Mr. Hogles' big cage on Facebook for just $40.
Subscribe and Save from Amazon. I've used this in the past but have now found the same prices at Wal-Mart on what I was subscribed to from Amazon. In comparing prices between Amazon and Wal-Mart today of two items that I can see needing to buy frequently – diapers and razor blades – I saw a difference in price of just pennies. I don't know what you buy though, so you might find savings there.
Programs that I've seen other bloggers using successfully
Guidecental is a site where you post your DIY's, with photos and instructions, and get paid to do so. There's residual income that you get when your guide is "liked" (about $0.05 but it varies). Live Randomly Simple recently did a post about it, and since she actually uses it, I'm sure you'll find her information helpful.
Smart Phone Apps
Ibotta is one I used before but quit because they mostly offered junk food and prepackaged food, which we eat very little of, and even with the cash back on household and personal care items, it was still cheaper to buy the store brand in most cases.
However, I recently downloaded it again and found that they offer a better selection of items than they did previously. For example, for offers at Wal-Mart today I see $0.25 back on a loaf of bread, a dozen-count eggs, 1.5 qt or larger ice cream, 59 oz or larger juice (but it doesn't apply to blends such as pineapple orange), and gallon-sized milk. If you buy these on most shopping trips, like I do, that's $1.25 back.
There are of course exclusions, but it could still be worth using again. There also seems to be more offerings for beauty, household, and personal care items than there was before. It's a free app, so it's worth checking out.
Favado is one I just downloaded, but I'm liking it so far. It shows me the deals going on at my local Big Lots, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Walgreens, and Kmart. Unfortunately, I do the bulk of my grocery shopping at my local Albertsons, and the app says it can't find any information on that store's sales (our store was recently bought by United so it's technically not a "real" Albertsons anymore, and I assume that's why). Nor is it able to pull information for my local Wal-Mart either.
I can see that Kmart has Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue, 9 rolls, for $4.49, but Walgreens has the same thing for $2.99. I can also see that Walgreens has Skippy Peanut Butter, 16.3 oz, for $2.50 each, and if I buy 2 participating Skippy products, I get 1,000 points which is equal to $1 in store credit.
So in terms of finding who has what on sale, Favado is looking pretty good so far, so long as I'm not using it to find the best deals on groceries. Those of you with other brands of grocery stores, such as Safeway, Costco, CVS, Smith's, Sprouts, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods, might benefit even more from Favado.
Cartwheel from Target. I do a LOT of shopping at Target, especially now that I have the Red Card debit card and get the 5% off at every visit. Combine that 5% with my Cartwheel deals, and that can be some serious savings!
Options in your community
Sell items you no longer need or want at a consignment store or at community yard sales. My city does a city-wide yard sale twice a year and it only costs $25 to reserve space at the park where it's held. That includes the permit.
I mentioned Facebook already, but if you are a cook, baker, or artist, advertise your products on the aforementioned Facebook buy and sell groups. We have people who sell homemade tamales, enchilada plates, and cakes on Facebook here. There's other things people pay for too: Help with decorating and housework, gift wrapping, dog walking/grooming, pet sitting, and running errands (people actually pay good money here for someone knowledgeable and artistic to put up their outside decorations). Of course, check the groups rules first!
So what about this "Tsu" thing?
Tsu is a new social media site that is similar to Facebook, only they claim to pay you for using it. I've been on there for 2 weeks and I've made $0.07. No, I haven't used it all day, every day, and no, I don't have thousands of friends. I read a post recently from a blogger that says she's made $10 so far, but she has over 400 friends on there. It looks like Tsu needs to be used the same way as Twitter if you want to make any money from it, and that doesn't make it a Facebook replacement unless you use it just for your business/blogging stuff.
Additionally, it's still fairly glitchy. You can't add your own comment to something you share, and there's no confirmation that something you've shared has been posted. It is neat that you can post something up on Tsu and choose to share it to Facebook and Twitter, just like Instagram, but it's no replacement for Facebook and I don't think it ever will be unless some fatal design flaws are fixed.
The main thing that I feel will be the downfall of Tsu is that there's very limited privacy controls (your options are "only friends" or "public") and no option to delete or edit content. I haven't seen anyone sharing photos of their kids or the kind of personal information I see daily on Facebook, and for good reason: once you put it out there, on Tsu, it's there forever. Including your profile. In my opinion, this makes Tsu a pretty bad idea for any sort of personal information to be shared, and one I'll be using only for non-personal stuff such as blog content promotion. If you'd like to check it out – and it's invite only – here's the link to join my "tree" as they call it. I don't use it much but we can still be friends, and this'll allow you to check it out for yourself.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Much discussion is given about the best way to 'game' certain workouts. With the rise in popularity of events such as the CrossFit Games (and the popularity of CrossFit in general), many people seem to be equating 'best workout' with 'best strategy for a particular workout', instead of best effort put forth on a particular workout.
Let's look at a very basic example, the CF workout 'Helen', which is done for total time:
400m Run
21 Kettlebell Swings
12 Pullups
Repeat 3x
If competition was important to me and I absolutely had to beat Kelly and Angel (it's an ego thing...), I would be reluctant to go too hard on the running as I am a total hack runner. By dogging it on the run, I'll remain relatively fresh for the things I'm already good at, most likely resulting in a lower overall time. This is great if my goal is to beat Kelly and Angel. This is not so great if my goal includes not being lame at things I'm already lame enough at.
Now, knowing that I am a hack runner, what physical improvements to my running do I receive from being a big baby on the run (Hint: lower total time/better score does not always equal direct physical benefit)? How do I expect to become better at running hard and recovering if I never subject myself to that at the very time I should be...in Training!
And there lies a bit of a disconnect in many people's training. The gaming of workouts has become standard practice for many of us despite the fact that we have no desire to be 'Best CFer On Earth'. Instead, the focus should be 'How can I bring my weak points up?'. The answer is to put forth the best effort possible on the things you are not good at, even if it means you blow up later on. That's what practice is for. Does it really matter if you struggle in training? Will your world end if you don't finish first, but you really give it your all on something that is difficult for you? My guess is that you will find the final product to be much more capable and complete if the stopwatch or scorecard is not your only reference while training.
Personally, I find that when I start worrying too much about the number on the timer for too many workouts, I train myself out of the ability to put forth a truly max effort: My body (and mind) has been conditioned to hold back for fear of what's next. The timer hides my quality of effort on the things I am reluctant to push. Lately some 'quality of effort' workouts have been turning this tide around. These workouts all include plenty of rest between efforts and each effort is the best I can put forth in that moment. Things like:
-How far can I carry/drag/push that thing?
-How far up the hill at Buena Vista park can I sprint (not run) before I have to stop?
-How many reps can I get (think back squats etc) before I have to rack the bar?
-How many pushups can I make Angel do with a 100lb Sandbag on his back (answer: a lot)
Now, if competition is your thing and gameday is looming, obviously you do what you need to do inside the rules of competition to maximize your showing. I'm not suggesting that anyone who is gaming or strategizing a workout is not putting forth a good effort, but don't let this mindset invade every aspect of your training. There is a reason that high level athletes of all stripe do not care about winning at every single practice or training camp. They are too busy trying to get better.
The stopwatch is a useful tool, but it is also blind to the quality of the individual effort.
-Adrian 'Faster-Isn't-Always-Better' Bozman
21 comments:
- dave said...
another great post. i check here all the time hoping for posts like this and tuesday's. thanks for doing these!
I agree 100%
Although I suffer from the addiction of gaming every single workout. I tell myself it is being efficient. But alas I know I will take it way to easy on the row or run in order to make up time somewhere that hurts a lot less.
Time to change. - 10:53 AM
- John Hill Gardner III said...
awesome post
- Spencer said...
Great post Adrian - one of the best things I've read in a while
Spencer (in Dallas) - 8:41 PM
- Ross Naughton said...
I disagree that this is a good post. Faster is *always* better, even if at the expense of form, friends, or family.
---rkn - 8:27 AM
- Tom Woodward said...
Great post Boz. I really like the idea of doing single mode efforts with some rest in between. Makes you go balls out on every rep. Especially when it's a head to head comp.
- meg said...
ross. either comment more often or come back to sfcf.
Great post Adrian. Subtle attitude tweak and it changes the whole game. I'd forgotten the fact that the daily training session is for development and discovery not necessarily setting a pr or "managing" the effort. Thanks for smacking me in the forehead again!
Great post. I love this blog.
Those pics of heavy drags while holding DBs are bad ass. CFSF seems like one the most unique, random and amazing affiliates.... - 12:37 AM
- Ross Naughton said...
Aw thanks Meg! I'm workin on it. Give me about a year and a half.
- Matt said...
Boz, you rock! I love this post. Hope you are well brother, Cheers
Matt (CrossFit Brisbane) - 4:39 AM
- Grant said...
Nice work, Boz. You are beginning to deliver again, finally! I'm only kidding. But seriously.
Thanks for a great weekend. After being star struck for a few minutes I was able to glean a lot from you and the rest of the coaches.
I will keep using your performance and joke cues, even if the latter seldom work.
Grant (CrossFit Ktown) - 4:02 PM
Is that a homemade Prowler? That is sweet. Defranco has some great videos on Youtube of kids training near the edge of Pukie. Is there a way to get the specs? Thanks. Great Post
Greg Boyd - 8:20 PM
It pays to be a winner. Break out the man pants and game the workout.
- jd said...
Reminds me of Georges Hebert, who "created ... le Methode Naturelle, with the ethos ...'Being strong to be useful'.... He had a rule: no competing, because he believed that when you try to beat the other guy, you are testing the other man's weaknesses and not your own."
Eloquently put. Another underlying point here is that it's all a FUN experiment, and the appeal is as much about the game as it is about the sport. We were just reminding ourselves of this at CFSBK.
- KLowe said...
Nice post. This specificaly rings true for fight gone bad. The posted scores of athletes specifically for this WOD really mean nothing to me. This is easily the most GAMED wod out there. People starting with Push press and ending with an easy row and a rest just to re-load for push press again. It is crap.
IMO FGB should be performed exactly in the order as rx'd and balls out on every exercise. Then show me how many 400+ scores there REALLY are.
-FGB rant off
Thanks for the post
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- Smarry said...
agree 100%
Although I suffer from the addiction of gaming every single workout. I tell myself it is being efficient. But alas I know I will take it way to easy on the row or run in order to make up time somewhere that hurts a lot less.
Time to change.
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Life is stressful for all of us. Behind our pretty blog banners and fancied-up food photos, there's things. Unpleasant things, sad things, scary things. Sometimes those things creep up and overwhelm us. It's important to take the time to smile, to laugh, to find reasons to cry tears of joy.
I'm currently going through the hardest thing I have ever been through – a custody fight for my only child so that she can move with hubby and I to Washington. Knowing I can't do much about my ex's position of insisting she should stay here – and his house isn't a good place for her for many unpleasant reasons – is an awful feeling. It's our job as parents to keep our kids safe, and how do I sleep knowing I can only do so much?
It just plain sucks. It feels like the universe has hooked up a Dyson and sucked all the happy out sometimes.
I have to remember to engage in the things that make me happy each day. It's what keeps me sane. So here is how I happy. I want to hear how you happy. I've decided it's a verb. It's a thing you do. How do you?
I read blogs. Kind of a "duh" statement, since I'm a blogger myself, but I really do have to say thank you to all the blogs I visit each day. I thoroughly enjoy seeing what you all make and think and do. I find so many recipes to make, crafts and DIY ideas, and just so many things! And then I PIN ALL THE THINGS! and get sucked into Pinterest which also keeps me from thinking all those negative thoughts. So yay for bloggers and Pinterest! Yes, I do mean you!
I listen to music while I shower and do my hair and makeup, either via my iPad or the Pandora app on my cell phone (it's free, after all).
I spend time with my best friend. We're both huge nerds, so we watch the videos put out by Rooster Teeth (a comedy video gaming community) or catch a movie or just act like 15-year-olds and laugh at fart jokes.
I feed and water myself with quality ingredients, not junk, although I'm actually not very good at this part. When I'm stressed or my anxiety is high, I can't eat. I have ate maybe one meal a day for the past couple of weeks. I've been supplementing with protein shakes to try and make up for it (Post makes ones that are ready to drink and contain no dyes or other artificial junk).
I spend time with my pets. Even the tarantulas, who really could not care less if I'm looking in on them, but they make me happy with their eight fuzzy legs.
I craft, even if it means I go over budget for the month. Spending more than an arbitrary amount I said I'd spend is worth keeping my sanity. Plus, well, what the heck am I going to blog about if I don't craft?!
I bake, which is something I didn't enjoy doing until recently. I hated the effort of it, but my Kitchen Aid stand mixer changed all that. There is just something satisfying about putting on music and making cupcakes or cookies that helps me to forget my troubles… for a least a little while. And come on – the result is DESSERT! How can that be wrong?!
I schedule time with hubby. We have a nightly phone call every night except Fridays & Saturdays, although we often talk on those nights too. This is super important with us still being long-distance.
I follow people on Instagram who post adorable animals photos. You can't be sad when looking at hedgehogs or silly wiener dogs. It's scientifically impossible! Speaking of, have you met Mr. Hogles yet? He's adorbs!
I don't take my time with Kayla for granted. We go shopping, or watch YouTube videos, or play games, or just talk about whatever pops into her 12-year-old mind.
I dance while cooking or cleaning or showering or driving or whenever. Passably. I guess. Maybe. Whatev. It's fun.
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Buck on the cam.
Little buck at the new cam position. This scrape deep in the brush. Moved one of the cams off the far end to cover it.
Nice young buck. Not legal.
Still wandering around. Nice looking deer but not even legal width. 2 1/2 year-old. Might be great in two years, but by then he will be as sage and suspicious as Bigfoot.
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