[R-390] Cable Guy

[Barry]

So, did unplugging it at both ends fix the problem?

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

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> From: "bill riches" <bill.riches at verizon.net>
> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 3:50:18 PM
> Subject: [R-390] Cable Guy
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: SAC [mailto:sac-bounces+bill.riches=verizon.net at list.synaudcon.com] On
> Behalf Of Tom Hayes via SAC
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 4:01 PM
> To: sac at list.synaudcon.com
> Cc: Tom Hayes <tomhayesmp at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [SAClist] Staying in your own tree
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> Jim, this reminds me of an experience with a tech from the cable company. My
> cable box gave out. I tried the usual reboot, power-cycle, unplug AC cord
> stuff before calling for service. The tech arrived and I told him what I had
> already tried. He asked if I actually unplugged the power cord or used the
> front panel power switch. I said I actually unplugged the power cord. He
> asked, "Both ends?" I asked why I needed to do that. He said that the cord
> has to be unplugged at both ends so the electricity can run out. Unplugging
> one end keeps the electricity in the cord, much like the water stays in your
> garden hose if you only disconnect one end of it. He gets paid to do this
> stuff.
> 
> Tom Hayes
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