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#91
Announcements / Re: Hamilton Spectator article...
Last post by Victor.Abraham - July 12, 2023, 10:36:40 AMOverall good exposure for us and hopefully drives people to check us out (in a good way). I'm a little concerned that the article mentions we have unlocked gates and that we have highly valuable items on site. I think we should have instructed the reporter to be more delicate about her phrasing of this. What's done is done though.
#92
Announcements / Hamilton Spectator article on ...
Last post by John.Devonshire - July 12, 2023, 08:28:32 AM #93
Announcements / Re: Introducing the New Club L...
Last post by John.Devonshire - July 12, 2023, 08:27:25 AMHi Chris,
I don't have a link to the library on the website yet as things were in flux on a final online catalogue....
@Victor, do we have a link I can add to the site?
I don't have a link to the library on the website yet as things were in flux on a final online catalogue....
@Victor, do we have a link I can add to the site?
#94
Announcements / Re: Introducing the New Club L...
Last post by cdvideo - July 11, 2023, 11:00:26 PMa quick question The June book review is on CCD cameras call The New CCD Astronomy. I looked for it in the library but their is no listing for it. Is there a link on the home page for the library? If do I have to log in to see it? I am not able to login to the main web page but can login to the forums.
#95
Announcements / Re: Hamilton Centre Observator...
Last post by Victor.Abraham - July 10, 2023, 12:32:47 PMThanks for this suggestion Dan. I will share it at the Board meeting this evening.
#96
Announcements / Re: Hamilton Centre Observator...
Last post by cdvideo - July 08, 2023, 11:51:21 AMJust a heads up I am security system and CCTV installer for a number of years I have have done repairs and installs for Rona the Hamilton and Halton board of education and for both Burlington and Hamilton cities. Broadcast engineer for Cable 14 ,building their mobile truck and rewire of the studio control room,
I have install a cellular alarm panel in my trailer in Backus I used a 50 dollar per year sim card for it. It can call 6 telephone numbers with text messages saying what area is open. You can added vibration sensors to the doors and windows and the walls if needed this way if they try to break the door the alarm will trigger and prevent entry well sort of, with an alarm siren going off they will be unsure if the police are coming or not and may back off and leave. The cell service may be weak but a text message does not need a strong signal to send. The panel can also we access remotely to check status and to remove or add access codes.
A key less door dead bolt can be used to remotely allow a person entry and or you can have access codes given to trusted members a code that can be deactivated if the member leave the group. This is also handy to keep track of when and who access the building. Yes it will cost money but with the deductible in the insurance being what it is it can be less costly and to try to replace stolen gear and other non replaceable items is time consuming and can be frustrating.
If interested I will source different alarm panels door access and even cel phone booster systems
Dan C
I have install a cellular alarm panel in my trailer in Backus I used a 50 dollar per year sim card for it. It can call 6 telephone numbers with text messages saying what area is open. You can added vibration sensors to the doors and windows and the walls if needed this way if they try to break the door the alarm will trigger and prevent entry well sort of, with an alarm siren going off they will be unsure if the police are coming or not and may back off and leave. The cell service may be weak but a text message does not need a strong signal to send. The panel can also we access remotely to check status and to remove or add access codes.
A key less door dead bolt can be used to remotely allow a person entry and or you can have access codes given to trusted members a code that can be deactivated if the member leave the group. This is also handy to keep track of when and who access the building. Yes it will cost money but with the deductible in the insurance being what it is it can be less costly and to try to replace stolen gear and other non replaceable items is time consuming and can be frustrating.
If interested I will source different alarm panels door access and even cel phone booster systems
Dan C
#97
Announcements / Re: Hamilton Centre Observator...
Last post by Jeff.Booth - July 07, 2023, 03:39:14 PMIndeed, I echo Ed Mizzi's appreciation.
A fast, professional, involved response.
Impressive.
Welcome.
Governance at its best.
Jeff
A fast, professional, involved response.
Impressive.
Welcome.
Governance at its best.
Jeff
#98
Announcements / Re: Hamilton Centre Observator...
Last post by Ed.Mizzi - July 07, 2023, 11:46:48 AMAs a member of several years, I want to say how thankful I am to our current Board of Directors for their quick and comprehensive work on getting the OB secured and things in order. The hours they have spent on the site, online and on the phone are testament to their commitment to our Centre and their dedicated volunteer work.
THANK YOU
Ed
THANK YOU
Ed
#99
Announcements / Re: Hamilton Centre Observator...
Last post by Bruce.Cornelius - July 05, 2023, 11:35:52 PMI could bring the Mac 12" LX200. The mount doesn't work but it can be used manually. I just checked out M57 and M13 and they are quite nice through it. As long as there is someone to help load and unload I'm in.
Bruce C.
Bruce C.
#100
Announcements / Re: Hamilton Centre Observator...
Last post by Victor.Abraham - July 05, 2023, 11:16:03 PMWe may still do the Friday Night at the Observatory - stay tuned...