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Verizon FiOS Availability Map by U.S. Zip Code for Google Earth

Verizon FiOS Availability Map by U.S. Zip Code for Google Earth

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After searching high and low for a Verizon FiOS availability map, and coming up with outdated and basically useless maps, I’ve created my own.
By writing a small linux script to pull data directly from the verizon fios website and combining it’s outputted spreadsheet data with data from the census bureau I was able to create a google earth KMZ file that is available for download at the bottom of this post.
This is most up to date and most correct verizon fios availability map that I’m aware of. Please keep in mind that all areas outlined by this map are not guaranteed to have verizon fios service, this map shows zip codes that have fios access somewhere within that zip code. to check fios availability for a specific address visit: http://www.verizon.com/home/search.b2c
If you find this map useful, please consider sending some Bitcoin my way using the address below.
Thank you
-Steven

Verizon FiOS Availability Map – Google Earth KMZ

How to Solder a UHF N-Connector

How to Solder a UHF N-Connector

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UHF N coax cable connectors are typically used above 1GHZ in RF applications by ham radio operators, some commercial radio applications, wireless computer networks as well as in Radar applications. Here is a step by step on how to solder one of these to the end of 0.405″ O.D. 50Ω Coax such as RG-8 which is actually pretty simple.

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