Distance is a factor but box OP refers to sm
Posted By: HappyFlaMT on 2009-03-10
In Reply to: DSL Reports disagrees with you (AND your hubby). sm - not true
makes a difference as well. I have been in this house for 10 years, and while we are probably 2 miles at most down the "line," we are unable to get DSL because the equipment and lines to our house are old and outdated. We didn't even have caller ID until about 6 years ago when they finally updated the box for this area. We are on a dirt road and were told recently that they will not be putting in DSL here, and the only way we will get high-speed is if we see them laying fiberoptic cable. We thought we might get lucky a couple of years ago when they started putting in 1000 houses across from us, but with the housing bust, that has been derailed also. So for now, I will have to be happy with my Sprint EVDO service.
Complete Discussion Below:  marks the location of current message within thread
The messages you are viewing
are archived/old.
To view latest messages and participate in discussions, select
the boards given in left menu
Other related messages found in our database
Osteo refers to bone. Ostial refers to a narrowing of an artery.
s
She refers to other posts
in whichever one she is RUINING at that moment. Laura Bush, President Bush, WMD, Iraq, Katrina, doctors, who should be MTs, etc. Usually nothing she is saying in either post has much to do with what the thread is really about. She just always turns it around so that she can spread her negativity to as many threads as possible. I don't have time for this. Turning the 'puter off for the night. Hopefully I will still be allowed to post when I check back in tomorrow. LOL. I just had to say something. Thanks for agreeing ss!
Refers to 2 different processes?
I believe that we are actually talking about two different processes. Regarding the law about electronic medical records, I thought that referred to the push that all records be accessible electronically whether transcribed by a live person or not.
The other system is the point and click program, which is already in use in some doctor's offices, ERs, etc. I don't know if it's available for acute care reports, but I personally know of at least one doctor's office and one ER that uses it exclusively, with no live MTs or editors.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Refers to 2 different processes
One of our local clinics uses the point and click system. I was talking to a podiatrist about it and he said when he receives a patient's record it is a mess and about all it gives is a diagnosis. It is coming and I don't know anything we can do about it, but it is terrible. If the shoe was on the other foot, I don't think the doctors would like it very much!
A platform usually refers to the the program
x
Who prefers VR and who refers straight typing? nm
xx
802.11 refers to IEEE code section.
These are the people who write the specs for how wireless works. 802.11a is the first generation, 802.11b, second, etc. The latest, I believe, is now 802.11g. While speed is important, and improved in the newer generations, it's also important to know what protocol the router uses as some types are not compatible. Your best bet would be to read up on the subject online by trying a site like www.howstuffworks.com. Do a search for wireless networking.
*Ebonics* refers to the street slang, etc. (often heard in -sm
rap music, etc. Lots of white people, Hispanics, and even some Asians (all gangsta' wannabes) speak Ebonics as well. It's practically a second language in itself, so referring Ebonics-speakers to ESL isn't off the mark at all.
Fear Factor is a like being an MT.
zz
Factor V Leiden.nm
x
$$ is my motivating factor......nm
x
Need is not a factor in this game. (see m)
There is absolutely no point to having a game at all if you are going to give the money to whoever "needs" it.
It's a competition, pure and simple. Sometimes wealthier people are wealthier for a reason: they are competitive. But I definitely believe that in no way ever should need be considered. That just completely detracts from the spirit of the game.
OTC or Rx is not the deciding factor. sm
As the other posters said, the deciding factor on capitalization is whether it is a brand name or a generic. There are prescription meds that are capped (Nexium), and prescription meds that are not capped (esomeprazole). There are OTC meds that are capped (Tylenol) and OTC meds that are not capped (ibuprofen).
don't forget to factor in...
the cost of working outside of the home, such as gas, wardrobe, etc., when making your decision.
Has anyone been following Psycho Fear Factor?
I don't think the Bates Hotel looks all that bad - in fact it looks a lot like MY house! So far I think the worst torture was having that newly divorced couple sleep in the same bed! I guess they signed up for the show B4 they knew divorce wuz pending, LOL. 
Simon calls that the X factor....
n
thanks, i will make it THE deciding factor also.
i'm just going to hang in there. i had some email replies for reassurance also.
I think mismanagement is a HUGE factor, here!
*
How annoying. What is it with the flaky factor?
Not transcription related but I am trying to get volunteers to help with a big community theater project and I don't know how many times I get the "oh yeah I will definitely be there blah blah" and I end up with mostly no-shows!!! I mean I know it's volunteer but why lie? If they don't want to, just $%#^ SAY SO.. Can't imagine people doing that to a real job, what idiots.
it's 108 in Indio, CA, but a mere 100 with the windchill factor! :o) NM
Hot city!
No, that's next week's Psycho MT Fear Factor.
With FranQ substituting 4 Joe Rogan.
Have you set the foot pedal up in your software. Not doing so can be a major factor in why SM
won't work. I know lots of people who just plugged the foot pedal into the computer but never set it up in the software and they had the same problems that you are having.
Totally not MT related, but where is the new season of Fear Factor on NBC? nm
I don't watch fear factor. They abuse animals. I also have better
stuff to do with my time then watch someone eat pig intestines.
Line rate isn't the only factor -- your lines/hour average is key, too.
Even at 7 cpl, keeping about 275 lines/hour average keeps you at $19.25 an hour and that is $40,000 a year.
It is a myriad of factors involved. You have to have the knowledge, be decisive, self-sufficient and very focused. Then, you need to negotiate as high a base rate as you can and look toward the incentive plan to increase your paycheck.
With our incentive, it was not worth it if I couldn't hit high lines in a day. So, I changed my schedule to hit those lines.
I am tired after my work days but having the 4 days a week off and a good income makes it worth it for me. It allows me to spend my days off doing things I want to.
Distance is a big plus
Hi,
You have a lot of advice here, but I'll add my 2 cents. When I left, I found that distance played a very big role. Make that the LAST time I left.
I scrounged, scraped and borrowed just enough to get away. My family had property 450 miles away and that is where I headed with my 2-year-old son. The distance kept me from running back during weak moments and kept him from getting to me immediately during a mad spell and becasue of the time and money issue to make the trip, he didn't bother.
My point being, the distance really helped in my situation. If it is at all possible to get close to your family and friends, then the distance will help, and the support of those who love you being close will be a big help.
Get whatever assistance is available and file for custody right away. Because my ex didn't even show up to fight, I didn't need a lawyer or anything for that part. I just went to court myself. There were juvenile advocates there that helped me.
Once you are gone for and get through the first bit, you will wonder why you didn't do it long ago. You and your kids will be better off - believe that with all of your heart.
Good luck and God Bless!
long distance
Does anyone know of a good unlimited minutes long distance company?
SBC long distance
is intended for personal conversations. I believe if they find out it is for digital (computer) use they will try to back-bill you for the full charge from when you started using it. This hasn't happened to me personally, I heard this from someone. Just a heads-up.
thyromental distance
Long distance
My long distance is through my cable company, runs through the existing phone lines. It is unlimited, nationwide, and I haven't had any problems with it at all. If your cable company doesn't offer this, you can get Vonage or a similar VOiP (Voice over IP) program. They're inexpensive. The only thing I don't like about Vonage is that it involves hooking up a router to your cable modem, and you can only plug your phones into that router. Good luck!
long distance
I started last year with a very well known phone company and after 2 months they sent me a letter saying I was using it for computer and wanted to raise my rate $30 a month. Needless to say, i switched to another company.
long distance
I use MCI and love it! It's about $70 a month.
She could even be on drugs. Keep distance.
She might think you are where she would like to be and wants to impress you in her little mind and little world.
HELP with long distance!!!
 Anyone else with this problem? Was with MCI. Had 13,000 minutes for month. Said it was a fax line. NOT!!! Said it was internet. NOT!!!!. I am in North Carolina calling Illinois for my work. AT&T says anything over 5000 minutes is excessive and will not get service for business line. Any ideas? Desperate.
long distance
Try ACC Business, a division of AT&T. I have a resume business and have used them for over 10 years. It's less than 3 cents a minute. Check it out!
Resume
long distance
Verizon and it is about 49.00 a month unlimited without voice mail, call waiting, and caller ID.
long distance
 I use MCI. It is not the cheapest, but it is reliable, and it is $77.00 per month. As far as I am concerned anyone ! beats AT&T!
LONG DISTANCE
You may want to check out SunRocket for $25/month you get unlimited long distance. You do need high speed internet though.
Do you use 800 # or long distance? nm
nm
long distance
I don't know if they are the least expensive, but i have MCI and love it. Total bill is $75 a monh, and every 12th month you get free.
long distance
Have you considered Vonage. Depending on your internet speed (cable or DSL) and depending on the equipment that you have to use, from what I understand this can be used with just about any equipment. Check it out.
Long Distance
We use QWest and pay $20 + fees, tax, etc. I guess from what you all said that is good!
long distance
 Does anyone use Qwest for long distance service? Thanks!
long distance
I use Verizon unlimited long distance.
long distance
I just found about a phone service, Quest, for flat rate of $25.00 per month - no questions asked about business, etc. Good luck!
LONG DISTANCE
I use AT&T. Get a business account (does not cost more and if you have problems with your phone lines they fix it right away, no waiting.) The price is terrific (I pay for two lines unlimited long distance) and it is around 100.00 a month for both, no long distances charges and great service. I have thought about Vonage or Charter, which would save me some money. If it is available in your area you should check it out. You can keep your old phone numbers too. I think I will stay with AT&T for a while longer until the reliability of Vonage and Charter along with the quality of sound is a sure thing.
I would think that you would not have long distance - sm
like you say unless you call your clients a lot, and even so you should be able to get away with an unlimited plan. Do you have them call in on an 800 number service and that is what is costing you? If that is the case maybe get them set up on handheld digital recorders and have them send the work through a FTP, would be a lot cheaper. As for your equipment, I'd think it would be paid for by now, and of course you can write off all your expenses so that at least saves you tax dollars. Paying your people less should be your last option. It is hard to believe your overhead is so high every month, with .10 a line to fool with, unless these 44 clients do not really produce much in terms of work, if each only does 5000 lines a month, at .10 a line left over that is $22,000 (your cut for yourself and overhead), and you cannot pay your overhead with that? Even if they only do half that, 11K a month is a lot of scratch to pay your LD, attorney, equipment (again do you buy new stuff every month?). There is definitely something wrong with this picture, you need to examine your costs closely and figure out where every penny is going, and start shopping for a new LD carrier, or whatever to get your costs down. If you do pay cuts be prepared for people to leave in droves.
You can use AT&T for long distance
you just have to change over to a business phone from residential. I have to do that myself as I going to be changing places I work for and will need unlimited long distance. It is not too much more than what I pay now.
Long distance. sm
I had the same problem with Verizon. I have used this service since the 90s' and am very satisfied.
http://ld.net/products/?product=uni&cogid=6040&refid=ld.net/
Distance from keyboard
Lately I can't seem to get comfortable with my distance from the keyboard or where my chair is. Any good general rules on this? I don't seem to like my chair centered (not sure why) and had marked the spot where I like it with tape (marked the specific leg and the spot I like the wheel), but lately it doesn't feel right.
I noticed, too, that I have been pulling my keyboard closer and closer to the point some movements are hard to do. When I become aware of it, it does feel weird, but then when I push it back, that doesn't feel right either.
Good grief!  - (Not sure what this little guy is doing, but I think I can relate. Lol)
Distance does matter....sm
Your husband is incorrect.
Whether it's DSL, ISDN, T1 or any other signal requiring higher speed than analog lines can support "natively", distance is an enormous factor in provisioning these services.
18,000 feet is about the maximum disance that a DSL signal will be provisioned for, and assumes certain characteristics prevail for the line. However, at that or some lesser distance, it is possible, as with any signal, to repeat or retransmit the signal along another segment. (It could also be picked up on a microwave segment and transmitted, for that matter).
Unfortunately, telcos will not "build out" their DSL facilities from the central office unless there are sufficient potential subscribers to justify the cost. This is not a problem in town and the equipment needed to extend the signal to segments beyond the maximum distances will be installed.
However, such is not true in rural areas. (Look at any DSL coverage map.) This is why the problem of DSL provisioning to rural America have been called "the last mile" problem.
Line quality is also a factor, so that you can live across the street from a central office and not be able to get DSL because your analog (regular) phone line for some reason won't support the signal.
|
