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I tried searching, however not knowing anything about this device I was not able to figure out what it is. I ran across it in the middle of know where and it peaked my curiosity. So since google failed me I figured someone out there must have a remote idea on what this is.

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Old 12-25-2014, 11:59 AM
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I would guess it is sort sort of signal relay. Likely for microwaves.
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Possibly gathers signals from devices in the area and sends the information over landlines- water meters would be one use.
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We ALL know what is REALLY is.

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That's a utility pole. Various utility companies hang wires and install equipment on them.
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I think that's a router and antenna for a Mesh Network. Like Glen, and rwest said, it picks up signals from cellular devices built into service meters. The square antenna could be a range extender.

Hope this pic doesn't break the interweb.
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Shoot some holes in it and ask the folks that show up to fix it.
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Shoot some holes in it and ask the folks that show up to fix it.
Unless they drive up in a black Audi wagon!
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Cisco CGR1240 with a directional flat panel antenna (could be 3G or WiMax, too hard to tell from here).
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Cisco CGR1240 with a directional flat panel antenna (could be 3G or WiMax, too hard to tell from here).
Ha, I was going to say Cisco too. I didn't have a clue what it was but it's always good to say Cisco.
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Yeah, well, I invoke Rule 34!
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Unless General Bethlehem made up some more laws after he got kilt, there's only 8 of em.
But then again, the postman took his spot sp I 'spose he coulda made more laws.
Ford lincoln mercury tried to make one: live and let live.

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Yeah, well, I invoke Rule 34!
Telephone pole p0rn! WOO HOO!!!

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Any clansman may challenge for leadership of the clan?

You sure you're in the right thread, Sammy?
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You sure you're in the right thread, Sammy?
They could when I was younger and more spry.
But I kilt that dumb rule when my knees started going bad.

I kinda got that Ferdinand Marcos this going on now, hope no one catches on. Doan tell em bout the treasure, deal?
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Telephone pole p0rn! WOO HOO!!!

"An then, I'ma come over thar with a WEEDEATER! An a LIVE CHICKEN!!! Hoowee! We'll have us a big ol' time Margaret!!"

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Sumthin tells me I'm gonna have to do a search on rule 34 and then regret it.
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