Submitted by puck2 t3_zv0wuk in RhodeIsland
Lots of wires running into the bottom of it.
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Captain-Cannoli t1_j1mfomk wrote
Transformer
techsavior t1_j1mgwjf wrote
That is a 5G antenna on the utility pole. This is more and more common as wireless carriers extend their 5G coverage.
puck2 OP t1_j1miofr wrote
Definitely not a transformer. 5G seems more likely?
LetterheadPuzzled445 t1_j1mj4vq wrote
A hat
Beezlegrunk t1_j1mnwcz wrote
It becomes a robot …?
Pdmnt t1_j1mo299 wrote
I mean let's not jump to conclusions yet, could still turn into a badass talking robot and then only captain cannoli will be laughing
Status_Silver_5114 t1_j1mo6zs wrote
Not 5g. 5g looks like a fancier version of the cell antennas.
overthehillhat t1_j1mp0e1 wrote
Big Bose speaker to prevent Osprey nests
Street_Run_6445 t1_j1mqbqy wrote
Not 5g. Probably 4 or 3g. These microcells are everywhere. They bridge the gap or dead spots towers can't cover.
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Beautiful-Page3135 t1_j1mv4ro wrote
Hit em with the bass drop
bzarins t1_j1mw7yn wrote
Definitely small cell 5g. Another source
https://www.americansforresponsibletech.org/5g-antenna-identify
Used_Offer3967 t1_j1mwfke wrote
R2-D1, the previous 'trash-can' version of R2-D2, which has been repurposed.
dmcculley79 t1_j1n0727 wrote
It’s 100% a transformer. You can see the spliced wires onto the main line power. 5g/4g would normally be ran through a meter and end up tying into a communication line. I’m a lineman for a power company.
2xth t1_j1nml6u wrote
Docking station for fake birds to recharge
KennyWuKanYuen t1_j1nmx75 wrote
Forbidden boofing keg
techsavior t1_j1np7xc wrote
r/tinfoilhattime
Arguswest t1_j1nsoqm wrote
Lmfao. I was just explaining to my daughter how birds were not real...
bzarins t1_j1ntfyl wrote
Didn’t even realize that was a tinfoil hat type page. Just saw it had examples of small cell antennas. Lol
Shmogeydabear t1_j1ntoqq wrote
Air-Fryer
pats-fan-till-death t1_j1o214j wrote
A keg of beer, those silly college kids
fishythepete t1_j1o3drj wrote
Nope, the lines all go into the conduit on the side of the pole.
PigpenMcKernan t1_j1o7tlp wrote
Yeah, let’s all keep our tinfoil hats in the drawer for now. I’ve seen these in Middletown and Portsmouth since before 5g was a thing.
PigpenMcKernan t1_j1o7zyz wrote
I don’t think they are 5g. I have seen these in Middletown and Portsmouth since before 5g was a thing. However, I do believe they are small cells for 3g or 4g.
theamigan t1_j1o9m11 wrote
Verizon mmWave most likely.
paulec252 t1_j1ocpzp wrote
I think this is the closest answer: This looks to be an oil-filled distribution transformer
pimetechnology t1_j1od79p wrote
Basic: They’re used by TMobile and Verizon for improved cell phone signal. Tech Explanation: oDAS cellular equipment for LTE. Some have extra 5G antennas (not on the one pictured!)
radioflea t1_j1ohjvk wrote
techsavior t1_j1olrgt wrote
Mainstream “5G” in most places is just rebranded LTE. True 5G is ultra-wide band.
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PigpenMcKernan t1_j1ophag wrote
So this is an LTE or 4g cell?
techsavior t1_j1oqeov wrote
It could be either an LTE or a 5G cell. They can use the same casing.
UsedCollection5830 t1_j1owstf wrote
Looks like ice cream 🍦 🥺🥺🥺🥺☺️☺️☺️
llanojen t1_j1p2jvb wrote
JKBone85 t1_j1pvqj8 wrote
Definitely not a transformer. Potentially an autobot.
MarionberryRough4798 t1_j1qfmdc wrote
Have you not been reading? Srs. That's twice now. 4g/ rebranded lte, same manufacturing housing for different models. Also take a while for them to install a network before your get sold your 'brand new never before seen tech' in your consumer hands. But all jokes aside these Are anti-emp shields, protecting our grid from nuclear threat. That's why we don't make transformers anymore for our vast electrical grid, we don't need them
pnihill t1_j1sy4y8 wrote
K&N Filter
puck2 OP t1_j1md55o wrote
North Kingstown