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- Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:42 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Ham radio?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2453
Re: Ham radio?
Hi, am looking at purchasing a Ham radio but must admit I get lost with all the jargon! Can anyone advice as to which one is the one I should be aiming to get please, On a budget ofcourse! :? To find a course near you try this link http://www.rsgb.org/clubsandtraining/ The question is what do you w...
- Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:07 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: phone network
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2761
Re: phone network
Maybe a dumb non-techie question but what happens to the phone network (both domestic and mobile) in the event of an extreme crisis, i.e. no workers manning the offices? Is is one of those things that keeps working until there is some fault? In all probability the mobile Networks will be switched t...
- Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:29 am
- Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
- Topic: DIY Solar Panels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2814
Re: DIY Solar Panels
Hi, not sure if this is the right place to post this or in Equipment. Anyway, i looking for anyone that has got any experience or knowledge of how to make their own solar panels. I'm thinking of both PV - Photo-Voltaic (producing electricity) and a hot-water central heating/immersion system. Regard...
- Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:07 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Ham radio -anyone interested in free training?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5580
Re: Ham radio -anyone interested in free training?
If you are going to go the CB radio route consider building you own aerial for it. If you decide to go the Ham route again consider building you own aerials. There is plenty of info on the web, and the swr or Standing wave Ratio is easy to measure with a small meter. a simple design for the ham band...
- Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:42 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: SpareOne Emergency Phone
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1419
Re: SpareOne Emergency Phone
The only problem I can see is it depends on the cell network being usable. If a major incident takes place most people will not be able to use it as you have to be on the approved list. Also it would be taken out with a emp and possibly a large CME. CB Radio is a better idea but you must protect the...
- Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:33 am
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: Hello UKPreppers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 981
Hello UKPreppers
Hi all,
Just to let you know a bit about me. Located in snowy Wiltshire. Prepping for the unexpected, not thermonuclear war, was involved in that in the 1980s. Who remembers 'Protect and Survive?
Just looking for ideas of what to store.
Regards,
Kev
Just to let you know a bit about me. Located in snowy Wiltshire. Prepping for the unexpected, not thermonuclear war, was involved in that in the 1980s. Who remembers 'Protect and Survive?
Just looking for ideas of what to store.
Regards,
Kev