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by Appin
Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: 2017 War With Russia
Replies: 2
Views: 2734

Re: 2017 War With Russia

I read it a month or two ago. Not impressed. I read General Sir John Hackett's book which was done in a similar vein in 1980. That was far better. I saw criticism from Naval officers saying he clearly had not asked for help over the Naval aspects because from a Naval point of view the narrative was ...
by Appin
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Shelters
Replies: 7
Views: 3001

Re: Shelters

One more partial scan to avoid the lawyers!
Modern Anderson shelter second type mk2.jpg
by Appin
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Shelters
Replies: 7
Views: 3001

Re: Shelters

Crown Copyright unfortunately. To quote "Crown Copyright Crown copyright will exist in works made by an officer of the Crown, this includes items such as legislation and documents and reports produced by government bodies. Crown Copyright will last for a period of 125 years from the end of the ...
by Appin
Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Shelters
Replies: 7
Views: 3001

Re: Shelters

This is one of two variants of the modern Anderson that they give in the book. The other includes the 90 degree idea and suggests using sandbags to add to the entrance shielding. I chose this design as it gives the details of the corrugated steel. In this one the only radiation coming in via the hat...
by Appin
Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Shelters
Replies: 7
Views: 3001

Re: Shelters

Sorry that is the 45 psi plan.

At 15 psi the reinforcement is les but also of different quality.

Appin
by Appin
Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Shelters
Replies: 7
Views: 3001

Shelters

A few people have mentioned Anderson shelters recently. As the site http://www.andersonshelters.org.uk/ points out these were cramped and cold and many people only went into them for the shortest possible period. In the 80s the Home office did updated designs for both Anderson and Morrison shelters....
by Appin
Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you doing this week? Part 3.
Replies: 903
Views: 240594

Re: What preps are you doing this week? Part 3.

If you are looking at Anderson shelters also look at "Domestic Nuclear Shelters -Technical Guidance" This was produced in 1981. It has updated plans for an Anderson type shelter which has been improved for longer occupancy. The full DNS - TG is not on the internet the only apparently real ...
by Appin
Fri Aug 26, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Use for PMR radio
Replies: 9
Views: 6455

Use for PMR radio

My other half works in a big city 35 miles from home. Fortunately she is tolerant even supportive of my prepping We have discussed options in case there is a major "event " that stops her getting home by her usual train. Given shutting off cell phone coverage is a likely option in a Mombai...
by Appin
Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Prep office/shed ideas.
Replies: 16
Views: 8707

Re: Prep office/shed ideas.

You mentioned a 1 kW PV system with grid tie in. I have been told that if there is a power cut these shut down so they do not either electrocute any repair worker and second won't try to back feed the whole area with the risk of damaging electronics over a wide area. Does anyone know if this is true...
by Appin
Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: What radio meets my need's
Replies: 19
Views: 11840

Re: What radio meets my need's

Couple of points. You actual radio needs are "interesting". The range you get depends heavily on location. A 2 metre radio signal might be heard only a few miles away if you are in valley or heavily wooded area. Stand on a hill top and you go further. use a simple hand transceiver with its...