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by TheOldHObbit
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA
Replies: 30
Views: 22469

Re: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA

:lol: Guess I'll PM you, it would appear to be more considerate. However, as a Prepper, and I understand that is what this site is all about, radio communication is one thing that people will underestimate if the SHTF. I am a little more prepared now with the kit I now carry in terms of radio and ac...
by TheOldHObbit
Sat Feb 06, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA
Replies: 30
Views: 22469

Re: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA

Man that is some build. I won't pretend to understand half of what you are doing, but I certainly wish you well with it and let's hope it works.
by TheOldHObbit
Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA
Replies: 30
Views: 22469

Re: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA

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by TheOldHObbit
Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Under £5 hobo cooker kit
Replies: 24
Views: 7043

Re: Under £5 hobo cooker kit

These seem to be very popular, made this one up for my trangia burner.

ImageBurner by Britfan, on Flickr
by TheOldHObbit
Thu Feb 04, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Trangia liquid stove advice
Replies: 24
Views: 5060

Re: Trangia liquid stove advice

1. Remove one of the brackets by undoing the wing nut: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/24789087086_950b123bde_n.jpg 20160204_154557 by Britfan , on Flickr 2. Tilt the cooker to allow for easy access of the burner. I would probably prime the burner before putting it in the cooker: https://farm2.s...
by TheOldHObbit
Thu Feb 04, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Trangia liquid stove advice
Replies: 24
Views: 5060

Re: Trangia liquid stove advice

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1607/24707309991_b029c89c69_n.jpg Burner by Britfan , on Flickr Yes, Ikea for a grand sum of £1.50. The feet use the outer most holes already in the bottom but the bolts have supporting washers each side. A further 3 blots are placed 1 hole up to sit the burner on wit...
by TheOldHObbit
Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:16 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Trangia liquid stove advice
Replies: 24
Views: 5060

Re: Trangia liquid stove advice

I have a Trangia set and love it. I use Bio Ethanol rather than meths, don't know why, always have. I have been reading about people carrying spirit cookers or similar in their cars and this got me thinking, so I built one :P https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1481/24682956282_833ea2bb23_n.jpg Burner by...
by TheOldHObbit
Sun Jan 31, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: QTY KT-8900R
Replies: 7
Views: 4480

Re: QTY KT-8900R

433.5000 MHz FM Calling channel: 145.5000 MHz FM Calling Channel. VHF / UHF Band Plans http://www.wolverhamptonars.co.uk/?WHAP=2mbp To the rescue once again ;) Got these tuned into my sets, thank you. Oh just as an edit, the Wolverhampton site is very well designed. Really enjoyed looking through it.
by TheOldHObbit
Sun Jan 31, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Generator
Replies: 19
Views: 4160

Re: Generator

This thread may seem like a share holders sales pitch, but I too would vote for Honda. I have their 1KW suitcase gene and have run it for about 10 years. Never once let me down, the only thing I have ever needed, other than fuel of course, was a new pullcord. Great little machine and would not be wi...
by TheOldHObbit
Sun Jan 31, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: are you strong/fit enough
Replies: 11
Views: 2376

Re: are you strong/fit enough

Fit..... Nowhere as near fit as I think I might need to be ;) . Like a lot of middle aged :oops: preppers I know my limits. I have planned to Hunker down rather than go trekking off, however if trekking is whats needed then a few miles a day with my necessary equipment is probably achievable. I will...