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- Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:48 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA
- Replies: 30
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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...
- 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.
- 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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- Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:00 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Under £5 hobo cooker kit
- Replies: 24
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
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...
- Sun Jan 31, 2016 3:51 pm
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: are you strong/fit enough
- Replies: 11
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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...