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by TheOldHObbit
Sun Jan 31, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Pleased i have candles!! putting together a power cut pack
Replies: 30
Views: 7610

Re: Pleased i have candles!! putting together a power cut pa

When we were considering things that we would need, the two things for most of us is cooking and heating. If we need to move into one room and rely on our own heating and cooking, one fuel supply was essential. I decided to go with bioethanol for both!! We have a Trangia full cook set with fuel burn...
by TheOldHObbit
Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:15 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: QTY KT-8900R
Replies: 7
Views: 4473

Re: QTY KT-8900R

I think more and more people are looking at 2/70 as a means to communication. Especially as the like of the HT Baofengs go for around £30 and are fairly easy to use. I have not explored the possibilities of other repeaters other than my local ones, but hopefully once I have my Foundation the world i...
by TheOldHObbit
Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: QTY KT-8900R
Replies: 7
Views: 4473

QTY KT-8900R

Having played around with my Christmas gifts (x2 Baofeng 5r5s) and received great help and advice from other posters on here, I have recently acquired a reasonably cheap mobile 2mtr 70cm radio. I went against my usual trend and bought this off a well known bidding site and waited for its arrival so ...
by TheOldHObbit
Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Baofeng UV-5R
Replies: 57
Views: 30302

Re: Baofeng UV-5R

I've got my Baofeng UV-5R and I've seen loads of youtube and self help websites but I am still non the wiser on how to use the damn thing. All it makes is a loud white noise sound. If I turn off the squelch then I loose my signal bars. :cry: I can't even work out how to use CHIRP (I've managed to g...
by TheOldHObbit
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Baofeng UV-5R
Replies: 57
Views: 30302

Re: Baofeng UV-5R

I've just ordered a UV-5R with the data cable, and like other having read through this thread i cant wait to get cracking and start learning. I just hope the data cable i bought works. I did pay a fair bit more for it in the hopes it'd be a genuine. For the guys who posted there initial "noob&...
by TheOldHObbit
Wed Jan 13, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA
Replies: 30
Views: 22340

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

I am unable to trip a 2mtr repeater 17 miles away with either the stock antenna or a 15" third party one, but when I put the slim jim up on a 5 mtr fishing pole it trips the repeater no problem. A great addition to the Baofeng comms bag and look forward to TXing when I get my Foundation. So yo...
by TheOldHObbit
Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA
Replies: 30
Views: 22340

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

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/23712271644_1cd791c80b_z.jpg 2016-01-12_06-59-11 by Britfan , on Flickr Got this 10 foot extension and it works great with the Slim JIm. I am unable to trip a 2mtr repeater 17 miles away with either the stock antenna or a 15" third party one, but when I put ...
by TheOldHObbit
Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Baofeng UV-5R
Replies: 57
Views: 30302

Re: Baofeng UV-5R

Well I have now been playing and learning my way around my new Baofeng 5r5's since getting them at Christmas. Now some find these little radio's the simplest thing in the world to use which obviously includes programming, well I have to admit I almost gave up as I found it very confusing never havi...
by TheOldHObbit
Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bq bio ethanol fire place...
Replies: 14
Views: 2704

Re: Bq bio ethanol fire place...

Got this from costco, great heat and very fuel efficient. No it's not plugged in lol

ImageBio ethanol by Britfan, on Flickr
by TheOldHObbit
Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Walkie Talkies
Replies: 10
Views: 12265

Re: Walkie Talkies

For the distance and terrain I would probably have to support the CB option. They are relatively cheap to buy and a couple of home base antennas would serve you well, also as has been mentioned, you could put it in your car for mobile operation. If your parents are well elevated, they will more than...