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by Wingfoot
Sat Dec 05, 2015 11:40 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

I would definitely add a head torch, its the easiest way to navigate your home when doing tasks around the house after dark.

Wf
by Wingfoot
Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:13 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA
Replies: 30
Views: 22341

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

Thank you once again for the information and I will be sure to give some feedback when I get my 5r5's and start playing. No problem, good luck with the new radios & the foundation exam, I look forward to hearing how you get on. :D Ive been on my UV5R this lunchtime from home with it attached to...
by Wingfoot
Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: 2M/70CM ROLL UP J-POLE/SLIM JIM ANTENNA
Replies: 30
Views: 22341

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

I think these antennas in combination with the UV5R really take some beating, I also used one of these hanging in my loft space for a while prior to installing my outdoor antenna on the house & it worked brilliantly within the roof space & is a good option for a stealthy set up, where you do...
by Wingfoot
Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Calling all female preppers
Replies: 54
Views: 6936

Re: Calling all female preppers

As soon as a join the UKrno starts asking questions about weapons don't bother. You know exactly how any article is going to turn out. The timing of the weapons question may have something to do with whats happening with regards to the new gun laws being forced through in the wake of the paris attr...
by Wingfoot
Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Planning a wild camp
Replies: 19
Views: 6939

Re: Planning a wild camp

Sorry mate, didn't realise I didn't reply to this. Good advice - I know it get's perishingly cold. I'm planning on getting some wool blankets and I've got a single inflatable mattress ready to go. And I've got the four season sleeping bag (which I even use in summer 'cos I like being toasty). I use...
by Wingfoot
Sun Nov 22, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Planning a wild camp
Replies: 19
Views: 6939

Re: Planning a wild camp

I've done a fair bit of winter car camping, the first thing that surprised me was just how cold it was, I had expected the car to be warmer than a tent & to be honest, the first time I did it was a February & I had a shock, I have had warmer nights in a tent. I now use a heat reflective bott...
by Wingfoot
Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: For Storm Barney......
Replies: 21
Views: 4590

Re: For Storm Barney......

It was a bit rough but no problems here, no loss of power in our area, but others in Shropshire were not so lucky, also my antenna is still up & looks no worse for it :D

But it does look like ill have my work cut out sweeping up all the leaves once it all settles down. :(
by Wingfoot
Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Anyone got an ICOM IC-7200
Replies: 3
Views: 2572

Re: Anyone got an ICOM IC-7200

Thanks guys, some very useful info, just what I was looking for.

eham looks a good site, I've not seen it before, I can see me spending some time on there.

cheers

Wf
by Wingfoot
Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: For Storm Barney......
Replies: 21
Views: 4590

Re: For Storm Barney......

Things are starting to get a bit blustery where I live, the neighbours "for sale" sign has become an early victim of the winds :lol: Its certainly fetching many of the leaves off that had been clinging on up to this point, I put the remaining garden furniture away in the shed & took do...
by Wingfoot
Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:23 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Anyone got an ICOM IC-7200
Replies: 3
Views: 2572

Anyone got an ICOM IC-7200

I'm looking for opinions on the above radio, I want a portable unit that can double as a fixed station in between road trips, I don't have the funds to buy numerous expensive rigs. I also quite like the look of the Yaesu 857 as another option, so opinions on that or any other alternatives are welcom...