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by Appin
Wed Jul 19, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Questions about what folks think on the Comm's side of things
Replies: 16
Views: 2211

Re: Questions about what folks think on the Comm's side of things

Sorry for lousy reply.

I am an M0 licence holder and RAYNET member. Quiet as I am in hospital due to cancer. Plus covid

Appin
by Appin
Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Battery FAQ
Replies: 0
Views: 555

Battery FAQ

For many years a chap called Bill Darden provided a superb resource on rechargeable batteries. He has moved websites. This link is to the 2019 version. The whole site is useful. The state of charge tables let you get an accurate measure if a batteries charge allowing for temperature. https://alshain...
by Appin
Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Short wave radio
Replies: 4
Views: 427

Re: Short wave radio

Serious question. Why do you think you specifically need shortwave?

I do keep a SW capable radio. The intention is to allow me to get information from abroad if there was a UK wide problem.

Also what budget would you work too.

Appin

I am also a radio ham.
by Appin
Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Geiger Counters & Dosimeters
Replies: 14
Views: 1675

Re: Geiger Counters & Dosimeters

I have taken a look at the FNIRSI GC-01 Geiger counter. A few random thoughts. Manufactured in China so any guarantee is probably worthless and I would not trust the calibration. The measured dose range quoted is odd. Some reviews suggest the GM tube is poor quality. If so tube life may be poor. Als...
by Appin
Tue Feb 14, 2023 12:42 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Geiger Counters & Dosimeters
Replies: 14
Views: 1675

Re: Geiger Counters & Dosimeters

You do need some understanding but a working knowledge of the basics would probably see you right. Having the ability to make basic measurements of radiation would allow you to take cover without waiting for official channels to decide they had better do something. It is worth keeping in mind that b...
by Appin
Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Geiger Counters & Dosimeters
Replies: 14
Views: 1675

Re: Geiger Counters & Dosimeters

Anything radioactive have been around a while and I gave bought from them with no issues. https://www.anythingradioactive.com/geiger-counters The GMC range is more expensive but good. However, when used professionally all radiation monitors require regular testing and calibration. This is not cheap ...
by Appin
Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Knitters
Replies: 37
Views: 2318

Re: Knitters

Mrs Appin is a mad keen knitter/ crochet. Complete with huge stash of wool. Currently she is doing crochet squares for blankets. The group she links into is called hugs in a blanket. They make personalised blankets for terminally or seriously ill children. They create the blankets using information ...
by Appin
Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9
Replies: 2108
Views: 112099

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9

Please don’t be offended if you already know this but be very careful mixing paracetamol with cold and flu remedies. They often contain paracetamol in addition to other ingredients. You can easily overdose. Paracetamol maximum of 4 grams in 24 hours for an adult. Most tabs are 0.5 grams. Don’t risk ...
by Appin
Wed Nov 09, 2022 3:31 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Sandbags
Replies: 10
Views: 710

Re: Sandbags

Double check but I believe the sand after exposure to flood water is regarded as contaminated (sewage etc) so it requires special disposal. You have to pay for it’s disposal as the council says not their problem. Also hessian rots quickly once wet. Have you looked at these? Hydrosack and hydrosnake....
by Appin
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: EMF/EMP fabric or paint
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Re: EMF/EMP fabric or paint

Just for the record I have some knowledge of pacemakers. Thye all react to a magnetic field. This is deliberate. When you went for for a pacemaker check they used to put a magnet on the pacemaker . This automatically puts it into a fixed rate of 100 bpm. This was a test it is also an emergency baleo...