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- Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:26 pm
- Forum: Logistics and Transport
- Topic: Ultimate BOV anyone?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7484
Re: Ultimate BOV anyone?
It's a couple of pound out of my price range, but if I dig down the back of the sofa... But is this the ultimate BOV? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3246096/Forget-camper-vans-meet-camper-TANK-18-tonne-585-000-vehicle-looks-ideal-people-like-holidaying-outdoors-warzone.html At 5 miles per ...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:37 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: CB hints and tips......
- Replies: 41
- Views: 36176
Re: CB hints and tips......
I'm thinking of getting a walkie talkie, would something like this be anygood? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261211366033?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Cant afford much more. I havent been on CBR since early early 90's. Any advice hint tips or links would be much apprec...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:28 pm
- Forum: How are you preparing
- Topic: The age old question
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7947
Re: The age old question
I dont have to convince my OH that its a good idea, she is pushing me to do more and only the other night she was talking about ( could keep her quiet )where our bug out location is. No real issues in the convincing dept. I really have a good woman behind me ( cracking the whip and pushing me along...
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:56 pm
- Forum: How are you preparing
- Topic: The age old question
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7947
Re: The age old question
I dont have to convince my OH that its a good idea, she is pushing me to do more and only the other night she was talking about ( could keep her quiet )where our bug out location is. No real issues in the convincing dept. I really have a good woman behind me ( cracking the whip and pushing me along)...
- Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:06 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: could a dog work a MANUAL treadmill?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2903
Re: could a dog work a MANUAL treadmill?
I seem to recall a programme on the BBC presented by Lucy Wolsey or Suzanna Lipscomb where they showed a dog powered treadle used in nineteenth century in kitchens to turn meats or whatever on the spits. Oooh now there's a thought! Attach a Dynamo and BINGO! Your very own electricity generator :lol...
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:46 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: Antennas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4189
Re: Antennas
No, the colinear will already be tuned for the bands it was intended for.preparedsurrey wrote:Being ignorant of ham radio stuff do you need to check SWR or is that just a CB thing?
- Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:29 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: Foundation course
- Replies: 43
- Views: 13913
Re: Foundation course
Just got my course dates Wingfoot, the first two weekends in November, that give me plenty of time to read the Foundation now Book and do the Essex Ham course on line. As Hamradioop has mentioned it probably is easy, but there is no harm reading up prior to the event. Thanks for your feedback Harlo...
Re: Aldi Axe
No axes in our local Aldi, but they do have the 2 tonne puller/winch device for £9.99. I got one last year, havent used it yet but can see a multitude of uses for it. http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/2-ton-heavy-duty-power-puller-12-99-instore-aldi-from-next-thursday-21st-march-1500706 Link https://...
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:25 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: Baofeng UV-5R
- Replies: 57
- Views: 31556
Re: Baofeng UV-5R
Thanks for your advice M. Have you had any planning issues with the council regarding the height? Phil No issues. The 10m vertical antenna behind it is even higher and the OCF windom is even higher than that. I suppose if you dont upset the status quo, no one will object. Do you know and get on wit...
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:03 pm
- Forum: Books and Educational Materials
- Topic: Survivors, BBC series 1975
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5345
Re: Survivors, BBC series 1975
greyman wrote:Brilliant series
Downloaded years ago.
Another one to look out for is The last train.
The last train.
Very good, see it when it first came out, recommend a watch of it if you can find it.