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by Alf_resco.
Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: PTT. Simples...
Replies: 29
Views: 7599

Re: PTT. Simples...

Cheers gang.
Don't really want to go down th route of licenses and certifications and all that, just simple PTT walkies. Multi channels and with HZ powers and extra long aerials all go over my head a bit.

However I'll go stalk the Baefongs and see what comes up.
by Alf_resco.
Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: PTT. Simples...
Replies: 29
Views: 7599

PTT. Simples...

Any suggestions on multi handset PTT walkies?
I'm after something that doesn't need massive distance or anything fancy, just a simple PTT comms kit.

Any links or suggestions to something you guys may already use?
by Alf_resco.
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: I’m new hello
Replies: 12
Views: 2893

Re: I’m new hello

Hello new here, not entirely new to prepping but I have a lot more to do & learn. I’m female in my mid thirties, living in Norwich & have quite a good food/water/household/backup emergency prep but also looking for ways to be a bit more self sufficient rather than purchasing it all. I’ve be...
by Alf_resco.
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Derbyshire Woodland. Potential little community?
Replies: 13
Views: 4702

Re: Derbyshire Woodland. Potential little community?

Rob wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:10 pm Hi, is this project still being thought about? I live in greater Manchester and I would love to join a community.

Rob
The woods got sold to someone else.
Currently considering an old quarry now...
by Alf_resco.
Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Wide mouthed Stainless thermos..
Replies: 13
Views: 2671

Re: Wide mouthed Stainless thermos..

Got a bog standard one from Argos. Just rinse well, soak in hot & soapy, then wash thoroughly - a big bottle brush can help with that. If it smells, I leave it standing filled with water & a tablespoon of bicarb. Anything I have like that, if it's stored long term, it gets a tablespoon of b...
by Alf_resco.
Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:18 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Wide mouthed Stainless thermos..
Replies: 13
Views: 2671

Re: Wide mouthed Stainless thermos..

ForgeCorvus wrote: Wed Sep 02, 2020 7:17 pm BTW I have a bog brush (bought new for the purpose) I use as a bottlebrush because regular ones are a bit skinny
Don't get them mixed up.
by Alf_resco.
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Wide mouthed Stainless thermos..
Replies: 13
Views: 2671

Wide mouthed Stainless thermos..

Anyone got any real world suggestions for a wide mouthed Thermos?

I always struggle to get my ordinary ones cleaned out after flling them with soup and things..
Real world suggestions would go a long way.
by Alf_resco.
Sun Aug 30, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: 27 years in the woods!
Replies: 7
Views: 2386

Re: 27 years in the woods!

PreppingPingu wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:37 pm Thanks Alf for that link - that was fascinating and somewhat thought provoking.
I normally just skim read, but that got me from start to finish!
by Alf_resco.
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:29 am
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: 27 years in the woods!
Replies: 7
Views: 2386

Re: 27 years in the woods!

Has anyone else read this? "The Good Life: Up the Yukon without a Paddle" by Dorian Amos. It describe a Cornish couple's first year in the Yukon in the 21st century. Plenty to ponder for off-gridders and preppers . I have trouble imagining how tough it would be living in a Yukon winter le...
by Alf_resco.
Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:59 am
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: 27 years in the woods!
Replies: 7
Views: 2386

27 years in the woods!

Yes, there seems to be a lot of theft, but imagine doing 27 years in the woods!! Seems like we all need to stoc up on booze! "His first goal was to get fat. This was a life-or-death necessity. "I gorged myself on sugar and alcohol," he said. "It’s the quickest way to gain weight,...