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  1. Missed one often used in Philly convenience...

    Missed one often used in Philly convenience stores. Called the urban gangsta. Both hands up in the air with palms open facing forward. See it all the time on the news. :biglaugh:
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    I'm getting tired of this weather. I have a 22...

    I'm getting tired of this weather. I have a 22 foot vertical antenna coming this week and it's going to get planted in the middle of the back yard on Saturday. At least I can play with that until...
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    For an SDR you don't need an antenna like you...

    For an SDR you don't need an antenna like you might for transmitting on amateur radio. Can buy a cheap matching transformer from Ebay (China) and us a long piece of wire strung down a hallway or...
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    To SDRs, I'vve now got 5. Best is an SDRplay. I...

    To SDRs, I'vve now got 5. Best is an SDRplay. I have several of the very cheap dongles but they can't tune below 28 MHz. Not bad though for $25. The SDRplays run $100 to $200 depending on model. ...
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    Getting a license these days only takes...

    Getting a license these days only takes memorization for the test. The questions are part of a question pool so study the questions and answers and you should pass. If you are in a populated area...
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    Disaster Comms

    Starting last fall I've been making strides to upgrade my disaster comms. Got my HAM license. Several amateur radios. And working up both home and portable setups. This includes power for systems...
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    Hey, I could use some of that ammo in my preps. ...

    Hey, I could use some of that ammo in my preps. You just found one of my shortfalls. Thanks.
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    I don't completely disagree with juskom95. I...

    I don't completely disagree with juskom95. I think if it's a local EMP and it happens soon he is more likely right. But I think the potential is there if it's larger for a greater disruption. And...
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    I don't think you are wrong. I do think there is...

    I don't think you are wrong. I do think there is a possibility something like that causes a societal meltdown. On the flip side when a nation is attacked from outside there is a tendency for the...
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    I recognize you may not be engaged in this thread...

    I recognize you may not be engaged in this thread now but let me throw in a couple thoughts. My opinion.

    It's likely an EMP or multiple EMPs would have a larger impact than any natural disaster...
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    Older thread but I'll add some thoughts to keep...

    Older thread but I'll add some thoughts to keep this going.

    I generally buy from JMBullion. They are competitive in price and have a solid reputation. I don't try to squeeze every penny out of...
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    New to the site and just came across this thread....

    New to the site and just came across this thread. I think the suggestions on portable receivers that include SW etc are a good idea. I have a similar unit in my kit. An external antenna will add...
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    At my age how would I know what caused it?

    At my age how would I know what caused it?
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    Lot's of good ideas in this thread. Those who...

    Lot's of good ideas in this thread. Those who know me on another site probably heard this story but:

    Several years ago we (SEPA) had the remnants of a hurricane turn in across Nj and into our...
  15. Thread: New from PA

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    That's SOP here in PA. I posted a comment in the...

    That's SOP here in PA. I posted a comment in the thread on the topic. While Wolf isn't a friend of firearms that is how the emergency declaration works. Generally not enforced. They throw out...
  16. Thread: New from PA

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    New from PA

    New member from southeast PA.
    I hunt, shoot, fly fish, camp, do a lot of outdoor activities.
    I'm also a HAM.
    And hold an FFL C&R.

    I hear good things about the site and members. Since it...
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