Welcome aboard Hank !!

Welcome aboard Greywolf !!   Being a Grey Man is a art in itself, blending in, knowing who to talk to, and getting supplies in without raising suspicion of nosy neighbors. Coms will be a big asset for you.


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I know it heavy but having some Vodka on hand could find it's self useful from making friends with Russians to bug repellant.

45 Survival Uses For Alcoholhttp://www.survivalistdaily.com/survival-uses-for-alcohol/

A lightweight Hammock to get you off the ground during down pours.

http://lightweighthammocks.com/collections/front-page/products/camping-hammock-army-green-brown-double

One thing I've added to the list is car battery terminals and cable, it will make it easier to build a batter bank from the unused cars without having to strip out the stocks terminals in the car. And if the car is needed it will be easier to throw the battery back in it.

Another thing I find that is always over looked is feminine hygiene products. The right time of month they could be worth there weight in gold, lol. But can also be used for first aid to.

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Joe


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This has created a big PITA, you take the micro stamp and add it to the other crazy requirements we have and you get the situation we are facing here. The current California roster of "safe handguns" is now down to 788 models. all guns on the roster are now set to drop off January 1, 2016. The only way a gun can make it on the list now is to have the micro-stamp. All manufactures have said they will not comply ultimately there will be no new model guns in California.

Yes I know we California's get what we get because of who we've elected, but the votes for democrat's come out of southern Cal. That is one of the reasons us northern folks are trying to split this state and create the State of Jefferson.

http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/

Thank you Gil, I know because of this place my comms have expanded beyond what I set out to do.

Quote from: sdr on December 20, 2014, 11:44:51 PM
Hi folks. New to the site. So a metal cabinet with aluminum foil tape for the gaps? Any ideas?

Hello sdr and welcome to the forum, check out the link below for information that was put together here on Building Your Own EMP Faraday Cage .

http://radiopreppers.com/index.php/topic,330.0.html

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Joe

Simple and effective, looks god Gil..

X-FLARE! Big sunspot AR2242 erupted on Saturday, Dec. 20th @ 00:27 UT, producing an intense X1.8-class solar flare.

There has already been one Earth-effect: Extreme UV radiation from the flare ionized our planet's upper atmosphere and blacked out HF radio communications over Australia and the South Pacific. Below 10 MHz, transmissions were strongly attenuated for more than two hours.

http://www.spaceweather.com/

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Joe

Happy Thanksgiving to the Radio Prepper's family !!!

May your wine glass stay full today, and your pants still fit tomorrow. :D

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Joe

Congrats !!!!  :) That is no easy task, I have 2 private landing strips close to my house, they are used for the crop dusters. If you find yourself on this side and need to bug out the option is there. One of them is only a quarter mile from my back door.  ;D

Quote from: KK0G on October 30, 2014, 04:00:26 PM
I've made a living out of fixing vehicles for over 20 years and believe me, the all time best method to increase fuel efficiency is to sell your gas guzzler and use the money to buy a more fuel efficient vehicle. While it's true that the things mentioned can increase fuel efficiency, the expense to gain tiny fractional increases is far better spent on something more efficient to begin with.

Agree with you KK0G the return on investment is not there on bolt on items. For me I plan on adding duel exhaust when its time to replace the current exhaust system. The increase from the K&N is minimal but for the reusability of the filter alone pays for itself. The best way to maintain fuel mileage is maintenance. As you mentioned the best way to increase MPG is to get a new ride.

I'm driving my wife crazy right know because I keep looking for a second truck to set up for fun and also to bug out. But this one will be diesel. For me there more reliable than gas, easier to diagnose and work on (older models), and since I have been working on diesels the last 15 years it makes more since. Plus living out surrounded by farms and tanks of off road diesel has a big factor to. ;D

I have done most of the upgrades you mention I have a 2005 Toyota Tundra.

#3. Tire pressure I run between 63-65 PSI, I'm running light truck tires got rid of the passenger tires for thicker side walls.

#4. I have a front skid plate (air dam) not only does it help with air flow but protects the front diff. from damage.

#5. As for weight for me there is no way to lighten the load, with the added winch, tool box, head ache rack and other equipment I keep in the truck I have given up. But 15 MPG average around town and 20 MPG average on the highway I'm not complaining.

#8. I run 2 fans on my truck, the stock clutch fan and a electric fan. Added the electric because the clutch only engages off of engine temp and my yota runs on the cold side. It helps keep the transmission temp down and keeps the A/C cold.

#9. I changed the stock battery terminals when I got it and installed military type terminals. Makes adding accessories much easier and cleaner.

#10. I keep a extra fuel cap in the tool box, not only does help in loosing fuel vapor, but fuel injected vehicles run a positive pressure fuel tank and a lose of pressure can cause the check engine light come on.

#11. I only run NGK plugs in it and have put NGK's in all my small engines.

One thing I did do not listed that helped with fuel millage is I added a K&N air filter, it did increase fuel millage and power. And it cleanable which is great on the trail. I also add Sea Foam to a full tank once a month to keep the fuel system clean and running at optimum performance.

Another thing to add, for vehicles with serpentine belt ran accessories is to change the idler bearings when replacing the belt.

Keep your exhaust system in mind also, Toyota are bad for having rusted out mufflers. This can decrease air flow threw the engine causing a drop in fuel millage. I'm looking at replacing mine with dual exhaust this will help with fuel millage and power also.

Quote from: cockpitbob on October 21, 2014, 06:38:01 PM
I don't know about you, but I'm starting to relax about this Ebola thing.  Only 2 cases contracted here in the U.S., and no new ones in several weeks.  I now think we'll have a few more cases, or a few dozen over the next 6 months, but from what I've seen I don't think it will excalate into a SHTF situation.

At least not until the mid-term elections are over.  ;D

Living out in country we only had 6 kids last year up from 4 the previous year. I think we may have 7 this year, so we splurge and hand out full size candy bars.

This year I think I will dress up in my Czech gas mask, rubber boots and gloves, and my chemical suit.  ;D