Prepper Radio Net Chat 09/06/23

[Jerry D Young]

Prepper Radio Net Chat September 6, 2023



[size=0pt]K7KBJ @kjuenke Wed Sep 06 7:42 pm[/size]
Hi People...

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 7:42 pm[/size]
Hello!

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 7:46 pm[/size]
Howdy

[size=0pt]twp @twp Wed Sep 06 7:47 pm[/size]
We're Baaaack

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 7:49 pm[/size]
Ok, where is David and his 6 possible questions?

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 7:50 pm[/size]

Hello all.

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 7:51 pm[/size]
hello Jerry

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 7:51 pm[/size]

[/color]How is the world up yonder?[/size]

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 7:52 pm[/size]
68 degrees and sunshine. Another week or two there will probably be 6 or 7 feet of snow.

Have almost all of the wood in for the nice cozy fire stove.

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 7:53 pm[/size]

[/color]That time of year, I suppose. It has cooled down slightly in Winnemucca.[/size]

[/color]Fire for warmth is good.[/size]

[/color]I see people dropping in and out of chat time after time. Am I doing that as well?[/size]

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 7:54 pm[/size]
Yep. I really like the heat from and nice fire. Reminds me of growing up. We only had a fireplace for heat.

[size=0pt]K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid Wed Sep 06 7:54 pm[/size]
Hi & Welcome everyone

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 7:55 pm[/size]
We had our first fire of the season a couple days ago and it was wonderful!

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 7:55 pm[/size]
you seem to be good Jerry

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 7:55 pm[/size]

[/color]It was wood stoves mostly, and then added a coal stove and one wood stove.[/size]

[size=0pt]K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid Wed Sep 06 7:55 pm[/size]
Possible question in addition to reading...Other than TNT handhelds, what other handheld radios can funtion as a repeater

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 7:56 pm[/size]
No wood stove, Mom would not stand for that, but nice fireplace.

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 7:56 pm[/size]

[/color]Okay. Thanks. I was not seeing it from here, but I am not sure what happens with others.[/size]

[size=0pt]twp @twp Wed Sep 06 7:56 pm[/size]
I dropped twice as I changed settings on the chat and live feed.

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 7:57 pm[/size]
Do you light that TNT radio before or after it is in your hand?

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 7:57 pm[/size]

[/color]Baofengs with just a factory repeater cord. Just about all the others with a custom cable.[/size]

[/color]Some do have to be either separated quite a ways or have a blanking circuit added to the patch cable to make sure no feed back occurs.[/size]

[/color]Thanks David. That explains that.[/size]

[size=0pt]K7KBJ @kjuenke Wed Sep 06 7:59 pm[/size]
David, are you going to present the topic we had in our email?

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:05 pm[/size]
Chimneys have been swept, new propane heater installed today, cut more wood, and have 7 or 8 cords of wood for this winter.

[size=0pt]K7KBJ @kjuenke Wed Sep 06 8:06 pm[/size]
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[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:07 pm[/size]

[/color]It is good to have a CO, carbon monoxide monitor, as well.[/size]

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:07 pm[/size]
Is that your Covid protection Ken?

[size=0pt]Quirky Pal @guest2520959 Wed Sep 06 8:08 pm[/size]
Great topic!

[size=0pt]K7KBJ @kjuenke Wed Sep 06 8:09 pm[/size]
Getting my pellet stove flue swept this month.

Covid smovid

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:11 pm[/size]
BOh, one of those deniers! Big Brother will be unhappy

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:11 pm[/size]

[/color]When it is time to have an extinguisher recharged, it is a good time to have everyone in the family or group use the one (or ones) that need service for practice before it is recharged. If the service person is there, they can explain details of each extinguisher and help you use it. The cost of the contents is minor compared to what you get out of the practice.[/size]

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 8:12 pm[/size]
Do fire stations provide personal guidance with extinguishers and escape plans?

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:12 pm[/size]
Good point Jerry. Also the local fire departments often put on fire protection demos.

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 8:13 pm[/size]
You're reading my mind, Idaho!

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:15 pm[/size]
Extinguishers yes, not sure about a plan, but our Prepper show that is coming up on Oct 14 and 15

There will be info there.

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:15 pm[/size]

[/color]I have worked three major house fires when I was on a volunteer service. Let me tell you, it is scary inside a burning house. Hard to see and without an oxygen system, really difficult to breathe. All I had was a respirator mask and I was only able to clear two room in one house and three in the other two since they were not as completely involved. Remember, you are not a pro and do not know the techniques to stay alive. This is especially important concerning overhead fire when ceilings catch fire. Which is often.[/size]

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:17 pm[/size]
My safe is rated at 75 minutes, but I sure do not want to test that.

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:17 pm[/size]

[/color]Only keep a few keepsakes on display. Keep all the rest in fire safe storage and rotate them occassionally. That way you will not loose everything. And make copies or take pictures of video of everything you really do not want to lose.[/size]

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 8:18 pm[/size]
Well Big Tobacco took care of that back in the 80s I believe and had all of our furniture and mattresses covered in chemicals so they don't catch on fire as easily

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:18 pm[/size]

[/color]If one has a two or three story house (or more), make sure you have an escape ladder the right length to get down. Teach any children how to use them as it is not the same as a solid ladder.[/size]

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 8:19 pm[/size]
The self cleaning component on ovens is also responsible for a lot of house fires

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:20 pm[/size]

[/color]If there are pets, and they are on an upper floor, you have to make the choice. Your life or theirs. However, if you have a rope and sling you can escape and then lower the animal. It takes special rigging to do so, but it is not difficult.[/size]

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:20 pm[/size]
Hurricane oil lamps also quite dangerous. They put out a pretty good light and if watched they are good. Just have an extinguisher nearby.

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:21 pm[/size]

[/color]Do not deep fry turkeys or anything else inside a home. Including inside a garage. Once that grease is hot, it will spread like burning water if spilled.[/size]

[/color]If there are any open flames used inside such as candles, fireplaces, lanterns, stoves, etc. obtain one or more fire blankets just in case someone winds up catching their clothes or night clothes on fire. It will likely safe the person from terrible injuries, as well as prevent a house fire starting.[/size]

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:23 pm[/size]
I get my chimneys swept annually.

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:24 pm[/size]

[/color]Some dryer vents use plastic hose, which is even more dangerous.[/size]

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 8:26 pm[/size]
Just bought some fire blankets! Thanks, Jerry!

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:27 pm[/size]

[/color]While I was too young to remember it, our house was burned to the ground and we lost everything. The community helped us out and no one died, so we got through it, but my older sisters and brother said it was a terrible time.[/size]

[/color]Kilo Seven Kilo Kilo X-ray checking in from Winnemucca via chat.[/size]

[/color]Children will forget much more often than most adults.[/size]

[/color]So is baofeng.[/size]

[/color]Just needs the appropriate cable that baofeng has available[/size]

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:31 pm[/size]
David, contact Bob Miller, he is in SNARS and is the local ARES coordinator.

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:32 pm[/size]

[/color]Cross band repeating is easier with input on 70cm and re-transmit on 2meters. Less interfernce.[/size]

[/color]Always use good candle holders if using candles. Also, get some earthquake putty and use a glob to secure lamps and such to a table or shelf.[/size]

[/color]I agree Ken. I was referring to very short term use in a real emergency.[/size]

[size=0pt]K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid Wed Sep 06 8:36 pm[/size]
Jerry...are you still coming to town this month?

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:37 pm[/size]

[/color]Planning on it. Probably come down the 12th for an appointment on the 13th.[/size]

[size=0pt]K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid Wed Sep 06 8:41 pm[/size]
Ken...I tried to check in just now

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:41 pm[/size]

[/color]Is it me, or is the system really noisy tonight?[/size]

[/color]I do not think Ken can talk and read at the same time David. lol[/size]

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 8:42 pm[/size]
This was a very informative topic, thank you everyone!

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:43 pm[/size]

[/color]It was, JC. And[/size]

[/color]David did a great job presenting it. He knows his stuff.[/size]

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:43 pm[/size]
It is a topic that should make everyone think long and hard about their home.

[size=0pt]K7KBJ @kjuenke Wed Sep 06 8:44 pm[/size]
Good night all

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 8:44 pm[/size]
Most definitaly!

[size=0pt]Idaho70 @Idaho70 Wed Sep 06 8:44 pm[/size]
Good night all. Be safe and NO SMOKING IN BED.

[size=0pt]K7KKX - Jerry D Young @K7KKX Wed Sep 06 8:44 pm[/size]

[/color]Yes. And for anyone that is going to build a place should really consider fire prevention and protection incorporated during construction.[/size]

[/color]Good night all. Stay safe.[/size]

[size=0pt]JC @JC Wed Sep 06 8:45 pm[/size]
Good night everyone!

[size=0pt]twp @twp Wed Sep 06 8:45 pm[/size]
Night all, I'm out.