twp @twp
6dHello All
K7KBJ @kjuenke
6dHello
JC @JC 6d
Hello!
twp @twp 6d
I've not been here in several years but Jerry lured me back...
K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid 6d
Hi everyone
K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid 6d
Ken...possible question...What advise do you have for alternative types of communcations in an emergency.
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
Ok, alternative to what? Radio?
K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid 6d
Second question...what advise do you have regarding faraday cages to protect communications/electronic gear
K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid 6d
Yes alternative to radio
twp @twp 6d
I'm getting a "Radio Offline" for the live audio feed.
K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid 6d
I don't understand...can you elaborate
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
TWP, first thing you must do is refresh your browser before doing anything else. I know you might be using linux. There is firefox for linux.
twp @twp 6d
Re an alternative to radio comms, what kind of range is needed?
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
David, I like #1
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
#2 is also good
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
The range needed varies by circumstance and disaster, I would think.
Kind Creation @guest1738864 6d
OK, rebooted browser and I hear the audio feed now. Thanks.
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
K7IN - Paul @K7IN 6d
Without radio/call phones, you need to have at least one more person to communicate with. Line-of-sight is probably the next best means, strictly visual. The Navy used semaphore flags and narrow beam lights but, the latter requires electric power and is not very good during daylight. Sound-powered telephones, like the military used since WW-I, require a pair of wires and are only good for about a mile. So, other alternatives to radio require much more preparation and training.
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
thumbs up
Intelligent Chatter @guest1738895 6d
Hi K6ST
twp @twp 6dLight beam comms are primarily line-of-sight, unless you have prearranged set of mirrors on nearby mountains/hills/trees. Yes, they do require electric power to run LED emitters and the signal drivers. LEDs are low power (< 1Watt) unless you invest in larger arrays.
Intelligent Chatter @guest1738895 6d
carrier pigion
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
Yes Barry !!!
twp @twp 6d
I like the carrier Pigeon idea. You can also raise them for a meat source...
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
I forgot about that. It's actually a hobby for many.
Eager Creature @guest1738897 6d
WA6PBU checking in on the chat
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
Paul, how was my audio?
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
I have the mic gain set at 5, half way.
twp @twp 6d
RE the use of cellphones, you will need a power system to keep them charged, but they are readily available (now anyway) and you can stockpile them for all members of your community. Solar/wind/water power makes sense in an EOTW situation.
Intelligent Chatter @guest1738895 6d
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twp @twp 6d
Ken, yes, I do use Linux and I have half a dozen browsers available. I'm using a Firefox clone, Palemoon. All is good now.
K7IN - Paul @K7IN 6d
Ken your audio was very strong this evening and your signal does very well into the repeater.
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
Thanks Paul !
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
Good to hear TWP
K7KBJ @kjuenke 6d
Thanks David. Good job
twp @twp 6d
Short net tonight...
WA6PBU @Johann 6d
See y'all goodnight
K7DWWDavid @K7DWWDavid 6d
Good night everyone
twp @twp 6d
RE Faraday cages, there is a YUGE set of information available online for many ways to make the cages. There are also commercial units available. I like the galvanized garbage cans, small to large sizes with a tin foil rim to seal the gap between the lid and the can. Jerry has information on this too.
twp @twp 6d
'night all
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