Perfect antenna, survival radio
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Perfect antenna, survival radio
I`m putting together a survival crystal radio I can hook up out in the woods.
A 100 foot steel tape works perfect for a antenna, string it out and wind it in when done.
Need a tent stake for a ground yet which I have but gotta wait till spring to try it all out.
A 100 foot steel tape works perfect for a antenna, string it out and wind it in when done.
Need a tent stake for a ground yet which I have but gotta wait till spring to try it all out.
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Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Never tried it, but I've been told a slinky spring works pretty good.....
Merle from PA
Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Cool idea, I have no idea but it would work good if your close to a radio tower.
Hang it from the celling, I don`t have one or I`d try it.
Just ordered one, we`ll see.
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Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Now that is cool! I love survival type stuff. Im a "last man standing" kind of guy. Good job buddy!
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The person that told me this used it in an apartment, where reception was poor & he wasn't allowed to make any "permanent" additions - so he just dropped it out of a window...
Merle from PA
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If a second War Between the States occurs, I will be betting on the people like Pitchy and some others on this forum to come out on top. A wan among the people of The U. S. could eliminate a bunch of our luxuries. People who know how to make things would survive.
D. Brian Casady
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Quid Llatine Dictum Sit, Altum Viditur.
Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Tube type radios are a lot more forgiving when it comes to the kind of antenna they can use. I heard a story about an old HAM that was using a boat anchor tube radio after Katrina. He used an antenna tuner on his old tube type transceiver and hooked up to a chain link fence to broadcast a call for help. If you understand the basic principals you can git 'er done!
If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough-
Isiah 55:8&9
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Isiah 55:8&9
It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Got the slinky today, doesn`t work in the house but may work good outdoors.
Check this out, had the little wood box radio hooked up this morning using the 9 volt amp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy78t4PHFp0
Check this out, had the little wood box radio hooked up this morning using the 9 volt amp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy78t4PHFp0
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Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Great reception, Lenn!
Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
If you remember watching the old movie STALAG 17 there was a guy in there that smuggled a radio from barracks to barracks in what used to be his leg after he lost it in the war.
If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough-
Isiah 55:8&9
It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
Isiah 55:8&9
It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
I don`t remember that part, but I remember them having a radio.
Because I Can, and Have
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Always consult an expert first.
Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Holy smokes bro! That thing works awesome. I showed "The Princess" and she was duly impressed.
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Thanks Jay, I want to set it up outside but waiting for a warmer day, may be in the 40`s next week.
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I hear you. Springs a comin' buddy!
That reminds me.......gotta send you a jug of the local pretty soon.
That reminds me.......gotta send you a jug of the local pretty soon.
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Hmmmmm good
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