Can I throw a wrench into the works

[BillMasen]

We have some Ham operators on here. Perhaps we should share that information. Maybe Clyde or one of the others can setup some frequencies we can all use if we lose internet. I have several HAM radios and will be mostly listening.

On other forums they issue club or forum specific call signs, EG the Charlie Tango CB radio site issues all members with CT**** callsigns so they can clearly ID allies, Perhaps DPF could start a DPF register of callsigns to radio users ( Ham and CB etc) who want them. EG Clyde would obviously be DPF0001, Rellgar DPF002 etc

 

[BillMasen]

Comforting.

Still, I intend to practice more with my bow.

Oddly enough, I was more accurate with my recurve than my compound bow.

The compound bow has an advantage over guns because it's quieter than a gun, and a razor hunting broadhead will penetrate the same soft body armor that will stop a .357 Magnum.

Practising with our Compound bows today oddly enough.

 

[DrHenley]

Does anyone thing that the National Guard will confiscate guns like New Orleans after Katrina?

Kevin, the National Guard was acting under orders from local authorities in New Orleans, and many were uncomfortable carrying out those orders. The city announced that only law enforcement would be allowed to have guns and ordered the confiscation of guns from the citizens. The US District court ordered the city to stop and to return the guns they had confiscated.

 

[Kevin L]

Kevin, the National Guard was acting under orders from local authorities in New Orleans, and many were uncomfortable carrying out those orders. The city announced that only law enforcement would be allowed to have guns and ordered the confiscation of guns from the citizens. The US District court ordered the city to stop and to return the guns they had confiscated.

Thank you.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

We have some Ham operators on here. Perhaps we should share that information. Maybe Clyde or one of the others can setup some frequencies we can all use if we lose internet. I have several HAM radios and will be mostly listening.

I bought one of these...


oFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF)

With the right antenna high on the roof or in a tree, could it work?

Also purchased 12 of these...

BaoFeng Radio UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (6 Pack) + 6 TIDRADIO-771 Antennas and Speaker Mics + 12 1800mah Batteries + 1 Programming Cable Baofeng Walkie Talkie Ham Radio

Will get them out of the faraday cage and have my husband program them if they will communicate far enough. I bought them for around close to home so our group could stay in touch.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I was talking with a paramedic buddy, he's in one of the big cities. They're down about a dozen guys already. Early on they were getting calls, and later the 'victim' turned out to be CoVid19 positive. So that put all of them into quarantine. And some of them hang out with other EMTs, or are roomies, so that added to the list. I'm not sure how many EMTs work in that town, but this is enough to screw up everyone's schedules. It is a sign of the start of us losing our medical people. They don't die, they may not even get sick, but quarantine is not the place to practice medicine.

The situation you just said is happening is disastrous for anyone having a car accident, fall, heart attack and of course now this virus. Very disturbing Tex.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Not much will change up on the property, it will be a normal day, food, water and warmth ain't a problem, my son on the other hand, will not leave the Sheriff Department regardless of the situation, he will do his job regardless and I wouldn't expect any less.

He is an upstanding Deputy and man! You should be proud!

 

[DrPrepper]

New Orleans got slapped by the court and had to return or paid for the firearms never returned. But Martial Law is a different critter but I doubt they would do that unless it's a hotspot in a selected area.

I don’t think we have the resources to martial law all of America, do we?

 

[Robinjopo1]

I was thinking communication via HAM radios...have that on my list, but never got to it. Ugh!

Since internet can be done from home most of the time, I don’t see it being totally affected. BUT clean water, water disposal systems and electricity could be a problem.

I bought 2 hand held Hams. Gave one to daughter.

 

[eiilers]

I bought one of these...


oFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF)

With the right antenna high on the roof or in a tree, could it work?

Also purchased 12 of these...

BaoFeng Radio UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (6 Pack) + 6 TIDRADIO-771 Antennas and Speaker Mics + 12 1800mah Batteries + 1 Programming Cable Baofeng Walkie Talkie Ham Radio

Will get them out of the faraday cage and have my husband program them if they will communicate far enough. I bought them for around close to home so our group could stay in touch.

yes those will work nice. Something like this would be even better tho and can be hooked to a car battery or any 12V. Way better range.

https://www.buytwowayradios.com/btwr-essentials-gsk-ham-kguv920p.html

On the handhelds, just use free chirp software and the programming cables to put in the frequencies and also program in all emergency ones. FEMA, races, etc. there is dozens. Jut google it. Also, be sure to do your local fire, police, etc. you can find these frequencies on repeaterbook.com.
Lastly, get a ham license. You won’t regret it!

 

[grayghost668]

DVDs and card games and work on the property,,,,,I have enough to keep me busy for a couple years

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I don’t think we have the resources to martial law all of America, do we?

No way do we have near enough for even all the cities, much less the countryside.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

yes those will work nice. Something like this would be even better tho and can be hooked to a car battery or any 12V. Way better range.

https://www.buytwowayradios.com/btwr-essentials-gsk-ham-kguv920p.html

On the handhelds, just use free chirp software and the programming cables to put in the frequencies and also program in all emergency ones. FEMA, races, etc. there is dozens. Jut google it. Also, be sure to do your local fire, police, etc. you can find these frequencies on repeaterbook.com.
Lastly, get a ham license. You won’t regret it!

Thank you so much! I will get them out today. Even though my husband has never programmed one, the man is amazingly smart...one of the tech type who has been a CIO for many, many years. He doesn’t know I have them.

Do you have a recommendation for an antenna that could be put in a tree? Our elevation is around 1800 and our daughters is a little over 1000. Her and her family is just short of 50 miles from us. Do you think there is an antenna that will go that far? Or link through other antennas?

 

[Maverick]

I don’t think we have the resources to martial law all of America, do we?

No we don't, though it can to care of pockets pockets such as a city but not a whole nation, but the same thing can be done under a national emergency meaning some civil rights can be suspended for the greater good of the population.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I bought 2 hand held Hams. Gave one to daughter.

What type did you buy? Did you program them already? I bought some that I did not realize were HAMs until today. Trying to find out what type of antenna would work best when put high up in a tree. Our daughter is just short of 50 miles from us and I’d like to give her one.

 

[KateMTx]

I don’t think we have the resources to martial law all of America, do we?

I'm not really sure. I think it would take more than just the national guard. Would have to be regular military too, which is illegal without an act of congress if I remember correctly. Damn it's a scary thought either way.

The compound bow has an advantage over guns because it's quieter than a gun, and a razor hunting broadhead will penetrate the same soft body armor that will stop a .357 Magnum.

I like bows too because they are quiet. I got this mini crossbow that still has pretty good power. I certainly wouldn't want to get hit with a bolt from it, especially not a sharp-tip one. I don't think it would go through body armor though.

 

[Kevin L]

I'm not really sure. I think it would take more than just the national guard. Would have to be regular military too, which is illegal without an act of congress if I remember correctly. Damn it's a scary thought either way.

I like bows too because they are quiet. I got this mini crossbow that still has pretty good power. I certainly wouldn't want to get hit with a bolt from it, especially not a sharp-tip one. I don't think it would go through body armor though.

I also have a mini-pistol crossbow that has a 45 lb. draw weight (there is a model somewhere that has an 80 lb. draw weight). It doesn't seem powerful enough for me to use against a human, but I still have a niche use for it.

I have several Havahart traps in storage.

I plan to use the pistol crossbow to stun and/or euthanize small animals caught in these traps by shooting the crossbow through the bars.

This way, the animal doesn't suffer as much, and I have less chance of being bitten by a panicked animal.

I choose Havahart traps as animals that are protected and/or endangered can be released, animals can be put live in a pen and observed for disease (like rabies) before slaughter, and animals can be kept alive until they are eaten at some later time.

Havahart traps are reusable, and easy to repair and maintain.

 

[GaRp58]

I have the 80lb. model pistol. one of the few things legal in Germany without any license. Don't use the normal bolts. Cut or remove the cheap tip and re-equip with broad heads. If you have the possibility in the US, put in a bit of gunpowder, black powder or 3 drops of gasoline and a rimfire .22 casing without the slug on or in the tip. Makes a big bang for signalling if you get lost and a flash of light in the night to get someones attention.

 

[BillMasen]

Thank you so much! I will get them out today. Even though my husband has never programmed one, the man is amazingly smart...one of the tech type who has been a CIO for many, many years. He doesn’t know I have them.

Do you have a recommendation for an antenna that could be put in a tree? Our elevation is around 1800 and our daughters is a little over 1000. Her and her family is just short of 50 miles from us. Do you think there is an antenna that will go that far? Or link through other antennas?

For the latest data, news and info on using CHIRP to program radios visit the MIKLOR website http://www.miklor.com/

 

[BillMasen]

I have the 80lb. model pistol. one of the few things legal in Germany without any license. Don't use the normal bolts. Cut or remove the cheap tip and re-equip with broad heads. If you have the possibility in the US, put in a bit of gunpowder, black powder or 3 drops of gasoline and a rimfire .22 casing without the slug on or in the tip. Makes a big bang for signalling if you get lost and a flash of light in the night to get someones attention.

Also there are two types of bolt for the 80 pound pistol bows, get the type that the shaft is all alloy and hollow ( not half plastic half alloy) then fill the hollow section of the shaft with fine sand, it massively increases the kintetic energy on target though it does shorten the range.