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    Multi band radios - teach me

    A quick reminder and sorry to harp on about it but to transmit on a Baofeng, Quansheng and to hell with it most other radios, look up your own exceptions, you need to be a licensed operator. In the UK and Northern Ireland the license is issued by OFCOM and RSGB administer the exams. I've...
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    Multi band radios - teach me

    It’s a cracking little radio. I can’t remember if it comes with one of the little reel aerials, if not they’re very handy and really help with signal reception. I use them when away for work in Airbnb/hotels. Sony An-71 would be my recommendation.
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    Multi band radios - teach me

    On the Quansheng yes, the others are just receive only. Sorry I thought that was obvious.
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    Multi band radios - teach me

    Any like what sorry?
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    Multi band radios - teach me

    To get good range on the CB Radio freq's people are using their usual ham radio with for a 'base station' 100w plus. A chap I know throws an amplifier on top for added power. He quotes big ranges but I don't have any experience personally. Getting back to radios it all depends on what it's...
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    For Sale Ventile Jacket plus

    Bump with some price drops
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    For Sale Ventile Jacket plus

    A few bits to move on. Jackets have been washed but I do have dogs. Too many jackets and rucksacks. Alpkit Ventile jacket XXL (48" - 50". This is a bit of a hybrid with double layer ventile in the hood, chest and shoulders. In a navy blue, three external pockets and one internal pocket. A...
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    Bergen side pockets Olive green/DPM

    Cheers guys sorted, thank you
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    Bergen side pockets Olive green/DPM

    Looking for a decent pair of OG or DPM bergen/Karrimor SF side pockets if anyone has some going spare.
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    Wanted basket-hilt broadsword, dirk & sgian dhu

    I think there is an armourer making the likes of what you want in Edinburgh. They were doing their own more refined version of the MOD survival knife. If you want original, you'll likely pay for a new car or have to raid an estate/castle. They usually have them stuck up on the wall.
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    Carnation Condensed Milk

    I find the European stuff not as sweet. That's not a bad thing at all but I was surprised. I always like to have some on my work travels, it's so much better than the UHT wee cartons. I'm using some Polish stuff ATM and bought some Nestle stuff in Vienna over new year. I have to admit at...
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    Best bushcraft trousers?

    Ah only XS available. They did announce re-launch of a number of their clothing items with their MEGA project.
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    Best bushcraft trousers?

    Varusrteleka outdoor trousers, really hard wearing. I have two pairs, love them. https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-outdoor-pants/58279
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    For Sale Akubra Coolabah

    Nice a wee bit small for me, great price. Good luck
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    purpose of this configuration in daypacks?

    Simple organisation. I use a Camelbak Motherlode for a work bag, great lots of organisation and separate compartments. No use whatsoever for anything else, as others have said single compartment, maybe a pocket or two and kit separated into bags.
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    Filofaxes

    It’s more A5 size, I have an unused one with paper at home
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    Filofaxes

    I’ve used a Filofax mainly the A5 size convenient for A4 but small enough to be handy. I used to look at all the Filofax inserts but rarely used them beyond the address book. I have the Levenger circa system, same idea but a different binding system. I have a Rite in the Rain ‘Filofax’ with...
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    Preppers Shop UK

    Same here lots of rations no issues
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    Modern, robust, candle lantern

    I like this one is there a UK seller?
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    Trip Report Celebrating First Blood 40th Anniversary

    A night to remember, love it. Read the book a few years back, I wasn’t expecting much but quite enjoyed it.