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Radio / Re: Radio Transmissions Affected
« Last post by Jackalope on May 14, 2024, 07:56:41 PM »The flares aren't effecting propagation too bad on 40 meters, as I can copy the NCS station on the ERIN net and he's about 1000 miles away.
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Radio / Re: ERIN Net May 7th 2024
« Last post by JohnyMac on May 14, 2024, 07:45:00 PM »on 7.196 for ERIN
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Radio / ERIN DIGITAL NET March 14th
« Last post by pkveazey on May 14, 2024, 07:23:00 PM »Hmmm..... Well, my Digital program is acting up again. I guess I won't be transmitting tonight. I see you guys on the Phone net at 8 PM.
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Radio / Re: Radio Transmissions Affected
« Last post by Jackalope on May 14, 2024, 05:26:52 PM »We'll find out later this evening when the ERIN net is scheduled. There was another X-class flare this morning. Stay tuned!
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General Discussion / Re: Northern Lights Visible From Central Virginia
« Last post by Jackalope on May 14, 2024, 05:23:50 PM »They looked pretty good in Tennessee too.
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Security & Survival / Re: BUG OUT VEHICLE
« Last post by pkveazey on May 14, 2024, 10:49:15 AM »Nemo: I had the front wheel drive U-Joint replaced a few years ago. I noticed a vibration as well. That was the 2nd thing I checked after checking the rear-wheel-drive shaft U-Joints. I couldn't find any issues with the U-Joints and never considered that the Lateral Braces could be the problem until the drive shaft dropped out. 
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Radio / Re: Radio Transmissions Affected
« Last post by Nemo on May 14, 2024, 10:42:47 AM »If you are, and are wondering why-- click below and you will see why.
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https://unchainedpreppers.com/forum/general-discussion/northern-lights-visible-from-central-virginia/new/#new
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https://unchainedpreppers.com/forum/general-discussion/northern-lights-visible-from-central-virginia/new/#new
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General Discussion / Re: Northern Lights Visible From Central Virginia
« Last post by Nemo on May 14, 2024, 10:41:18 AM »They were amazing.
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General Discussion / Northern Lights Visible From Central Virginia
« Last post by Nemo on May 14, 2024, 10:34:44 AM »Just look.
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Security & Survival / Re: BUG OUT VEHICLE
« Last post by Nemo on May 14, 2024, 10:11:56 AM »I had a 98 Explorer and was towing a camper to Ft. Myer, FL, about 20 years ago. It was a 5 liter V-8, full time all wheel drive. Plenty of power and all. Very pleased with that Red Rider. (yes I name things)
About 100 miles out I started to get an unusual vibration in the front axle, lower engine, wheel bearings or some issue. Got to the campground and off to a dealer the next day for a checking. Needless to say, I was at least a bit worried.
It was diagnosed as a universal joint on the front drive shaft had crapped out and about $500 to repair. I asked the mechanic about leaving it off and just driving it without the front wheels powered. He said no problem.
I drive around SFL and all the back to VA with 2 wheels pushing. Got back, got the parts and repaired it myself for about $100.
I do kinda like fords since then.
About 100 miles out I started to get an unusual vibration in the front axle, lower engine, wheel bearings or some issue. Got to the campground and off to a dealer the next day for a checking. Needless to say, I was at least a bit worried.
It was diagnosed as a universal joint on the front drive shaft had crapped out and about $500 to repair. I asked the mechanic about leaving it off and just driving it without the front wheels powered. He said no problem.
I drive around SFL and all the back to VA with 2 wheels pushing. Got back, got the parts and repaired it myself for about $100.
I do kinda like fords since then.
