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Amateur Radio HF Emergency & Hurricane Nets

AMATEUR HIGH-FREQUENCY EMERGENCY & HURRICANE NETS

FREQ MODE LOCATION

03808.0 LSB Caribbean Wx

03845.0 LSB Gulf Coast West Hurricane

03862.5 LSB Mississippi Section Traffic

03865.0 LSB West Virginia Emergency

03872.5 LSB Mercury Amateur Radio Assoc / hurricane info net

03873.0 LSB West Gulf ARES Emergency (night)

03873.0 LSB Central Gulf Coast Hurricane, Louisiana ARES Emergency (night), Mississippi ARES Emergency

03910.0 LSB Central Texas Emergency, Mississippi ARES, Louisiana Traffic

03915.0 LSB South Carolina SSB NTS

03923.0 LSB Mississippi ARES, North Carolina ARES Emergency (Tarheel)

03925.0 LSB Central Gulf Coast Hurricane, Louisiana Emergency

03927.0 LSB North Carolina ARES (health & welfare)

03935.0 LSB Central Gulf Coast Hurricane, Louisiana ARES (health & welfare), Texas ARES (health & welfare), Mississippi ARES (health & welfare), & Alabama Emer.

03940.0 LSB Southern Florida Emergency

03944.0 LSB West Gulf Emergency

03950.0 LSB Hurricane Watch (Amateur-to-National Hurricane Center), Northern Florida Emer.

03955.0 LSB South Texas Emergency

03960.0 LSB North East Coast Hurricane

03965.0 LSB Alabama Emergency

03967.0 LSB Gulf Coast (outgoing traffic)

03975.0 LSB Georgia ARES, Texas RACES

03993.5 LSB Gulf Coast (health & welfare)

03993.5 LSB South Carolina ARES/RACES Emergency

03995.0 LSB Gulf Coast Wx

07145.0 LSB Bermuda

07165.0 LSB Antigua/Antilles Emergency and Weather, Inter-island 40-meter (continuous watch)

07225.0 LSB Central Gulf Coast Hurricane

07232.0 LSB North Carolina ARES Emergency

07235.0 LSB Louisiana Emergency, Central Gulf Coast Hurricane, Louisiana Emergency

07240.0 LSB American Red Cross US Gulf Coast Disaster, Texas Emergency

07242.0 LSB Southern Florida ARES Emergency

07243.0 LSB Alabama Emergency, South Carolina Emergency

07245.0 LSB Southern Louisiana

07247.5 LSB Northern Florida ARES Emergency

07248.0 LSB Texas RACES

07250.0 LSB Texas Emergency

07254.0 LSB Northern Florida Emergency

07260.0 LSB Gulf Coast West Hurricane

07264.0 LSB Gulf Coast (health & welfare)

07265.0 LSB Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio (SATERN)

07268.0 LSB Bermuda

07273.0 LSB Texas ARES

07275.0 LSB Georgia ARES

07280.0 LSB NTS Region 5, Louisiana Emergency

07283.0 LSB Gulf Coast (outgoing only)

07285.0 LSB West Gulf ARES Emergency (day), Louisiana ARES Emergency (day)

07285.0 LSB Mississippi ARES Emergency, Texas ARES Emergency (day)

07290.0 LSB Central Gulf Coast Hurricane, Gulf Coast Wx, Louisiana ARES (health & welfare day), Texas ARES (health & welfare), & Mississippi ARES

14185.0 USB Caribbean Emergency

14222.0 USB Health & Welfare

14245.0 USB Health & Welfare

14265.0 USB Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio (SATERN) (health & welfare)

14268.0 USB Amateur Radio Readiness Group

14275.0 USB Bermuda & International Amateur Radio

14300.0 USB Intercontinental Traffic & Maritime Mobile Service

14303.0 USB International Assistance & Traffic

14313.0 USB Intercontinental Traffic & Maritime Mobile Service

14316.0 USB Health & Welfare

14320.0 USB Health & Welfare

14325.0 USB Hurricane Watch (Amateur-to-National Hurricane Center)

14340.0 USB Louisiana (1900)

21310.0 USB Health & Welfare (Spanish)

28450.0 USB Health & Welfare (Spanish)

Solar e Power Cube 1500

While looking at generators and solar panels for my next outdoor excursion. Whether it's camping, field  station DXing or Emergency Communications. I came across this unique solar generator.

After doing some research I'm seriously considering making this my next purchase.

Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus Portable Solar Generator 1500 Watt Inverter / 100 Ah Battery

Michigan: Critical Pro-Gun Legislation to Receive Hearings Today

Today, the House Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on multiple pro-gun bills at 12:00 P.M. in Room 521 of the House Office Building.  Included on the agenda are Senate Bills 34, 35 and the “Air Gun Reclassification Package.”

SB 34 and SB 35 are comprehensive concealed pistol licensing reforms which both seek to create a more efficient, expedient and uniform concealed pistol licensing process for all statutorily eligible Michiganders (i.e. individuals not prohibited under 28.425b and who satisfy all financial and submission obligations).  These two bills are replicas of last session’s Senate Bills 789 and 790, which passed the legislature with bipartisan support but unfortunately fell victim to misinformation spread by out-of-state gun control organizations resulting in a veto by Governor Snyder.  The NRA has worked to ensure that these crucial reforms once again have the opportunity to pass through the Michigan Legislature.  

As previously reported, House Bills 4151, 4152, 4153, 4154, 4155 and 4156 are a set of bills which make up the “Air Gun Reclassification Package.”  This important legislative package seeks to achieve pragmatic and much-needed reform by redefining the term “firearm” in the Michigan Code to exclude devices that propel a projectile by gas, spring or air.  The goal of this package is to relieve Michiganders, and those seeking to engage in interstate commerce with Michigan residents, from outdated and unduly burdensome restraints on the transfer, purchase and possession of most air guns.

These bills are important fixes to current Michigan firearms policy.  Please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee and your state Representative TODAY and politely request that they support Senate Bills 34, 35 and the Air Gun Reclassification Package.

House Judiciary Committee Members:

Representative Klint Kesto (R-39), Chairman
(517) 373-1799
klintkesto@house.mi.gov  

Representative Peter Lucido (R-36), Majority Vice Chairman
(517) 373-0843
peterlucido@house.mi.gov

Representative Jeff Irwin (D-53), Minority Vice Chairman
(517) 373-2577
jeffirwin@house.mi.gov

Representative Kurt Heise (R-20)
(517) 373-3816
kurtheise@house.mi.gov

Representative Joel Johnson (R-97)
(517) 373-8962
joeljohnson@house.mi.gov

Representative Martin Howrylak (R-41)
(517) 373-1783
martinhowrylak@house.mi.gov

Representative Triston Cole (R-105)
(517) 373-0829
tristoncole@house.mi.gov

Representative Jim Runestad (R-44)
(517) 373-2616
jimrunestad@house.mi.gov

Representative Rose Mary Robinson (D-4)
(517) 373-1008
rosemaryrobinson@house.mi.gov

Representative Stephanie Chang (D-6)
(517) 373-0823
stephaniechang@house.mi.gov

Representative Vanessa  Guerra (D-95)
(517) 373-0152
vanessaguerra@house.mi.gov 

Source: NRA

APOCALYPSE 101 - EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

APOCALYPSE 101:  If the flood waters rise, if the virus spreads, if the bombs go off -- the guys who run Forge Survival Supply are ready. Meet four former Marines who believe that they have what it takes to survive almost any doomsday scenario. Joel, Mark, Mike and Jimmy own Forge Survival Supply; their mission is to use what they have on hand to teach and test their clients' survival skills.  Set your DVR!!!!

10 Post-Apocalyptic Foods

*Canned or dried beans-Shelf-life: 30+ years
Kidney, pinto, black, or Lima — take your pick. Beans are the ultimate survival food because they're high in protein, easy to store, and come in many different varieties.
When combined with rice (another survival food) beans form a complete protein. That means the meal contains all of the nine essential amino acids to support your body. 

*Hard liquor-Shelf-life: Indefinite
In a time of crisis, alcohol is a must-have.
Unopened bottles of hard liquor like vodka, whiskey, and rum don't really go bad, though they may lose some of their "kick" as the years pass. Be careful about leaving them out in the sun though.
This is one of the more expensive items to have in your survival cupboard, but it has many practical uses besides drinking, like cleaning wounds. Having it available for a post-apocalyptic party doesn't hurt either.

*Honey- Shelf-life: Indefinite
Honey may crystallize over time, resulting in a heap of thick, sugary gunk at the bottom of containers, but in terms of safety, the golden liquid is practically immortal.
Honey can last for centuries if stored in a sealed jar, according to the National Honey Board.
Though it doesn't pack the same nutritional value (in terms of vitamins and minerals) as other foods, honey can add extra flavor to food, provide simple sugars, and can also be used to treat wounds and burns.
   Honey helps wounds in several ways. Its thickness provides a protective barrier. The hydrogen peroxide it contains is released slowly, killing germs in the wound. Some asyetunknown ingredients reduce inflammation, while others, perhaps amino acids and vitamin C, speed the growth of healthy tissue. Honey even makes wounds smell better, possibly because when bacteria in wounds eat honeys sugars, they give off sweetersmelling gases.

*Meals, Ready to Eat- Shelf-life: 5+ years
Commonly known as MREs, these pre-packaged meals have been sustaining American troops on the battlefield since 1981. Each foil pouch, which can be easily carried, prepared, and eaten, contains about 1,200 calories.
It's not just standard meat and potato dishes either. There are a wide range of entrees to choose from, including beef brisket, lemon pepper tuna, and vegetable lasagna for plant-eating preppers.
Depending on storing conditions, an MRE bag can stay fresh for up to five years. If you're less concerned about flavor, the pocket-size army grub can hold up for more than a decade. 

*Peanut Butter-Shelf-life: 2-5 years
Creamy, chunky, or organic, peanut butter is a cupboard mainstay for many Americans. Kept in low humidity the thick spread will last for quite some time. A high amount of Vitamin E prevents peanut butter from spoiling.
This is the one situation where you'll want to stay away from the all-natural stuff, which requires refrigeration because it does not contain preservatives.

*Pemmican-Shelf-life: Indefinite
Invented by Native Americans, pemmican was traditionally made from the lean meat of large game like buffalo, elk, or deer. The meat was dried over an open fire, mixed with fat, and pressed into little cakes. Sometimes berries were tossed in for extra flavor.
Pemmican makes the perfect survival treat because they're easy to make (there are only three basic ingredients), it's a good source of energy and protein, and it does not have to be refrigerated, cooked or heated.

Today, US Wellness Meats (http://www.grasslandbeef.com/StoreFront.bok) in Missouri makes packaged beef pemmican snack sticks and bars, which they say last up to two years in the freezer. 
Here's a recipe for homemade pemmican — for when your post-apocalyptic-self butchers an elk — which can supposedly last forever. 

Pemmican consists of lean, dried meat (usually beef nowadays, but bison, deer, and elk were common then) which is crushed to a powder and mixed with an equal amount of hot, rendered fat (usually beef tallow). Sometimes crushed, dried berries are added as well. A man could subsist entirely on pemmican, drawing on the fat for energy and the protein for strength (and glucose, when needed). The Inuit, Stefansson noted, spent weeks away from camp with nothing but pemmican to eat and snow to drink to no ill effect. Stefansson, a Canadian of Icelandic origin, often accompanied them on these treks and also lived off of pemmican quite happily, so its sustaining powers weren’t due to some specific genetic adaptation unique to the Inuit. In fact, when Stefansson returned home, he and colleague adopted a meat-only diet for a year, interested in its long-term effects. A controlled examination of their experience confirmed that both men remained healthy throughout.
So, pemmican has a reputation as a sort of superfood. While I’m usually leery of such claims, the fact that the stuff is essentially pure fat and protein (plus Stefansson’s accounts) made me think that maybe there was something to it. I set out to make my own batch.
I got about a pound and a half of lean, grass-fed shoulder roast, let it firm up in the freezer, then sliced it thin. After adding liberal amounts of salt and pepper, I set the oven to the lowest possible temperature (around 150 degrees) and laid out the strips of meat directly onto the rack. I cracked the oven door to prevent moisture buildup. At this point, I also put a handful of frozen wild blueberries on a small oven pan to dry out with the meat.

I let the meat dry out for about fifteen hours, or until it was crispy jerky that broke apart easily. I tossed the jerky in the food processor until it was powder. After the meat, in went the blueberries to process. Again, you want a powder.

Now I was ready to render some fat. I used grass-fed bison kidney fat, which was already diced into tiny pieces. I put about half a pound of that into a cast iron pan and cooked it slowly over super-low heat.

I made sure to stir the fat as it rendered out, and watched closely so that it wouldn’t burn. When the fat stops bubbling, the rendering is done.

Use a strainer to avoid all the crispy bits; you just want the pure, liquid fat.

Mix the meat and berry powder together, then slowly add the hot liquid fat. Pour just enough so that the fat soaks into the powder.

I think I poured too much too quickly, so I added a bit of almond meal to firm it up. Let it firm up, then cut it into squares or roll it into a ball. I went with a ball.

Pemmican will keep almost forever. Pure, dried protein and rendered (mostly saturated) fat are highly stable, so I wouldn’t worry about it going rancid. If it does, you’ll know.
Now, my pemmican wasn’t exactly delicious. In fact, it tasted a bit like bland dog food. Maybe I’ll jazz it up next time with some more salt and spices, but I don’t think pemmican is meant to be eaten for pleasure. This is utilitarian food, perfect for long treks through the wilderness. It gets the job done, and I’ll probably make it again. It definitely doesn’t taste bad; in fact, the taste grows on you after awhile.
My dog certainly enjoyed cleaning up the bowl.

*Powdered milk-Shelf life: Indefinite
Powdered milk is a mainstay of fallout shelters and food aid supplies when fresh milk isn't available. The dried stuff many not be very appealing, but it pretty much lasts forever and is useful for cooking and baking.
It's also easy to tell if the product has gone bad. If your powdered milk turns yellow, it's time to toss it.

*Ramen noodles-Shelf-life: 10+ years
The Japanese noodle is filling, easy to prepare, and light-weight. Some college kids even live on these squiggly pastas for years.
It makes sense: The dried bricks come with different-flavored packets and can be purchased for as little as 16 cents a pack. Mixed with some dehydrated vegetables, the noodles can make a nice meal.

*Rice-Shelf-life: 25+ years
Rice has long been a main food source for more than half of the world population. The hearty grain will continue to keep humanity strong and well-fed in the event of a disaster. 
Rice is also dirt cheap, comes in many types, and is easy to prepare.

*Twinkie-Shelf-life: 30 years
We're hopeful you scooped up a good amount of Twinkie boxes after Hostess announced plans to shut down its baking operations back in November.
The iconic golden snack cake may not be the most health-conscious munchy to bulk stock — it's mostly fat and sugar — but we figure when times get tough, the tough turn to junk food.
Though Hostess contends that the little cake's shelf-life is closer to 25 days, a science teacher from Maine once told the Associated Press that he harbored a Twinkie in his classroom for 30 years and despite being a little stale, it was probably still good enough to eat.

Survival Preparedness

Who would have thought that some of the most populated areas in the U.S. would be going 5 days + without electricity, water, food & other necessities.
Many of you have laughed at me for storing food and survival gear, even some of my East Coast friends.
I not laughing at them and I do feel bad for them. It saddens me to see so many in dire straits (state of extreme distress.)
I pray several times a day for all those effected in this disaster.
It’s never too late to plan for a disaster.
Hurricane Sandy developed from a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22.
officials advised residents to prepare and or evacuate as early as October 24, 2012.
Here we are, it's November 2, 2012 and all hell is starting to break loose on the East Coast.

Some news links

Drivers Waiting 6 Hours For Gas in NYC...
Tempers Rise in Wake of Storm...
'Finding bodies left and right'...
'They forgot about us'...
CHUCK SCHUMER CONFRONTED: 'We Are Gonna Die!'
CUOMO: 'No reason to panic'...
Utility workers pelted with eggs...
Misery...
Mile-long lines, price hits $6...
Residents Furious RED CROSS Offering Cookies & Hot Chocolate, Not Blankets Or Clothes...
Two massive generators power NY media, not masses...
Staten Islanders Plead for Help: 'We Need Food'...
'Please don't leave us'...
VIDEO: Stranded New Yorkers Defecating in Apartment Buildings...
DIRE...

You should have supplies to last you a minimum of 4 weeks.
Here is a small list~
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    Personal locator beacon (PLB)
    Cell Phone
    Handgun
    Shotgun
    Riffle
    Ammo
    B.B. / Pellet Gun
    Pepper or Bear Spray
    Slingshot
    Shortwave Radio
    AM / Weather Radio
    Ham Radio
    C.B. Radio
    Survival Laptop
    Water Bottles
    Lantern
    Flashlights
    L.E.D. HeadLamps
    Batteries
    Solar Charger
    Ultimate Survival Kit
    MultiTool
    Can Opener
    Pocket Knife
    Knife (we recommend the SOG Knives – The Seal Pup Elite Knife)
    Cable Ties
    Portable Camping Stove
    Propane
    Waterproof Matches
    Emergency Candles
    Lighter
    Fire steel
    Magnesium Fire Starter
    Tinder (for fire starting)
    Plastic Freezer Bags
    Plastic Trash Bags
    Eating and Cooking Utensils
    Emergency Food or MRE’S
    Energy Bars
    Salt
    Medications
    Multi-Vitamins
    Sunglasses
    Sunscreen
    First Aid Kit
    Personal Hygiene
    Dental floss
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Binoculars
    Whistle
    Compass
    Flares
    Signal Mirror
    GPS Device
    4 Season Tent
    Plastic painters tarp
    Bivy sack
    Hiking Backpack
    Hiking Tarp
    Hiking Hammock
    Sleeping Bag  (Extreme Cold)
    Space blanket
    Mylar blanket
    Water Storage
    Water-purification tablets
    Water Filter
    Canteens
    Sewing Kit
    Maps
    Duct Tape
    Plastic Tubing
    Tool Kit
    Scissors
    Crowbar
    Machete
    Camp Axe
    Shovel
    Saw
    Snare Wire
    Emergency Credit Card
    Personal Identification Papers
    Family Photos (moral Booster)
    Dust Mask
    Good Hiking Boots
    Bandanas
    Gloves
    Extra Socks
    Gloves
    Rain suit or  poncho,
    Wide Brim Hat
    Chemical hand warmer packets
    Chlorine Bleach
    550 Paracord
    Fishing Pole
    Fishing line
    Bible
    Playing Cards
    Fire Extinguisher
    Jumper Cables
    Oil (for your vehicle, can also be used to start a fire or create smoke for a signal fire)
    Fuel Cans for/ with gasoline.  50 gallons
    Generator
    Tire Repair Kit
    Hard Candy ( can give you a boost of energy and a boost to your moral)
    Money ( Putting a $50 and a $100 in you kit might come in useful some day)
    Pet Supplies (if needed)