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    Maglite....why?

    Mr Fox; Like the one a** to risk icon A C cell fit perfect in a baton ring, now i see even better, both C and D
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    Quality Driving Lamps and Fog Lamps

    Sadden; Look at the PIAA brand, seems like most BMW or Gold Wing riders are using these, esp the led ones, sae compliant.
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    Small Portable Radio's?

    QRZ Oh hi Lebkuecher, Take the Tech test firsrt, join a club, most members will bend over backwards to help; Elmers cheap but it's all you need to start, plus it has a flashlight about 40 bucks or you can use Echolink, no radio needed lots of repeaters near you...
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    What knives do you have incoming?

    Try Higonokami
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    A light for countryside/rural living

    Jez; I second Z's recommendation Your parents will be familiar with the Maglite, very traditional look to those of my age 60+ If Wally world has the combo at that price , buy it i prefer the 2 C cell models and this in particular Maglite 25Lt no rubber switch cover to come off be sure to buy...
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    What knives do you have incoming?

    Lone Wolf Paul ExecutiveHigo no Kami 10 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho
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    In case of an EMP - Does my Computerized Flashlight Still Work?

    OM! That's me 73 We as Hams are extremely limited to effective radiated power. but don't want to stand in front of the 900 MHz Yagi either But no problems by the electron beam. No problems by the 40 foot Tesla coils trying to break down the 345Kv cables for qualification. the size of the antenna...
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    Olight Smini

    Great job Olight now Replacing my mini for EDC, even engraved with my call sign! excuse my dust bye bye twistys
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    In case of an EMP - Does my Computerized Flashlight Still Work?

    G; Have no fear, your cells wet or dry are immune if stored outside the device. they will be great for making a spark to light the candles. sorry bad joke. most things such as cell phones, radios , the grid and modern cars will not
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    WHo's next?

    I can understand a little after coming back My O my, how the world changes in a few years Streamlight has taken over the military market, the Russians have copied their helmet lights. Their weapon lights are dang good The Middle Empire torches are coming up in quality A Manker E14 has...
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    So I am down to 2 lanterns for my choice, super seige and fenix 30

    Shay; If you are going to get a second lantern i recommend one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JUN6BGY/?tag=cpf0b6-20 neatly the same as a fenix cl25r, which i replaced that with the fenix was incorrectly assembled
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    Recommendations Needed: 2AAA EDC Light

    Nephron; What a strange appellation my medical part of my mind says kidney , i have your torch as well as a bunch of Preons, but the Ti4t is the one now in my shirt pockets the others reside in the kitchen draw Starts off with a firefly suitable for eye checks, looks like an executive /...
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    I only buy AA & AAA Flashlights..

    Mercy; i'm 66, here is hoping you outlast the batteries.
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    I only buy AA & AAA Flashlights..

    Mercy; You really need the Eneloop kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N05RL22/?tag=cpf0b6-20 i have the blue box kit with the adapters for D cells.When there is talk of foul weather the batteries disappear from the shelves. When the remote suddenly dies i have a solution w/o hoarding a bulk pack
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    Steampunk style copper or brass keychain or pocket carry light. Ideas?

    IG, Simple way; buy a CU Maratac AAA, patina it in egg yolks / sulfur, salt and vinegar will also work.
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