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   uk_exile liked post by OPO On thread : Coastguard - Yes. VHF & Day Skipper - Maybe????

   from memory ( i could be wrong) those handhelds have pretty hopeless coverage in the sounds - i think our first trip there we had almost no coverage so upgraded to a fixed unit with a decent antenna

   Liked On: 17-12-2024, 10:25 AM

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   uk_exile liked post by rugerman On thread : Coastguard - Yes. VHF & Day Skipper - Maybe????

   At least 2 types of communication is the go si if you have a PLB take that as well. Oh and general chatting on the VHF channels is not usually encouraged, but especially on Channel 16. Gonetropo...

   Liked On: 17-12-2024, 09:16 AM

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   uk_exile liked post by No.3 On thread : Coastguard - Yes. VHF & Day Skipper - Maybe????

   The good thing about the handheld versions, is (well most) have the option of a rechargeable battery and also a battery pack that takes AA or AAA cells. They are great as a cover your arse option,...

   Liked On: 17-12-2024, 09:16 AM

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   uk_exile liked post by Pengy On thread : Coastguard - Yes. VHF & Day Skipper - Maybe????

   I see heaps of rec boats heading out with vhf ariel horizontal :( You dont have to sit the VHF course, but will be legally restricted to Ch 16 unless you do.

   Liked On: 17-12-2024, 09:15 AM

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   uk_exile liked post by rugerman On thread : Coastguard - Yes. VHF & Day Skipper - Maybe????

   Go for both, in the scheme of things with boats it's not a lot of money to mount a fixed VHF and have a portable one as a back up. I do a portable radio check with the handheld while I'm out on the...

   Liked On: 16-12-2024, 01:03 PM

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   uk_exile liked post by gonetropo On thread : Coastguard - Yes. VHF & Day Skipper - Maybe????

   fixed definitely. and dont skimp on the install. decent power wiring, decent cable and antenna. seen so many rt's installed by people and wonder if they ever worked. and if you really want to be...

   Liked On: 16-12-2024, 12:42 PM

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   uk_exile liked post by Bhess On thread : Sentencing over thermal shooting death.

   Im amazed at the 40% reduction in sentence for "good character" with previous conviction that would not allow him to have a licence and 1.4kg of weed packaged up in his house, along with other...

   Liked On: 10-12-2024, 12:05 PM

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   uk_exile liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Photos of your dog

   Wanda 264548

   Liked On: 07-12-2024, 09:14 PM

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   uk_exile liked post by Tahr On thread : Hunting fitness

   I was 107kg when I was at my most naughty 10 years ago. Diabetes got me down to 90 and now I hover around that. Fitness has always been good but about a year ago I started to suspect something was...

   Liked On: 28-11-2024, 01:08 PM

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    uk_exile liked post by Trout On thread : Hunting fitness

    A few decades ago I had to loose abit of weight to run 12ks,yes I was into abit of running.2 months before the run i losted a kg/week,just lease food and no high cal food.Got my weight down to...

    Liked On: 28-11-2024, 01:07 PM

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    uk_exile liked post by A330driver On thread : Johnson outboards - Any good?

    lol yeah mate… it never stops The misses reckoned “my Johnson “ was small….. it was a 40hp I believe on the back of a 4m tinney….. it ran bloody great,but that was donks ago ,(30 years reckon)… so...

    Liked On: 26-11-2024, 02:00 PM

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    uk_exile liked post by gonetropo On thread : Johnson outboards - Any good?

    only worked on was electrical. rubbish quality opto electronic ignition system. about $12 in parts to make it reliable . not something i would take on as an amateur but a relatively quick job. ...

    Liked On: 26-11-2024, 01:32 PM

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    uk_exile liked post by A330driver On thread : Johnson outboards - Any good?

    …as they say in some circles….Its great to have a big “Johnson”

    Liked On: 26-11-2024, 01:30 PM

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    uk_exile liked post by SpeightsDrinker On thread : Hunting fitness

    Here’s a tale about fitness - a bit of a novel. Maybe this isn’t the right place for this? Let me know and I’ll move it or just delete it. But going for a walk in the bush over the weekend really...

    Liked On: 26-11-2024, 08:22 AM

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    uk_exile liked post by gonetropo On thread : Aliexpress ripoff

    never had an issue with a refund, in fact i get better service from ali than most places in NZ i ordered 25 meters of heat shrink tubing ($18 at ali but $4.50 per m in nz). within minutes of my...

    Liked On: 25-11-2024, 08:47 AM

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