# Off Topic Lounge **URL:** https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/off-topic/31.md [Latest](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Off Topic Lounge category](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/about-the-off-topic-lounge-category/13410)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/about-the-off-topic-lounge-category/13410 "2026-05-06T17:39:49Z")
Welcome to the Off-Topic Lounge! This is where you can connect with other members of the forum and get to know one another outside of the focus of radio related interests. Talk about life, your favorite music, movies, or… --- ## [\* Ground Wave Propagation \*](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ground-wave-propagation/13513)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ground-wave-propagation/13513 "2026-09-28T08:08:38Z")
\*\*\*1/2 wave antenna 17 ½ feet\*\*\* A vertical 1/2-wave antenna is highly effective for local 11-meter (27 MHz) CB ground wave propagation, providing reliable local communication within a typical range to 70 miles. Typica… --- ## [Funny papers post your best](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/funny-papers-post-your-best/13419)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/funny-papers-post-your-best/13419 "2026-07-10T16:30:37Z")
Please post your funny here G rated and NO Political Dave --- ## [Interesting Outdoor activities](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/interesting-outdoor-activities/13420)
**Author:** [@sowen](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/sowen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/interesting-outdoor-activities/13420 "2026-05-07T19:13:31Z")
One of my favorite hobbies is spearfishing, when I’m not messing around with RF (or fixing/optimizing my buddies marine radio setups) I’m in the water messing around with fish. What are some radio adjacent hobbies you gu… --- ## [My first ever Prepper sale in the UK](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/my-first-ever-prepper-sale-in-the-uk/13585)
**Author:** [@paulears](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/paulears)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/my-first-ever-prepper-sale-in-the-uk/13585 "2026-11-02T16:19:46Z")
I’ve said here before, the UK does not have the ‘prepper’ thing at all - we like being unprepared for everything. However, yesterday I was finishing the last parcel to go out, and the address was very local? My van woul… --- ## [Happy Halloween](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/happy-halloween/13584)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/happy-halloween/13584 "2026-10-30T06:30:38Z")
--- ## [Skipping on Citizens Band Radio 27 Mhz](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/skipping-on-citizens-band-radio-27-mhz/13575)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/skipping-on-citizens-band-radio-27-mhz/13575 "2026-10-29T22:57:23Z")
Skipping on 27mhz/ 11-meter \* Please post if are or planing on doing skipping on 11-meter/27mhz The 98-inch antenna is best; the 18-foot antenna is better. Angle the antenna 30° to 60°, pointing north. This may … --- ## [HAM licensing school errors](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ham-licensing-school-errors/13576)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ham-licensing-school-errors/13576 "2026-10-25T19:37:10Z")
Here is an ad for a school offering a HAM license. It says the wattage for 11 meters in 1947 was 5 watts internally and 4 watts at the antenna. It also says the range for Citizens Band Radio is 20 to 30 miles from a ba… --- ## [Hurricane Isaias](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hurricane-isaias/13565)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hurricane-isaias/13565 "2026-10-18T18:04:18Z")
Hurricane season a good time to have a Citizens Band or HAM Radio VHF and UHF radio is works too. I know most here has a good two way radio. Remember to have good handheld with ⅛ Wave antenna (Citizens Band is 52 inch… --- ## [How to find ANTENNA height over the fence](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/how-to-find-antenna-height-over-the-fence/13558)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/how-to-find-antenna-height-over-the-fence/13558 "2026-10-01T16:13:25Z")
Have ever wondered the height of antennas , tree , buildings and power poles over a fence with big guard dog :dog\_face: . This how you get height without cross over the fence. ⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜ The Antenna ⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜ ⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜… --- ## [Monitor for Generator](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/monitor-for-generator/13533)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/monitor-for-generator/13533 "2026-09-11T03:50:16Z")
Here item great for emergency generator for a indoor monitor Dave --- ## [Antenna Lub for telescoping tpye](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/antenna-lub-for-telescoping-tpye/13476)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/antenna-lub-for-telescoping-tpye/13476 "2026-06-30T19:23:17Z")
Duo Error in posting Dave --- ## [Chart on best time of day and Line of sight table](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/chart-on-best-time-of-day-and-line-of-sight-table/13466)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/chart-on-best-time-of-day-and-line-of-sight-table/13466 "2026-06-20T15:51:27Z")
This is time of day for best distance for under 30Mhz bands . Also line of sight table For VHF and UHF it is line of sight any time of day This why FM radio and Television likes high mountains for there antenna … --- ## [Communication in Disaster & Aftermath9](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/communication-in-disaster-aftermath9/13436)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/communication-in-disaster-aftermath9/13436 "2026-05-30T18:18:44Z")
One biggest reason for purchasing a CB is disaster aftermath. Just think of looking out and seeing this and cellphone , land line and repeater are down So little is talke about Communications in Disaster pertai… --- ## [Alien Abduction watch 1970 nuts today maybe](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/alien-abduction-watch-1970-nuts-today-maybe/13434)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/alien-abduction-watch-1970-nuts-today-maybe/13434 "2026-05-24T00:15:34Z")
This movie watched around 1970’s I thinking they where nuts :zany\_face: By 2000’s it was different story \*\*​\*\*​\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\* Here movie about Aliens. It took place about 1961 We did not have thi… --- ## [GPS is DEAD & Aircraft Carriers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/gps-is-dead-aircraft-carriers/13432)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/gps-is-dead-aircraft-carriers/13432 "2026-05-23T09:45:04Z")
What happens if the GPS dies for US Navy. Link to Navy Brings back the Sextant This true with all :satellite: satalite communication. This why you see a lot of Fiber optical today. The Navy decides in 2016 to brin… --- ## [How is your Weather](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/how-is-your-weather/13417)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/how-is-your-weather/13417 "2026-05-22T15:56:02Z")
How is your weather today. My weather same about 80°F and sunny. Dave --- ## [Projects not related to CB](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/projects-not-related-to-cb/13421)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/projects-not-related-to-cb/13421 "2026-05-08T02:24:50Z")
This spot to post your other hobbies when CB or ham. Is slow. Dave --- ## [What is Happening in your world](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/what-is-happening-in-your-world/13418)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/what-is-happening-in-your-world/13418 "2026-05-07T16:11:04Z")
Stating this thread so we have place to post things happening in your neck of world. It can be thing, just place to share off subject. Dave