{"id":349,"date":"2014-12-08T18:52:39","date_gmt":"2014-12-08T23:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmach.net\/blog\/?p=349"},"modified":"2014-12-08T18:52:39","modified_gmt":"2014-12-08T23:52:39","slug":"diy-emergency-lighting-in-a-crate-72-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmach.net\/blog\/2014\/12\/08\/diy-emergency-lighting-in-a-crate-72-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Emergency Lighting in a Crate (72+ hours)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s a simple, yet often forgotten piece of emergencies, lighting. For the average person, electric lanterns, oil lamps, and candles are the norm. However, candles and oil lamps pose a fire hazard and electric lanterns don’t last long. For ham radio, I already heard many stories of folks going out to the field and end up using a flashlight for everything. In fact, it’s not practical for primary use in ham radio field work once you have your station and table set up – you can’t keep hold your flashlight, operate your radio, and take notes at the same time. Of course, keep a flashlight or 2 around (carry one) for temporary search\/task lighting, but have more stationary alternatives as well.<\/p>\n

Enter a portable and compact portable lantern solution that is easy to build from off-the-shelf parts, adjustable for task or room\/tent lighting, lightweight enough for transport and heavy enough for stationary use, packs away into itself, and the best part: can run for over 72 hours of continuous use!<\/p>\n

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