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Old 30th November 2013 | 15:56
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GrumpyGramps
 
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From: Daventry UK
In my day, before reliable(?) mobile phones, it was normal to keep the port engine running on the ground to provide wiggly amps, as opposed to 24v from the battery, to enable use of the HF radio to keep in contact with ARCC.
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