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by JKangas
05 Jul 2011, 07:14
Forum: Veterans corner
Topic: Dead/hit rag
Replies: 48
Views: 49673

It's confusing as hell, not because it's not the regulation colour, but 'cause it's the same colour as the Polly armbands. How could that be confusing? If it is on his head, he is dead. If it is on his arm he is a Poldavian. Even a color blind person could get that right. If I am in a firefight wit...
by JKangas
04 Jul 2011, 10:27
Forum: Berget 9
Topic: The BAVS hit reccivers on cars.
Replies: 44
Views: 46512

Never shot the things but they seemed to work ok, even with the unit that we had flashing "turn key" occasionally on reset. They seemed to cause some interference with CB radios though. The one time our van was hit it happened while driving past a jeep + a checkpoint so the shot must have been comin...
by JKangas
04 Jul 2011, 10:09
Forum: Berget 9
Topic: What really happen whit civilians at the end
Replies: 138
Views: 149680

yasirotta, you might have just been unlucky with your encounters (which of course sucks). As Firm employees we went round the game area a fair amount both with and without long guns / battle rigs, and got into very tense encounters with both NAF and Poldavian folks but were never simply shot on sigh...
by JKangas
20 Jun 2011, 10:24
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Dual band radio Wouxun KG-UVD1P
Replies: 27
Views: 36828

How is the standard antenna on these, any experience? There are shorter ones also available, but the standard one _seems_ to be flexible enough to survive airsofting.
by JKangas
06 Apr 2011, 15:55
Forum: Veterans corner
Topic: Weather & clothing..
Replies: 62
Views: 71984

Get electrolyte replacement tablets or sports drink concentrate especially if you are prone to cramping. Pure water is not enough if you sweat a lot and in some cases can even flush away minerals. You can take your pick: put non-sugar electrolyte tablets in your camelbak, carry a canteen with strong...
by JKangas
02 Mar 2011, 16:43
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Dual band radio Wouxun KG-UVD1P
Replies: 27
Views: 36828

It is claimed to have IP55 protection which would mean protection against directed water spray. Should be enough unless you plan to go swimming :) I guess IP68 would be completely waterproof so you could dump it in a bucket and it would still work. Unless you specifically need frequencies other than...
by JKangas
23 Nov 2010, 17:13
Forum: Veterans corner
Topic: What to do if it rains.
Replies: 84
Views: 84109

For B9 I am thinking of taking a piece of tarp or thick plastic to make a dry floor for the Berget's tent. Plus will certainly dig a small ditch around the tent to collect water outside and not under my sleeping bag. A tip - make absolutely sure that the edges of the tarp are above the edge of the ...
by JKangas
23 Nov 2010, 15:13
Forum: Veterans corner
Topic: What to do if it rains.
Replies: 84
Views: 84109

skinner, How is it with the sealskinz socks, do they cause blisters? I remembered that I have a pair of them but have never used them in rigorous activities, partly because they are fairly thick and feel like they might cause hotspots in the longer run. Otherwise when it comes to Berget, consider sp...
by JKangas
04 Oct 2010, 09:45
Forum: Berget 8
Topic: Berget 8 - the movie
Replies: 1
Views: 5559

Is there any chance to see higher-quallity or longer version if available (720p would be nice, or less-compressed version of standard definition video )? I would not mind downloading raw Berget videos via eg. big-ass torrent, even if most of it would not be nicely edited like the one in Youtube link.
by JKangas
24 Jun 2010, 12:03
Forum: Berget 8
Topic: How did the camo restriction work?
Replies: 83
Views: 91390

Given the fact that trees and bushes were busy sprouting new leaves, most of the wooded area was very light green in general color. There were times when 1st Coy with traditional darkish woodland pattern stood out as a dark blob against very pale green foliage. At night, in pine woods, WL did have s...
by JKangas
21 Jun 2010, 20:45
Forum: Berget 8
Topic: How did you manage the mosquitoes?
Replies: 34
Views: 41487

Much less mosquitoes than I expected. There was the smaller variety (mäkärä, cannot recall the english word) which tried biting me around goggles, but repellant worked nicely on them also. I do have itching spots in my forearms now but that was just because I had to roll up my sleeves on Sat when th...
by JKangas
21 Jun 2010, 07:51
Forum: Berget 8
Topic: Your best Berget 8 moment!
Replies: 46
Views: 60324

Glimpses of surprise were caught forever in my mind as people tripped over tents and sleeping bags trying to reach their guns, as people yelled hit with food in their mouths and as most of them were just calling hits in their underware. It was a great wakeup call, made my morning :) I had just pull...
by JKangas
20 Jun 2010, 13:49
Forum: Berget 8
Topic: The greatest enemy!
Replies: 18
Views: 26355

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4716408663_929f3c7d1d_m.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4717073006_40c303def7_m.jpg Pol 1st/1st Coy camp. There was a stream of water flowing across our tent and pooling into the middle. Side flaps of tents protected the gear stashed near the edges..but p...
by JKangas
20 Jun 2010, 13:13
Forum: Berget 8
Topic: Your best Berget 8 moment!
Replies: 46
Views: 60324

Delaying action of Pol 1st Inf/1st Coy in the road between Eagle Cliff and Great Crossroads, during late Thu night. We ran into a huge amount of NAF soldiers and several vehicles with mounted MGs and did a fighting retreat to positions on higher ground close to the crossroads. Whilst taking a flanki...