tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post721714106502538609..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: War Outside a Faraday Cage: EMPDutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-82375612604323338102008-12-20T13:58:00.000-06:002008-12-20T13:58:00.000-06:00Gee, MPA, that doesn't sound right to me. That is ...Gee, MPA, that doesn't sound right to me. That is above the ionosphere. How come that enormous fusion reactor 93 million miles away doesn't do this on a regular basis?<BR/><BR/>I think your source meant 450 kilometers. There is also a specific yield required for your scenario to occur. It's high.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-59097036223646490382008-12-17T20:28:00.000-06:002008-12-17T20:28:00.000-06:00There's a more man-portable, safe-to-use, and dire...There's a more man-portable, safe-to-use, and directional tool. High Energy Radio Frequency ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herf ). What's more, they're available to purchase as plans, kits, and parts from http://www.amazing1.com/emp.htm. I have not used this website before, but G4 TV (formerly TechTV) featured the company several years ago.Arlie Hubard IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705932570895317422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-32375320896181582082008-12-17T08:55:00.000-06:002008-12-17T08:55:00.000-06:00I was reading about the same on a blog at When SHT...I was reading about the same on a blog at When SHTF. My first thought was I went with an electronic lock for my gun safe as I thought it would allow for quicker access. After reading about all this, I'm thinking of replacing my electronic lock with a good old fashion combination lock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-45050331616663195692008-12-17T07:58:00.000-06:002008-12-17T07:58:00.000-06:00The problem with EMP is that it is indiscriminate....The problem with EMP is that it is indiscriminate. Thus, EMP weapons are indiscriminate, and unless your own electronic equipment is sufficiently shielded, you will end up replacing it too when the device "detonates."<BR/><BR/>After having worked on "hardened" systems and having to live with the pain that they are, I know that even if EMP hardened systems were generally available, the vast majority of individuals would not know how to maintain the integrity of such systems. Rather quickly, they would compromise the integrity and then when the pulse hit, their systems would be destroyed too.<BR/><BR/>One would be advised to learn a bit about electronics, surge arresting techniques, antenna design and function, and circuit shielding.<BR/><BR/>One would find out rather quickly that circuit miniaturization is not a good thing for resisting EMP surge, and that the old tube systems are quite robust and like EMP (it "cleans the plates") so long as it doesn't get to large (direct lightning strike - a form of EMP). One also finds out that certain semiconductors are more resistant to EMP surge than others, and certain circuit designs are also better for withstanding the pulse.<BR/><BR/>Just some thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-55334728672136211852008-12-17T06:23:00.000-06:002008-12-17T06:23:00.000-06:00Iran (or any other enemy) needs only detonate a nu...Iran (or any other enemy) needs only detonate a nuke about 450 miles above the center of the continental US to wipe out about 95% of our electrical grid.<BR/><BR/>What many say the Iranians are working on is the vehicle to deliver that nuke. The Iranians did, in fact, launch a medium range missile last year and detonate it well up into the atmosphere and called the flight a "success".<BR/><BR/>Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com