"coleman's surplus"
6 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness and communications infrastructure in the second hour of his afternoon show on February 9, 2021. He covered surveillance equipment stabilization using tripods and phone lenses, detailed troubleshooting of a modified Turner Super Sidekick CB microphone with stuck channel buttons, and extensively addressed radio communications systems including CB radio options, AR-15 upper receivers in various calibers (.22, .410, 7.62x39), and hardwired field telephone systems as alternatives to wireless and internet-dependent communications. He emphasized building independent, non-middleman communication networks using surplus military field phones, switchboards, and copper or steel wire infrastructure, citing sources like Fair Radio Sales and Coleman's surplus.
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Mark Koernke discussed tactical preparedness, camouflage techniques, and equipment procurement from Coleman's surplus, including backpack covers, body veils, helmets, and first aid kits. He emphasized the importance of communications infrastructure—CB radios, FRS radios, and gas masks—as essential tools for the coming conflict. The second hour focused on the FBI's vetting of National Guard members, which Koernke characterized as political purging. He called for armed resistance against federal overreach, framed as an American war of independence rather than civil war, and urged listeners to organize locally, maintain discipline, and prepare for imminent conflict with the federal government and what he described as communist infiltration of U.S. institutions.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons, ammunition availability, and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday. He reviewed pricing and inventory for 7.62x54R rifles and ammunition across multiple suppliers, noting rapid depletion of stock. Koernke covered field camouflage techniques, weapon concealment methods, wet weather gear from Coleman's surplus, and ammunition handling best practices. He emphasized avoiding tumbling loaded ammunition and proper case inspection. The show included detailed product recommendations from AIM Surplus, Palmetto State Armory, Centerfire Systems, and Classic Firearms, with focus on acquiring Mosin-Nagant rifles at $100 and sourcing affordable ammunition.
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Mark Koernke opened the show with weather observations and time-of-day commentary, then pivoted to preparedness topics including ammunition selection and storage, cold weather gear (Mickey Mouse boots, Swedish long johns, rubber overshoes), gas masks and NBC defense equipment, potassium iodide supplementation, emergency candles, and freeze-dried food storage. He discussed specific retailers (Coleman's, MainMilitary, FreezeDryGuy, Lisa K Candles) and their inventory, emphasized proper training and equipment maintenance, and promoted a Kenwood transceiver drawing for donations. The show included extended product recommendations and pricing details for survival and tactical gear.
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Mark Koernke discussed cold weather preparedness, including Mickey Mouse boots, winter gear sourcing, and affordable alternatives from Coleman's clearance section. He recommended militia reading materials including Max Velocity's 'Patriot Dawn' and 'The Squad and Assault Cycle,' emphasizing tactical concepts like breaking contact and withdrawal from position. Koernke analyzed the Battle of Bunker Hill as a historical example of failed withdrawal planning. Caller Bill raised questions about military surplus spotting scopes from Fair Radio, freezer acquisition for food storage, and low-frequency radio operations. The show covered radio frequency coordination for Liberty Net, American Net, and PoSnet operations on 3.995 and 3.790 MHz, antenna setup best practices, and tube-based radio equipment. Koernke discussed military nuclear weapons development, Desert Storm NBC sensor readings, and the Frankfurt Arsenal research on small arms ammunition variants, arguing that low-frequency radio technology remains critical for post-nuclear communication scenarios.
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Mark Koernke discussed militia preparedness and operational security in Michigan, including 11th Regimental Combat Team security operations at a Midland-area site and Camp Emmerich parking construction. He provided extensive guidance on modular weapon systems for vehicles, armor improvisation using sandbags and steel plating, and tactical equipment procurement. Koernke analyzed camouflage effectiveness, particularly Swiss Alpine Flage uniforms for seasonal use, and highlighted bargain sources at Coleman's Surplus and Tractor Supply. He criticized the FBI's handling of the Navy Yard shooting and Kerry's UN gun ban signature, framing both as attacks on American gun owners and constitutional rights.