WikiWirral yrs online 24/7 365 days a year.
Forum Statistics
Forums65
Topics76,544
Posts1,034,350
Members15,018
Most Online244,501
May 17th, 2026
Who's Online Now
3 members (1 invisible), 24,858 guests, and 739 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Top Posters
sunnyside 45,164
MattLFC 22,315
Mark 21,269
granny 17,811
_Ste_ 16,347
Newest Members
Zeeyehospital, georgeevans, RealEstate, Mick1955, joekevinhealth
15,018 Registered Users
New General Forums
New Wirral History
Hamilton Sec or Hemmy
by Fireblade - 13th Jun 2011 11:02pm
Top Posters(30 Days)
bert1 5
Topic Replies
Ghost Stories to fall asleep to
by derekdwc - 1st Aug 2026 6:30pm
Witches Circle Bidston Hill
by KevinFinity - 31st Jul 2026 10:25pm
happy valley hotel
by Mick1955 - 29th Jul 2026 1:06pm
Magnet fishing.
by Tomcra - 24th Jul 2026 9:57am
Hamilton Sec or Hemmy
by ritchbegsy - 20th Jul 2026 1:40pm
How do I find an old post possibly from 2015
by bert1 - 20th Jul 2026 5:43am
Lucy Letby
by diggingdeeper - 18th Jul 2026 8:11pm
WikiWirral usage.
by diggingdeeper - 7th Jul 2026 4:48am
August
M T W T F S S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Top Likes Received (30 Days)
bert1 2
Top Likes Received
bert1 32
Mark 4
casper 4
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
#515806 9th May 2011 3:12pm
P
Pinzgauer
Unregistered
Pinzgauer
Unregistered
P
An oddball question maybe..... You can get warning of the approach of a lightning storm by off-tuning your radio. I need as much warning as possible in order to undo guy wires and lower a large telescopic mast. A friend said off-tune on LW rather than MW or VHF. Does it make that much of a difference ?

Anyone any ideas ??

I live in a very exposed and elevated position ! The mast itself is earthed by a HEAVY copper cable going to a deep earth rod. The mast is OK in the event of a blat, but the electrogubbins at the masthead run by cable into the house. I want to get the mast down ASAP just in case.

Google Ads
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 338
Old Hand
Offline
Old Hand
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 338
This site might be of use to you. CLICKY

Seems quite accurate,based down south and just about covers as far north as you need.. happy

Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 10,000
Awesome
Wiki Master
Offline
Awesome
Wiki Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 10,000

Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 528
Likes: 1
Smartchild
Offline
Smartchild
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 528
Likes: 1
I was high up in a scissor lift today in Morrisons new Brighton, got down off that quick enough when the lighting started smirk

Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 28
Newbeee
Offline
Newbeee
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 28
Originally Posted by MerseyMan
I was high up in a scissor lift today in Morrisons new Brighton, got down off that quick enough when the lighting started smirk


snap i was in one in warrington when it started not the best place to be lol

P
Pinzgauer
Unregistered
Pinzgauer
Unregistered
P
Many thanks for your help folks. Appreciated.

Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 338
Old Hand
Offline
Old Hand
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 338



I think that's where I found it in the first place smile

Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 10,000
Awesome
Wiki Master
Offline
Awesome
Wiki Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 10,000
Not working for me frown

Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 8,620
H4H County Volunteer
Wiki Veteran
Offline
H4H County Volunteer
Wiki Veteran
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 8,620
Originally Posted by MerseyMan
I was high up in a scissor lift today in Morrisons new Brighton, got down off that quick enough when the lighting started smirk

Do you have to wear one of those rock climbing harnesses in a scissor lift? Sorry star, I'm in one of those moods raftl


Sometimes Police Officers give more than just speeding tickets!

It�s hard to be fit as a fiddle when you�re shaped like a cello!
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,456
Forum Addict
Offline
Forum Addict
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,456
I was shopping in Liverpool when it started so I ran into the nearest pub for a pint & hung on tightly to the brass hand rail. Then I felt safe!


Moderated by  Mark 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Random Wirral Images

Click to View Topic.
Newest Topics
Ghost Stories to fall asleep to
by KevinFinity - 31st Jul 2026 10:50pm
happy valley hotel
by Mick1955 - 28th Jul 2026 9:54pm
How do I find an old post possibly from 2015
by sassybutterfly49 - 19th Jul 2026 10:18pm
WikiWirral usage.
by Excoriator - 4th Jul 2026 7:52pm
Witches Circle Bidston Hill
by Beaty59 - 14th May 2025 7:43pm
For Sale & Free
Member Spotlight
KevinFinity
KevinFinity
Wirral
Posts: 2,371
Joined: April 2009
Today's Birthdays
There are no members with birthdays on this day.
New Wirral Info
happy valley hotel
by Mick1955 - 28th Jul 2026 9:54pm
How do I find an old post possibly from 2015
by sassybutterfly49 - 19th Jul 2026 10:18pm
WikiWirral usage.
by Excoriator - 4th Jul 2026 7:52pm
News : New Topics
Lucy Letby
by diggingdeeper - 16th Dec 2024 7:16pm
New Enthusiast Forums
Ghost Stories to fall asleep to
by KevinFinity - 31st Jul 2026 10:50pm
Witches Circle Bidston Hill
by Beaty59 - 14th May 2025 7:43pm
Magnet fishing.
by vw_kyle - 1st Jan 2020 7:25pm
Popular Topics(Views)
10,864,973 CW Chat room thread
5,993,919 WIKI WALK CHAT
4,706,595 Spotted!
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5