Which Devices Will Survive a Putin Tactical EMP Strike?

[@dirigoelectric]

Here in America we’re in more danger from our own government than Putin

[@gerhardbotha7336]

Russian bot.

[@lameshithead]

same in germany

[@MelroyvandenBerg]

hence the reason to still use such an EMP pulse, since then you don't have a government, according to 12:54.

[@pen8142]

I'm much more concerned with Klaus Schwab than I am with Putin.

[@ronnythompson9115]

Thats right WEF has Biden in his pocket. How about we just elect the prince of peace Trump. Lets get rid of the war pig slow Joe. Wouldn't that be a much easier solution?

[@daleeasternbrat816]

I don't care about Putin. Wether he's a good guy or not. We can deal with him. That's why we have The Navy. Klaus Schwab, on the other hand, is a Menace. He considers Libertarians the Biggest Threat To His Plans. He's a Statist Authoritarian Control Freak of the worst possible kind. His plans include total disruption of everything involving Freedom. Little Moustache would be so proud of him! Like I said, we can deal with a threat like Putin, if he's a threat. The forces represented by Klaus Schwab are an imminent and real threat to our whole way of life.

[@RickBelt]

Remember, Putin was a member of the Young Leaders program of the WEF.

[@pen8142]

@@RickBelt And now he is fighting them.

[@RickBelt]

@@pen8142 Nope, it's a theater for blind people!

[@KennethRisner-fz9sc]

Rob, I appreciate the way you put this in layman's terms so the less tech savy of us can better understand

[@MichaelWilliams-ph4ri]

What will survive? .22LR, .223, 5.56, 9mm, 10mm, .357 mag., .45 ACP ... you get the idea. If you have power and no one else does, when you run out of the above, you lose your power.

[@jankaelin7241]

As the Highlander says: THERE CAN ONLY BE AARGGHHH...

[@user-ms3lw3gi4f]

And that's why there's an upcoming shortage.

[@aware2action]

The main issue is not much of electronics getting fried(eventhough its rea!), its more of electric grid going down, and the limited availability of the large transformers used for transmission, making it for a prolonged outage for several weeks, if not for months. The issue is the ensuing chaos due to network and internet outage, lack of water supply etc. High quality whole house nanosecond TVS might improve survivability.

[@atomicsmith]

Supply chain for new transformers is already months. Grid providers usually stock a few for the occasional outage. Even a fairly localized event could take out thousands of transformers. That area would be mostly without grid for at least a couple of years. The secondary effects would probably be worse than just the loss of power. The worst case is probably a mega CME taking out a hemisphere. The secondary effects from that are almost unimaginable.

[@africkinamerican]

​@@atomicsmith Aren't they all made in China nowadays?

[@Madasin_Paine]

Starvation, cannibalism and will to survive come to mind. Have something else to eat and have another plan. Better to look at it then for it. Better to avoid then reap damages. OR Saved by Ø

[@atomicsmith]

@@africkinamerican I’m not sure if it’s ALL, but a lot. It used to be common for grid operators to have their own machine shop that could turn those things out, but in the name of cost cutting they are all made by just a hand full of firms.

[@Bee_Healthier]

Just solar panels with water filter + catch, not hard

[@ArtOfHealth]

Thank you for showing up Rob in spite of your allergies. Hope you got better! Thanks for illuminating me on the wire length problem. So this also means our Starlink might be effected. See you soon.

[@BlessedLaymanNC]

It's about time someone gives a good explanation. See you on the air

[@wagmiorngmi]

CQ CQ CQ DX.

[@waylonk2453]

Rob, thanks for doing this video! You demystified a lot of EMP characteristics for me with your explanations of E1-E3 pulses, induction, and resonance.

[@kyleb3754]

He forgot to mention the Diminishing Square law, which renders EMPs nothing more than science fiction.

[@chuckyra3240]

"you have to think beyond what i've said here." i like your style hahaha

[@robbraxmantech]

This is YT! I can't talk about actual survival...

[@growing367]

​@@robbraxmantechUs nerds would like to know what you carry for EDC

[@solanumtinkr8280]

The strongest CME ever recorded happened within the last 4 years, it was so powerful that it has it's own category name, as it was an order of magnitude more powerful that a Charington Event... Lucky for Us it headed the opposite direction, away from Earth...

[@jmr]

I keep extra diodes for my solar panels and my old charge controlers tucked away. They say the panels could survive even plugged in. One interesting tip I got from the EMP commission was that resetting some cars after an event may get them started again. At the very least a temporarily running car is a generator even if you have nowhere to go.

[@FixItStupid]

Same Have New In The Box Too 12kw solar & 18kw Inverters Run ALL & Gen Too

[@jmr]

@@FixItStupid My new controllers are better but 1 is none and 2 is one!

[@akzorz9197]

I did not read that right..

[@MacAttack001]

CMEs concern me far more than a nuclear EMP strike. I remember how long the people in New Jersey were living in tents after Hurricane Sandy in 2012...

[@pnwcruiser]

And if the grids large transformers are destroyed time down will be years. A large portion of the population will be dead and gone before a functional grid is brought back.

[@JohnnyFaber]

That was intense

[@MrARhodes]

Shout-out to Katrina. 😉🫡

[@jtc1947]

I would put HACKERS as the top threat, then a CME.

[@annav4925]

CME can be human made , as super EMPs are very very similar. Wouldn't it be nice if you could blame humans for their own demise as they're destroying the atmosphere ? Destroying as well the financial system so you can reset it all based on CBDCs that work off line and personal carbon emissions? Wouldn't everybody who survive accept the only solution to the chaos ? Wouldn't it be credible if it happens during a solar maximum? Let's say.....2025?

[@BaptistJoshua]

Biden would do this to us before Putin would.

[@susiebear3316]

Exactly 💯

[@mikelgeren149]

They got to cover the worthless dollar which many say it about to collapse . If number is correct they create 100 billion dollars of debt every 90 days .

[@nero2987]

On point

[@jetman551]

On purpose, or by mistake!😮

[@BaptistJoshua]

👍

[@Ellifiknow]

I think bringing this to people's attention is a wonderful public service, even though I know there's going to be some argumentative people that argue with your conclusions😊

[@MrARhodes]

Like Microwave ranging from 300 MHz-300 GHz. 'im know... nit picking. 😉

[@VictorZucchini]

@@wrrrrrrrrrrlol what are you doing here? Bye boy

[@ROTALOT]

Bravo for such a logical and organized presentation. Sharing widely. I have an aluminum mesh sun tarp for my van that has some faraday effect. Usually it's just annoying.

[@djkillachris]

I live on a sailboat as well. after installing my water maker I'll be self sufficient . pushing for 1000w of solar. definitely a good feeling to have a comfortable space that manpower itself and move across vast distances. I install Victron equipment here on the east coast.

[@aaronvandenberg2416]

That CME warning at the end came sooner than he expected. Prepare for possible grid failure this weekend.

[@badactor3440]

How's that grid failure?

[@Phurba666666]

Wow, great video. I will need to watch this a few times. So much information. Thank you

[@miltonbayne6649]

Thanks for the better understanding of what to expect and how to prepare, possibly.

[@picobyte]

Unless detonation is really close, Emp has near no effect on home devices. Emp events couple to large low frequency transmission lines such as our power grid. Our atmosphere stops space x-rays from nuke-ing your cpu.

[@volodumurkalunyak4651]

You will still have your CPU, GPU, Motherboard and RAM, but power supply, mains power grid and Ethernet cards will get hit.

[@klin1klinom]

I'm not aware of what "Putin tactical EMP strike" is even supposed to be. Did I miss the news or something?

[@TomJerry12933]

its possable to make small-scale nukes (think sub-kilo-ton range and look up the 'Davy Crockett' device). now have one of these hooked up to a EMP-bomb.

[@michaelstreeter3125]

Yes. In February Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space. And we all know it always starts with an official denial. Later, in March 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin told government officials that space projects, including setting up a nuclear power unit in space, should be a priority and get proper financing.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

As near as I can tell, Iran will launch on America, and it's set up to blame on Russia. The end game is Total Global Fascism, and they can't get there without destroying/bypassing the US Constitution (some kind of 'tomic emergency, or something).

[@jplacido9999]

Instead of focusing the tactical nuclear device on the ionizing radiation and blast it is "tailored" to radio non-ionizing energy, and it will fry all electronics...forever...

[@rcmrcm3370]

​@@michaelstreeter3125 Biden is spelled with a b not a p.

[@Radio478]

Thank you from England 🇬🇧

[@mindalick8867]

Rob what is your opinion of EMP SHIELD? for home EMP and lightning protection?

[@billbearback2591]

great presentation , this cleared up a lot of questions i had that most discussions simply dont cover or misinform you with jack of all trades homegrown idea's not based on fact , , i'm going to watch this one several times over , cheers big ears from down under

[@reiniernn9071]

I hear a lot about long antenna's in this video, Not mentioned is that the best length from any wire antenna is 25% of the wave lenght. Also that the perfect length for a dipol antenna is half the wave lenght for creating the resonance. Of coarse...with a wavelenght of a few herz...or even lower...as created with a carrington event we have the situation that how longer the antenna...the more energy it gets to absorb. About sparks (before the air is ionized), With 1000volts I could bridge a gap of 1 mm.(In a switch as example). IF the gap is bridged with sparks the air gets ionized and the sparkling continues even with much lower voltrage. (If you want prove...try with a little bigger gap between wire the effect when you use a cigarette lighter to heat up the gap until sparkling starts and than put the lighter out. The sparkling will continue... But as a warning...static electricity will be easily thousands of volts. Touching with a bare hand a micro chip (Conmtainging gaps of nanmoeters) can destroy that chip immediatly. Everyone working with those chips (even if you want to add memory in a PC) shpuld wear a metal coonnnection with the earth around his wrist. Even without a good antenna a EMP will create more than the max 3 to 15 volt such a chip can survive. ONLY a good metal shieldingf around a PC (the difference between a top brand pc and a lower is often the protection layers agains EM influences) connected with the earth can protect the electronics within that pc. (If not connected with a wire to the grid). I know you can buy contacts with a peak voltage protection. This will work up to 6000 volts peaks, not 60000 volts.

[@orsoncart802]

Thanks, Rob! 👍👍👍😁

[@capicolaspicy]

September 1st & 2nd, 1859...the Carrington Event - affected wayyyyy more than telepgraph lines in Quebec - all of north America was impacted - aurora borealis, telegraph line problems, people egtting shocked.

[@777MusicLVR]

The threat is Russia? A recent poll asked Americans who they considered was the biggest threat: China, Iran, Israel, or the US. 70% responded the US. I'm in that category.

[@BramSLI1]

I'm surprised that the US was ranked so low. I'm a US Navy Veteran and I know first-hand that there is no country more dangerous to all life on this planet than the US.

[@spacecadet1249]

Question on EV's: If the high voltage that is gathered by the EMP hitting miles and miles of Electric Lines, how can it possibly reach the circuitry of an Electric Car, unless it's plugged in and charging at the time? And what if that EV is connected to an OFF-GRID solar unit? Many homeowners are opting to NOT put their Solar unit on the grid because the Utility companies are conspiring with the state governments to short-change the homeowner when it comes to the 1 to 1 Net Metering. So is an Off-Grid system more survivable than an On-Grid one?

[@MarkPernia-vv1le]

Not necessarily. The modules are very resistant to surge, but the charge controller and inverter are probably not going to fare that well? Lightning arrestors may help to prevent severe damage, but they are not designed to deal with an EMP. And they are one time use only devise (consumable). And yes the utility companies are screwing the general public with net metering. I live off grid and have no desire to go back.

[@Psychodermia]

The power surge from an EMP doesn't depend on grid wiring to work. Being wireless, it will reach your EVs components. Just one more reason to stick with an ICE. 😂😂

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

Yeah, I don't know why but if it happens I'll look more in the Langley, Virginia direction.

[@janostoth4315]

1. If by a computer the plug is pulled, is there a good chance, that this device will survive ? 2. What I did years ago and can highly recommend to everyone is, to store the most valuable private data (family pictures, letters, certificates, favorite MP3 Music) on traditional CDs ! After the war, when electricity is restored and new devices can be built, you will be able to restore your data from the backup CD.

[@Nerd3927]

I live on my boat. In summer I can unplug from the grid completely. Thunderstorms or a Carlington event seem much more likely to me than Putin. Russia is doing quite well. No hyper inflation, Plenty of food, gas and oil reserves, good trade with the free world. Most money for weapons in the Ukraine is stolen before any real harm is done.

[@RonaldSkancke]

It's interesting that both party's voted for another 60+ billion with no mention on how it will be traced. As long as the US military industrial boys get their billions.

[@PhysicsViolator]

To answer your video title: any device that will sit inside a faraday cage , have a nice day.

[@KentoLeoDragon]

If Putin could do half of what people claim, he'd already be Emperor of Earth.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

It's funny that Putin can 'rig' things in 2016, but somehow couldn't overcome the coast to coast wave of grass roots support for Biden, in 2020.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Russia has already tested the most powerful EMP to date.

[@dirremoire]

@@MyTube4Utoo According to "unnamed sources". 🤣

[@lisab3396]

Amazing stuff Rob and thanks. Let me ask... If for example a cars or boat battery was totally disconnected so as not to still have a continuity either the circuit wiring and to ground, would that survive/eleviate the EMP affect? 2nd, IF you have in place a designated back-up (UPS) system that is totally disconnected and isolated from circuits and ground and thus would need to be manually connected and started; could this also survive an EMP event? Cheers from Ontario Canada

[@TheTemporalAnomaly]

Hello Rob, I see a lot of comments here from people who don`t understand completely the way transformers work. People are saying the grid voltage is 750kv and another 50 kv on top of that would go unnoticed almost. This is correct if the over voltage was AC not much lower than the mains frequency. But a large proportion of the pulse can be only a few hertz down to almost DC. (From the earths magnetic field returning to normal). This would cause the grids transformers to saturate, (the windings would lose their reactance) and pass a massive current (limited only by copper losses) and if the breakers did not open quickly enough (many of them would not), the transformers would be destroyed.

[@MarkPernia-vv1le]

You raise a very good question? Is an EMP pulse AC or DC current? Much like a vehicle alternator creates AC current and rectifies it to DC current, would the Utility grid be able to handle a surge of opposing current like DC? In the auto and truck world AC leakage due to a failing diode bridge can cause serious problems if not outright failure in the DC portion of the electrical system. The opposite may be true with the electrical grid?

[@TheTemporalAnomaly]

@@MarkPernia-vv1le The currents induced could never be true DC (zero hertz) because for induction to occur, you need a time-varying magnetic field, however you could easily have very low frequency AC induced, say down to a few hertz some experts suggest down to 0.1 hertz lasting several minutes for a nuke and possibly many days for a very strong solar event. This would need miles long wires to couple with this field and pick up appreciable energy, the kind of wire lengths you find in the electricity distribution grid! This low frequency AC can cause havoc with the distribution transformers due to a phenomena know as `core saturation`. A transformer presents a reactance to the flow of current in its primary, think of it like a `resistance` to the flow of current for simplicity. It can maintain this reactance only if the incoming AC has a minimum frequency, below that frequency the transformers reactance to the flow of current massively decreases, and in the case of DC of sufficient magnetude getting in there, of only a few hertz the reactance may virtually disappear leaving only the resistance of the copper windings opposing the flow of current. Have a look on the Googler with a search term like `saturation of iron core transformer due to DC injection` and you will find some great explanations. Another good search term would be `geomagnetically-induced quasi-DC currents (GIC)` Again, talking about the vulnerability of power distribution transformers.

[@ulfpe]

You can install protection in your incomming power, similar to lightning protection, but there will not be a grid

[@davidmorris-jones210]

Iam a UK ham radio operator & have bought 3 trash cans & lined with cardboard (checked with FM radio inside, goes dead) I will put my equipment in & other items like TV will insulate with cardboard & wrap in foil & hope for the best. Wrap any power cable inside foil & insulate plug. This building is a faraday cage as it has metal in the walls,

[@RonaldSkancke]

Are you thinking you are going to get advanced warning that a EMP is going to occur? Or do you have a way to watch TV thru cardboard and metal. For that matter all the TV stations will b gone. Fortunately I haven't turned mine on for almost 4 years so sure could not care less.

[@davidmorris-jones210]

@@RonaldSkancke I have my gear already in their protective environment & using my stand by gear. So yes I do expect it all to survive.

[@idnfr]

Very informative and educational video about EMP. Thx

[@MacAttack001]

Questions. Are there any whole house surge protectors that would protect against a CME? Is it possible to protect unused/unplugged equipment stored underground? If so, how deep would it need to be?

[@BenjimenFranklin-r1h]

So we will be back to the 1800s . Break out the hurricane lamps and the wood stove. 😊

[@Rovsau]

Worst case scenario, how long do you think it would take to rebuild basic infrastructure? I'm asking because I've been told it would take one or two decades at least. Is that still accurate?

[@adailyllama4786]

It is more likely the current admin would use something like that against us, long before Russia.

[@Chebva]

Yes

[@LouisUtsch-lh4jt]

Thanks for the video. I have two questions that you didn't answer: 1. Are ferrites a viable solution for protecting electronics? 2. Can you send power mechanically to an electromagnetically closed system so that you can use the device inside of a faraday cage without having to keep it aluminum wrapped, unplugged, and unusable? I've thought about hooking up two motors with a rubber belt, one from the home circuit powering the motor inside the faraday cage closed circuit.

[@lilmee3037]

So, my telephone works like a SIM-less phone after an EMP. This means that I can be tracked via Bluetooth through the Find-My-Device-Function. They don't need the internet anymore, with Skynet active. Now, here's a lovely Black Swan...

[@MagruderSpoots]

With most of the people dead no one is going to be looking for you.

[@lilmee3037]

@MagruderSpoots Noone is looking, anyway. It's AI that will send out the millions of swarm drones to finish off the likes of me, should I still be alive, that is.

[@manicminer4573]

The position of the phone could no longer be sent back to any base though.

[@lilmee3037]

@@manicminer4573 It doesn't need to be. Listen to Rob's video on the Skynet is live.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

It also means you can run 'Meshtastic.' Meshtastic (LoRa - Long Range) transceivers can be had for about $21 for the cheapest variety, a Heltec V3. Meshtastic creates an ad-hoc, mesh network that provides encrypted communications, and it doesn't need the Internet or the cellular system. Most devices use a free phone app to communicate, although I do have one device, a 'Lilygo T-Deck' that has a very small built-in keyboard. You also don't need a Ham Radio License. I have about 8 - 9 devices, and I'll be getting more. It's just simple, text-only communications, much like SMS 'texting,' but if the worst happens it could prove to be invaluable. While the Internet is operational, the traffic can also be moved via an Internet MQTT gateway. There's thousands of YT videos on the topic.

[@rnldtippitt]

I'm sure you meant to say the WEF s EMP

[@abetterfuture4787]

Sir thank you always for your videos. I trust you over anybody in the MSM these days.

[@MelroyvandenBerg]

12:54 did somebody say: "No government"? That sounds like a great idea.

[@skyking1328]

Nice information here ! If the cell site are blown up, what is the use to wrap a spare cell phone on a faraday shield ? Hope this never happens !

[@martinfarfsing5995]

Mr Braxman. Excellent video , I watched parts of it several times . Iran may end up using the emp weapon . What if Russia uses neutron bombs ?

[@bswihart1]

Man has been through a lot of things in the past

[@Joe-qj7oh]

The US tried this over the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific in the 60's, and it knocked out the power grid in Hawaii.

[@seymourpro6097]

SO the last retired from each family member stored in a steel biscuit tin or trunk could keep some semblance of normality after EMP, especially if there are also USB sticks backing everything up. The big down side to this much prepping is that mains electricity will be down nation wide as will phones wireless and TV. You could have computers, your friends may have computers that survived by being enclosed but if all the networks are down it's still stone age.

[@davewyendt1887]

Well, there will likely be some HAM radio comms, GMRS, and maybe even a little Meshtastic.

[@tofatula1378]

EMP strikes go both ways. Of course the US will never, never do such a thing first. They have shown their willingness to restrain themselves already in Japan, by dropping both nuclear bombs they had at that time instead of only one.

[@pauberrymon5892]

They were going to drop 3 but the emperor surrendered at the last minute.

[@MarkPernia-vv1le]

The US Government Inc. has already used EMPs in combat situations. The second invasion of Iraq was preceded by an EMP to soften them up. The cost to rebuild their grid fell on US tax payers.

[@doktabob328]

You recommend wrapping items in aluminium foil, but you didn’t mention that whatever is wrapped in the foil needs a non-conductive wrapping around it first. The contents of a Faraday cage must be insulated from the cage. FYI - I just bought a 30 metre roll of 1 metre wide stainless steel mesh, with 1 mm spacing. It was very inexpensive. Edges can be joined using a stapler, with staples close together to prevent gaps.

[@SergiuCosminViorel]

i was passioned about this, many years ago, but i remember an experience i had. i was in my home, during a storm, watching TV with in-home antenna, a quite big dipole, as itwas for TV Channel-3, around 50 MHz, because of the proximity of the church, less than 100 m, well, 50 m, when the lightning stroke the church, in my room, there was a few cm long arc, that means at least 100 kV. the TV went silent, but after ten seconds i was able to start the TV. it survived. i believe that was stronger than any nuke effect

[@MagruderSpoots]

Where did the spark happen.

[@GJP1169]

The only problem is that your devices might survive, but you won't 😅 .

[@tomroach6275]

Thank you for this video.

[@ajhubbell3754]

Anything that is metallic will act as an antenna not just actual antenna, that includes the actual circuit boards. The electronics today have been made more and more sensitive to electrical flow since the designers are trying to make electronics last longer. In other words, the more delicate the circuitry the easier it is for them to short out.

[@pitchforkrebel5594]

If there's an EMP, it won't be a major power unless it's a prelude to a first strike nuclear power. More likely to be a state interested in initiating the eschaton (Iran, North Korea).

[@ClarkyMalarky]

Would a seacrate be a useful “faraday cafe“? Or would one have to line it with a copper mesh?

[@deborahlopez7147]

What about appliances like refrigerators and freezers?

[@EvgeniX.]

have an old diesel and an radio transceiver in metal case and u're good

[@MariaVazquez-du3st]

Putin? Seriously?

[@CensoredNotSilent]

Yeah Putin.. the west is threatening russias sovereignty.. therefore they are likely to strike first

[@chrisy2128]

Interesting that right after this video was published the strongest solar storm with CMEs that we have seen in 20 years hit the earth, and yet there were no power outages. Can anyone explain why?

[@goiterlanternbase]

How convenient, that all new smartphones have large coils build in😁

[@nv0us]

Would be great if utility companies can hack existing distribution lines to harness the event. ⚡

[@ausmartin1]

Well the microwave is in steel box - so there is a chance. I'm sure the USA will find a stronger EMP to use just in case. The re-emergence of the Stone Age is looking very Bright!

[@lonwoodall8732]

What about implanted medical devices like ICD'S and pacemakers? What would happen to those?

[@1956tippy]

Rob What was the information was edited out at minute marker 11:35 ???? Please please ,Come on we need this info .thank you

[@weekendwarrior3420]

So, the EMP can hurt us in 2 ways: (1) when it's close, it can directly induce current, but then the strong light will also set everything on fire, (2) the electric grid can amplify the EMP like a radio receiver, and create high current using its own power - how likely is that?

[@gregorybyrne2453]

Crossing the nucleus of the Sun's Oort cloud magnetosphere.

[@Night_Gazer]

should we start building backup mesh nets? What about starlink? Is it toast?

[@mustardseed738]

? I bought a device called EMP Shield for my car. The company said it was tested and used by our own US Military in their installations and in some of their vehicles although those devices was specifically designed for the US Military. And I have the commercial version for my car. My question to you is, have you looked into the company itself and what your thoughts on the efficacy of the device?

[@robbraxmantech]

Could you actually protect against surges in every single wire? No physical connection is necessary. Thousands of volts with sparks? There's no single wire to protect.

[@pgtmr2713]

@@robbraxmantech Well cars are metal boxes with shielding over some of the wire, computers encased in metal already. I was thinking the glass would be the weakness. So maybe a metallic film over the glass, like a tint, that grounds to the chassis. Think like a fighter jet cockpit. That gold look they have.

[@vanillacokejunky]

Great idea to buy a Kindle and put books, music, and videos on it! Then turn it off and store it away safely

[@Shandleyman]

What about an isolated ground rod that I could connect to the devices' chassis ground? Yes, there will be wires connected to it but electrical energy REALLY wants to go to ground, drawing that energy away from the device. What do you think?

[@robbraxmantech]

Not sure what we are talking about but open wires will spark. It will spark with grounded wires. Even if the breaker is off. Each long wire can have thousands of volts

[@ScarlettFire341]

"First we overlook evil, Then we permit evil. Then we legalize evil. Then we promote evil. Then we celebrate evil. Then we persecute those who still call it evil." Fr. Dwight Longenecker “In the Last Days, Good will be called Evil and Evil will be called Good.” Are We There YET ?

[@teemum.9023]

How is amperage generated? It needs a load. What creates that load in the transmission lines?

[@ladronsiman1471]

I wonder if tube base circuits can be damaged ?

[@bigbadhodad3894]

Good point about the pi, I’ve wanted to build a doomsday wiki with one I have just to do it. Think I will now.

[@keything8487]

thanks for the info......will any device be ok if buried? in a metal can of course.

[@lonewolf2364]

I would like to see an EMP in action if it works at all.

[@deathguppie]

Would it be possible to shield an EV? Maybe surrounded with metal grounded?

[@MrAverageViewer]

The likelihood of an EMP would come from 1) CHINA via NORTH KOREA, or 2) IRAN. The fact that most are misled to focus on Putin, is what makes the threat even more concerning. The fact that our own Congress & Senate are ASLEEP at the wheel is frightening.

[@heatherbeth4249]

They are wide awake…

[@ricardcluter4765]

What effect would an EMP have on electronic heart implants? I suspect, detrimental.

[@jondeere5638]

Trucks has less electronic requirements, some out to the 1990s.

[@spb1179]

Isn’t all the traces on your pcbs going to behave like antennas with many different sizes? I thought the E1 pulse would blow out almost everything with pcbs inside.

[@robbraxmantech]

The length of the wire needs to be resonant for it to receive enough power. The longer the wires, the higher the chances. Then after the voltage spikes it would have to spark to cause the damage.

[@johnwilson-mr6pw]

So, Rob, what you are saying is that people with pace makers and hearing aids are screwed !! Then there is the question of electric cars and electric components is combustion engines. I think horses and donkeys together with paraffin stoves, coal and would fires will be the most sort after items around. By the way, your reference to kindle and having something to read, how about having some books in your home. I have several hundred books.

[@robbraxmantech]

Pace makers are shielded and not plugged into the grid. They will actually survive though how to replace batteries?

[@ZENIGMATV]

Wonder if my fifty-four year old Dodge will survive. Mad Mad here we come.

[@MarkBrighton-nb8je]

My mini bike will work!😅

[@izzzzzz6]

This is never going to happen as a weapon over large areas, the environment is too big and will soak up most of the energy: 1. Impossible to concentrate that much power over all bands across huge areas. 2. The solar flare of 1859 could have been fake reporting to make up for lack or service when their phone lines failed and or caused fires which might have been another way of getting out of trouble, by blaming it on the sun. No proof! It can be made as a directed weapon, concentrating the burst at a smaller area but to cover all wavelengths at once is still almost impossible. A laser weapon is an example of a wavelength burst that can destroy but look at radio stations that use 1,000,000 Watts. They don't damage a thing. Now can you make a laser weapon at lower wavelengths? No because you couldn't fit a long wavelength transmitter into a small enough device, let alone a broadband transmitter and antenna. This is what makes laser weapons and directed audio possible, they are higher frequencies or directed devices making them either small enough to fit in a portable device or to direct painful sound waves over a small concentrated distance. Another example of this is directed microwave technology which actually starts to heat people up but, similar to directed audio weapons it can only be used in a concentrated area. The only thing that could happen is a high voltage spike over the power grid, this can damage electronic devices that are plugged in, if the grid doesn't throw it's breakers in time. But it's very unlikely that it will damage devices running from batteries alone. Solar grid tie inverters may be damaged but it's almost impossible that a solar charging and battery inverter system will be damaged if it's off grid gear.

[@WatchmanKnees]

ThanQ!

[@ricko2766]

Great explanation of the EMP. Would you please explain in more detail this "ALUMINUM FOIL" and could I place my gas powered generator in a box made of aluminum roofing panels including floor?

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

If your personal electronic gadgets survive an EMP attack, but the cell phone network, Internet and power grid get fried, they won't do you any good. You might as well bone up on basic pre-industrial survival tools that don't depend on electricity.

[@wormwood6424]

How did the 911 call centre get shut down?

[@iazb-j2t]

Everything you are doing to me just proves me right, just proves that you were never the person I should have near me.

[@aboveallthingslove6349]

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[@68thBC]

73 WM3R

[@cubistone]

Attacks that were effective in nano seconds would prevent any defense by shutting power sources.

[@annav4925]

What would it happen to planes ??