Chaosmagnet,
It is interesting how things change, but still remain the same...
Here is a thread link (should be able to click on it, or paste in browser bar) titled "Why a whistle is important" (Aug. 09-2003) to one of many previous threads regarding kit contents and the like. It's a bit of a read, but interesting. You can also so some forum searches using key words and find a LOT more.
http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=2500&Number=18520#Post18520I really like Dagny's thoughts on the radio and actually just ordered one from CountyComm.com about 3 weeks ago. [standard disclaimer for CountyComm, just a customer, they have a lot of neat stuff].
Regards,
Comanche7