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Meter Bands
A list of shortwave radio and amateur radio (Ham radio) ‘meter’ bands. It is a general list of ‘bands’, their associated frequencies, and a general description of what to expect.
Communication on the cheap…
A few weeks ago Academy Sports had a pair of FRS/GMRS radios on sale for less than $20.00. I decided to go ahead and pick up a set to add to the three Midland radio’s I already have.
Shortwave Radio Bands 101
In the chart below is a list of the shortwave bands used for international shortwave broadcasts and their corresponding frequency ranges...
Ham Radio for the Apartment Prepper
Not knowing much about ham radio myself, I did a bit of research on my own, and contacted Mike Fletcher of the Tampa Amateur Radio Club, and was a guest at Family Survival Show not too long ago. He graciously agreed to answer a few questions...
The ¼ Wave Droopy Ground Plane 2 Meter Antenna
Today, I’m going to show you how you can easily build a homebrew 2 Meter ¼ Wave vertical antenna for under $10. This antenna is perfect for HAMS that need a quick reliable solution for local 2 meter communication. It’s also a great antenna for emergency communication and can be fabricated and launched in a mater of minutes...
Radio Terminology Every Prepper Should Know
Here's a basic list of terms that should be known before planning or purchasing any radio-related emergency preps...
The Role of Social Media in Emergency Services
Dennis Chalkus of DCSurvivalKits.com addresses the wide use of social media amidst a disaster...
So Exactly What Is The Difference Between 10 Meter Radio And CB Radio?
Over the past few years the line between traditional CB radio and 10 meter radio has become blurred. Despite widespread use of both technologies many users have no idea what the real differences are...
Review of Eton FR-300 Emergency Radio
The Eton FR-300 is an emergency radio that is designed for disaster situations. It features an AM/FM radio, NOAA weather channels, a small light, and a siren...
Review: Midland SAME All-Hazard Handheld Weather Alert Radio
While any weather radio is better than nothing, I really like this one for its functionality, portability, and dual power source. I’ve already seen it in action, and I must agree with the caption on the picture above, stating that these should be as common as a smoke detector...
2-Way Radios for Emergency Kit or Preps
Having a pair of 2-way radios (and rechargeable batteries with a solar battery charger) is an excellent survival preparedness tool that will serve you during normal times as well as during an emergency...
14 Ways To Communicate If The Internet Shuts Down
Imagine you wake up tomorrow and the internet is OFF. Due to unforeseen events the life that you became accustomed to is no more. Are you prepared for that day if it comes? Below are 14 alternative communication methods to this scenario...
Installing a Base Station Radio in a Basement or a Shelter
Simple instructions on how to install a home-base communications system...
Safety First – 10 Ways to Keep Kids Safe Using Two-Way Radios
Communication is crucial for keeping your children safe-especially when they’re not at home with you. Two-way radios make it easy for you and your child to remain in touch throughout every day. And staying in touch means staying safe.
Citizen Band Overview for the Prepper
A lot of preppers discount the CB as a viable communications tool or look down on it, but I think there is a place for most every type radio system...
Why Ham Radio?
There is an old saying, when all else fails ham radio gets through. Ham radio is unique in the radio communications field. All other communications are confined to specific channels in one specific frequency band, low power limits, and are confined to one mode (except for CB and its confined to two modes.)
Planning Your Emergency Communication Needs
First, look at your communication needs and identify what you are trying to accomplish. If you are not part of a local group and don’t have family or friends close by, then your communication needs are going to be more modest than others...
All Circuits Are Busy: Emergency Collapse Communications
Communication in a grid down scenario is going to be vital in any serious emergency. Therefore, the best way to to prepare for this situation is to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools for communication...
Midland GXT Handheld GMRS Radio Buyer’s Guide
We prefer to use the Midland GXT series of GMRS Bubble-Pack radios for our group’s GMRS comms. Not because they are better than other brands but because we’ve used Midland GXTs since they came out and we have a pile of parts for them...
GMRS “Bubble-Pack” Radio Features and What They Mean
Every household should have at least one pair of the retail store GMRS/FRS “Bubble Pack” radios and here’s why...
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