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Post by SA Hunter on May 18, 2016 20:49:34 GMT 10
www.skilledsurvival.com/survival-radio-communications-guide/You should make a plan for all 3: Listen, Local, and Long. These are the 3 communication levels you should strive for your SHTF communications. This means a 3 pronged approach. 1 – Listen Only
First, if you don’t already own a small portable hand crank survival radio, don’t you think it’s time? 2 – Local Communication
Second is local communication. If you have a local survival coalition (and you should) then you need every member to have a walkie talkie. Now your coalition just got 10 times stronger as you can communicate so much better and faster when SHTF. 3 – Long Range Communication
Finally you should investigate owning and operating a HAM radio. Here’s a good one to get you started and here’s a website to learn more about getting a license. For a true SHTF event, you’ll want to be able to reach out over longer distances to communicate with other survivalists and preppers. Good SHTF communications will be huge difference maker in survival. The ability to listen, communicate locally, and over long distances is key to your long-term success. Don’t underestimate this advantage and don’t wait until its too late.
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Post by Joey on May 18, 2016 21:45:55 GMT 10
Link for amateur radio licensing in Australia.. www.wia.org.au/licenses/foundation/about/If I could get my ideal property when I buy some land, it will have a nice decent hill on it that I can place a antenna array on and also as an observation post for the surrounding areas.
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Post by poppyspreped on Jun 4, 2016 21:02:28 GMT 10
I have been wanting to buy just 2 walkie talkies but every time I look at a few I honestly don't know what to look for eg: wattage, rechargeable from a 12v battery, etc etc
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Post by Peter on Jun 4, 2016 21:15:16 GMT 10
I have been wanting to buy just 2 walkie talkies but every time I look at a few I honestly don't know what to look for eg: wattage, rechargeable from a 12v battery, etc etc There is some solid information on our Communications board: click here. I hope this helps.
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Post by jonasparker on Dec 31, 2017 3:13:57 GMT 10
If you're going to "listen only", be sure to get a receiver with single side-band capability. Most hams broadcast on SW on voice (phone) mode using AM SSB. An external antenna is also a good idea since hams won't be calling at 1500 watts because of OPSEC and the drain on the batteries. I suspect hams will be doing any transmitting in the 25 to 100 watt range, probably with a directional antenna (at least that's my game plan).
Also start listening NOW! This way you'll have an idea as to what bands and frequencies are used and at what times. Unless you have a super memory, keep a written log so you'll know when and where to listen.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 22:41:44 GMT 10
Thank you for all the good information guys, my hand crank radio needs are taken care of, along with an all band radio that has upper and lower side band... plus two Baofeng VHF/UHF 4/1 watt multi channel rechargeable walkie talkies (about $60 each on ebay).
My next move is the ham radio, time permitting... trouble is I know nothing much about them and would not know a good buy if it hit me in the face...
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Post by jonasparker on Jan 6, 2018 6:02:48 GMT 10
Thank you for all the good information guys, my hand crank radio needs are taken care of, along with an all band radio that has upper and lower side band... plus two Baofeng VHF/UHF 4/1 watt multi channel rechargeable walkie talkies (about $60 each on ebay). My next move is the ham radio, time permitting... trouble is I know nothing much about them and would not know a good buy if it hit me in the face... Your best bet is to see if there's a local ham club near you, then go to a meeting or two. Not only will the members help you get licensed, if you aren't already, they also probably have lots of good advice recommending various SW rigs, antennas, power supplies, computer interfaces, etc. If you're lucky, a member or two may have a gently used transceiver that they're willing to part with at the "friendly price". DO NOT GET ON THE HAM BANDS WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE! I don't know the rules "down under", but the fines in the USA are brutal.
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