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Communication When SHTF - Best Radio? Other Ideas?
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 1044117:MV8yMDY1NzYxXzM0NzcxODUwX0I1QzdBNDY4] [quote:Anonymous Coward 2378936:MV8yMDY1NzYxXzM0NzcxNjcyXzYzNjE4QUND] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1044117:MV8yMDY1NzYxXzM0NzcxNTQyXzRBMEE2NzU2] [quote:Anonymous Coward 140124:MV8yMDY1NzYxXzM0NzcwMzU0XzY0M0U4RjU=] [quote:Anonymous Coward 20063594:MV8yMDY1NzYxXzM0NzcwMTg4X0I5REYwRUZE] NO COMS you never know who is listinging when shtf [/quote] This is COMS just to be able to gather and find my family. After that, I understand. Like I said, my parents will be 150km away and my sister's family 10km away. [/quote] I believe the CB will again find a broader use, if only for a while. Unless of course, as said earlier, an EMP is used. I have a 40 channel handheld transciever that for some reason, I have kept in good condition. Also two way handhelds with good range. They might be useful in the short term, at least. [/quote] I have a cobra in the car, priceless for finding out where the bears are hiding out on the interstate.. CB is also great for local information and to ask about national trends such as fuel prices, supply disruptions and security check points from interstate truck drivers. CB is dirt cheap, easy to install and use. A vital prep and essential tool to the modern commuter. Since the CB craze in the 70s and 80s has past it's gone back to being a useful network.. Even though you still get the occasional jackass with a linear amp who loves to say "world wide world wide world wide" on all frequencies at the same time:rockon: [/quote] That linear amp won't be worth shit when the power's out. My handheld runs on batteries as well. :) [/quote]
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How are some of you preppers planning on communicating or getting together with loved ones when SHTF? Say there is an EMP or cell networks are down or whatever. Think worst case scenario. I hear the learning curve on HAM radios are pretty steep and I'd like any ideas.
Mainly concerned about getting in touch (and staying in constant communication until we meet) with my parents who live about 150 km away and my sister's family, who is only about 10 km away.
Will short wave do the trick? HAM necessary? Willing to learn...thanks.
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