FRS-GMRS Walkie-Talkie Range Distance Claims Are Often Ridiculous
Manufacturers claim all sorts of supposed achievable radio communication range and distance. Here’s what to expect in the “real world”…
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications aspects of survival/prepping/preparedness, including radios for transmitting, receiving, antennas, systems, methods, and more…
Suggestions for 2-Meter Ham Radio for Preparedness
While there are a lot of older 2-meter FM ham radios out there, the cost of new is really pretty low. Here’s some advice to get started.
Minimum Ground Plane Size For Magnet Mount Antenna
What if I wanted to use my magnetic mount antenna as a sort of base station antenna? Do I need a ground plane? What size / dimension?
Your Stories Of Encounters With Common-Sense-Challenged People
Funny examples of “common sense challenged” encounters with other people. Add your own stories in the comments!
Walker Razor Radio – Slim Electronic Muffs & Walkie Talkie Radio Distance
Review of the Walker Razor Radio accessory that fits their ‘Slim’ model electronic muffs. My results of real world transmit distance testing.
Trust Your Instinct, Your Internal Voice
Your internal voice. Instincts. You will likely make better and quicker decisions if you trust your gut. Don’t ignore it!
What Causes Radio Noise Interference and Annoying Buzzes
I’ve always advocated portable radios for preparedness. Sometimes while listening (to AM in particular) there may be interference. How to find the source?
HAM Radio | A Quick Primer
An introduction to HAM Radio (Amateur Radio) – frequencies (pros & cons), ground wave, line of sight, skywave (skip), NVIS, and more…
Why You Should Never Talk To The Police
Here are the LOGICAL reasons why you should NOT TALK TO THE POLICE if you are arrested, questioned, and what you should do instead…
2-Way Radios For Communications | FRS – GMRS – MURS – CB
2-way radios – channel and frequency information on FRS, MURS, GMRS, and CB. What’s best for non-licensed local communications? Lots of uses!