Dual Purpose, One Radio One of the things I look for when buying short-range group-communications radios like GMRS/FRS and CB is that they also have a dual purpose… a NOAA weather radio built into the unit. I’ve also a couple… Continue Reading
Basic communications for preppers There are several legal choices available to the civilian to handle two-way communications needs. FRS: handheld radios only, fixed antenna, 0.5-watt fixed power, no repeaters, no license required (UHF band) GMRS: handheld, mobile, and base radios,… Continue Reading
Communications in the Post Apocalypse World (PAW) are going to be critical to the success and safety of a community. Communications Options There are several methods that can be used that do not rely on electricity or electronic devices, though… Continue Reading
We’ve been testing the ranges of our various GMRS / FRS radios. We all know the silly and outrageous claims made by manufacturers about the ranges of these radios. Anybody who has used them in a real-world setting knows to… Continue Reading
Introduction to Radio Communications I am not an expert on Radio communications, but I keep seeing questions on prepper forums with incorrect responses, so I decided to put together a little primer on the subject for my faithful readers, both… Continue Reading