Day: March 26, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Learning about Radio Communication and Why You Should

By Bryan Black Cell phones have become our primary communication devices because of their versatility, portability and ease of use. However, the problem with relying on them too heavily is that during an emergency, the likelihood of them failing can become a big concern. If we think about contingencies and recognize the limitations of the devices

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You Passed, Now What? Steps to Take After Earning Your HAM Radio License

By ITS Guest Contributor Amateur (aka HAM) Radio has proven time and again to be an invaluable option when existing communication infrastructure fails due to natural or man-made disasters. This article is the beginning of a series of four articles providing guidance on what to do after earning your HAM Radio license. This series will include tips

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Building a Bolt Bag: Being Prepared to Go At Any Moment

By Matthew Sharp Fresh off the heels of ITS Muster IV, I’ve taken some of what I learned on building a Bolt Bag and applied it to my home “Bolt Bag,” which generally speaking, I always have with me. A Bolt Bag contains mission essential equipment that you’d never want to be without, no matter what your

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The Complete Guide to Land Navigation with the Military Grid Reference System

By Nick H. The ability to navigate terrain with a map and compass is a skill-set that’s become lost in recent years due to technological advances like GPS and its integration into our smartphones. For many of us, navigating a city without a GPS would simply seem ridiculous. In a sense, we’ve become so used to

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Ultimate Radio Communication Guide: What to Look for in a Handheld Transceiver

By Bryan Black My previous article on radio communication was a primer that went into detail about why you’d want to learn about radios, the way they operate and what frequencies are available for you to operate on. Today I’m going to address what kind of radios are out there for you to use with those

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