by Jackson Chen Shortwave radio is a form of radio transmission that has been around since the early 20th century. It uses high frequency signals that can travel long distances, making it possible to communicate with people across the globe. In this blog post, we will explore the fascinating world of shortwave radio and
Read MoreA Guide to How Far You Can Talk By Ham Radio Prep One of the most frequent questions that newcomers to amateur radio ask is, “How far can you talk on ham radio? One answer is “all around the world.” An equally common, but equally vague, answer is, “It depends.” Your range on ham radio starts at
Read MoreBelow you’ll find a list of very useful smartphone apps that I recommend you download and install in order to make use of one of your most valuable survival tools. As with most lists, though, without proper context it will do you little good. Therefore, I encourage you to understand why these specific apps are
Read MoreThis is the second part in our two-part series on radio communication. Do you know how you’ll communicate when SHTF? Check out the post below to find out. Contents hide 1 Radio Communication: Part 2 | Which Radio is Right for You? 1.1 Radio “Bands” 1.2 Types of Radio Bands: 1.2.1 CB AKA 11m (Citizens Band, 26-27 MHz) 1.2.2 FRS (Family
Read MoreWhen SHTF, we may have to rely on radio communication to stay in contact. This is part 1 of our 2 part series on emergency communication with radios. 1 Radio Communication: Part 1 | Staying in Contact When SHTF 1.1 Basic Radio Theory 1.1.1 Radio Frequency 1.1.2 Am Radio vs. FM Radio 1.2 Wavelength and Antenna Selection 1.3 Radio Equipment 1.3.1 “Ham”
Read MoreIf your spouse and children are away from home when disaster strikes, would you be able to communicate with them and help guide them home? PRINT THIS PAGE By Tara Dodrill If your spouse and children are away from home when disaster strikes, would you be able to communicate with them and help guide them
Read MoreBy Jon Gaffney For eight months I’ve lived on the road with my girlfriend on a long-term road trip. While we’ve taken a few short respites during the 15,000 miles we’ve covered, we’ve also camped in innumerable places with plans that are often in flux. I cringe every time I respond to the question of what our essentials are
Read MoreBy The ITS Crew What’s your plan when a 911 call doesn’t go through? Recently, AT&T experienced a 911 service outage, leaving some mobile phones unable to reach emergency services.. Today we’re going to cover a few things you can do to be prepared for a 911 outage. Without getting too far into the weeds, 911 service in
Read MoreBy The ITS Crew Not every situation is one that requires dialing 9-1-1; that line should be kept clear for true emergencies only. 911.gov defines a true emergency as “any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance.” They also recommend that if you’re unsure whether the situation is a true emergency or not,
Read MoreBy Nick H. Day to day communication in the military differs greatly from that of civilian life. For instance, in the military everything is an acronym and actually becomes a language of its own. “Does your MOS require a PCS for your AIT or can your CMC just send you TDY/TAD?” Many of you know exactly
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