| Emergency Communications |
| "Taking Action for the Kingdom of God!" |
| ~Taking Action for the Kingdom of God~ ~Unleashing Potential through the Power of God~ |
| 2 Cor 4:8-10 |
Emergency Communications:
Ham Radio is the most reliable form of communication for the
prepper there is - period!
After extensive research I believe that the Ham Radio is simply the
best form of communication for anyone truly concerned with getting
through to their love ones in an emergency situation. Ham Radio
gives you so many options that other forms of communication simply
can't. Furthermore, Ham Radios give you outstanding range and
clarity for slightly more then other radios.
Personally I wanted to go with a handheld Radio that I could carry
with me at all times, or throw it in my Bug Out Bag and be good to
go. I will invest later in mobile unit and a base station as time and
money permit.
As I was looking for the absolute best Ham Radio to purchase I came
to the Kenwood TH-F6a and the Yaesu vx 7r.
Now while the Yaesu vx 7r is built like a tank and can literally be
submersed in water and be fine it does have its limitations. From my
research I have found that the Yaesu models are very difficult to
program and not user friendly. On the contrary the Kenwood TH-f6a
has a very easy to understand interface that even a beginner like
myself can manage.
One thing I would caution is not to purchase a Ham Radio with a
built in GPS unit. This technology while convenient to day could
spell disaster for you tomorrow.
Having other forms of communications is a plus, but they all have
their respective limitations.
Cellphones: The best cellphone to have in the event of an
emergency would be from Sprint or Nextel. The phones that have
the direct connect feature are ideal in a crisis situation, as they are
able to operate without the cell towers as two way radios for up to
approximately 6 miles. So for an everyday carry to replace your
current phone - not bad. You can add a fixed antenna to some of
their phones which also increases their range. For more information
check out the Sprint website.
CB Radios:
FRS/GRMS
Garmin 530:
Satellite Phones:
Ham Radio is the most reliable form of communication for the
prepper there is - period!
After extensive research I believe that the Ham Radio is simply the
best form of communication for anyone truly concerned with getting
through to their love ones in an emergency situation. Ham Radio
gives you so many options that other forms of communication simply
can't. Furthermore, Ham Radios give you outstanding range and
clarity for slightly more then other radios.
Personally I wanted to go with a handheld Radio that I could carry
with me at all times, or throw it in my Bug Out Bag and be good to
go. I will invest later in mobile unit and a base station as time and
money permit.
As I was looking for the absolute best Ham Radio to purchase I came
to the Kenwood TH-F6a and the Yaesu vx 7r.
Now while the Yaesu vx 7r is built like a tank and can literally be
submersed in water and be fine it does have its limitations. From my
research I have found that the Yaesu models are very difficult to
program and not user friendly. On the contrary the Kenwood TH-f6a
has a very easy to understand interface that even a beginner like
myself can manage.
One thing I would caution is not to purchase a Ham Radio with a
built in GPS unit. This technology while convenient to day could
spell disaster for you tomorrow.
Having other forms of communications is a plus, but they all have
their respective limitations.
Cellphones: The best cellphone to have in the event of an
emergency would be from Sprint or Nextel. The phones that have
the direct connect feature are ideal in a crisis situation, as they are
able to operate without the cell towers as two way radios for up to
approximately 6 miles. So for an everyday carry to replace your
current phone - not bad. You can add a fixed antenna to some of
their phones which also increases their range. For more information
check out the Sprint website.
CB Radios:
FRS/GRMS
Garmin 530:
Satellite Phones:
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| If you had only one chance to make a difference in the life of the person next to you what would you do, what would you say . . . . . make every moment count - it might be your last. ~Anthony~ |
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