I run a yaesu ft-857d( hf-vhf-uhf) in my pickup truck, cause when i go out shooting there is no cell service. and its nice to know that if i am injuried,i will be able to get help, or if someone in the hills needs help, i can call out for them.
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It sounds like amateur radio is the most efficient way of communicating and obtaining information during disasters and SHTF. Am I right?
I am told that the hand-held units have pretty good range capabilities due to the network of "repeaters." But, what happens to the repeaters when the power goes down? I assume the repeaters would go down too, thus limiting the range and use of the hand-held units?
If that is the case, would a more powerful mobile unit (not having to rely on repeaters as much) be the better choice? Or would a hand-held be fine? I'm assuming one radio to use in the vehcile as well as at home.
Don't know anything about radios but want to learn.
It sounds like amateur radio is the most efficient way of communicating and obtaining information during disasters and SHTF. Am I right?
I am told that the hand-held units have pretty good range capabilities due to the network of "repeaters." But, what happens to the repeaters when the power goes down? I assume the repeaters would go down too, thus limiting the range and use of the hand-held units?
If that is the case, would a more powerful mobile unit (not having to rely on repeaters as much) be the better choice? Or would a hand-held be fine? I'm assuming one radio to use in the vehcile as well as at home.
Don't know anything about radios but want to learn.