Poll: SHTF Comms? What are you using?

[RuggedWarrior]

I heard about GMRS recently and getting the radio license is pretty simple. Looking into what kind of GMRS radios there are and seeing what that system is capable of.

 

[CountryGent]

I heard about GMRS recently and getting the radio license is pretty simple. Looking into what kind of GMRS radios there are and seeing what that system is capable of.

It is indeed very easy to obtain. And it opens up a lot of options beyond Citizen Band.

 

[DB is Here]

I heard about GMRS recently and getting the radio license is pretty simple. Looking into what kind of GMRS radios there are and seeing what that system is capable of.

There are many flavors, I started with the Beafeng 82HP & 5R, then stepped up to the Wouxin 935gplus. The Wouxin is better built and sounds better but have 4-5 of the others to give out if needed. DM me if you need further help, I'm a newbie myself but have figured out a lot in the last month or so.

 

[Flopsweat]

There are many flavors, I started with the Beafeng 82HP & 5R, then stepped up to the Wouxin 935gplus. The Wouxin is better built and sounds better but have 4-5 of the others to give out if needed. DM me if you need further help, I'm a newbie myself but have figured out a lot in the last month or so.

I have a bunch of Midlands that have worked very well for me. On certain GMRS channels you can transmit up to, I think it's 5 watts handheld and 40 watts mobile. It's something like that. I've used them riding quads and GMRS works great in the woods. We even seem to have made it over a pretty big hill. I think I'd probably mostly be on Ham 2-meter in a widespread emergency situation.

 

[kopcicle]

About a year ago I had a chat with a man way beyond my years and experience. I mentioned that I am planning on getting into Ham in the near future. A few months ago he passed, and left me all his gear. None of his family were interested, so I jumped at the offer!

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[crstrode]

Something I haven't seen talked about much in prep is communications - the ability to call for help or coordinate with family, neighbors, or members of your group. Does your prep include methods of communication? If so, what are you using and why?

When it comes to SHTF, it is best to be the fan.