CB Radios or other forms

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chazbo88

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I'm curious about CB and other amateur radio(HAM) usage for survival situations and in general having a means to contact people during times of crisis. Does anyone here use radios to communicate.
 
I'm very interested in this topic also. I have an article titled Survival Radio 101 over at PreparedToLive.org that may be helpful. Other than that I will say that -- IMHO -- I believe the Yaesu all-mode radios -- particularly the portable units -- may be the best out there. HTH
 
I have a half a dozen FRS radios. During the ice storm a few years ago got them out to take to a few neighbors. Our power was back on after about 24 hours so it never really panned out.

I also have a Ham license but I am not active. I keep an all band reciever that goes from one end of the spectrum to the other, but only have an Ham walkie to get out on.

Interesting note: During the World Trade Center attack on 9/11 the cell phone service was bombarded esentially crippling communications for victims and workers alike. It wasn't until after the fact that they realized that Text Messaging was up for hours after regular cell phone service went down. Apparently a different technology. The kids got something on us here.

Ham radio operators come out to help during these types of emergencies. They were there for the WTC bombing the first time, Oklamhoma bombing, huricanes and natural disasters.

A link with examples of emergencies supported by Amateur radio.
http://www.arrl.org/pio/emergen1.html

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Our local SAR uses 2 meter radios. I have a Yeaesu VX-5 that has their frequencies stored in memory.

Chad
 
A lot of my hiking is close to saltwater, plus I like to sail and kayak a bit. I like to pack a handheld (marine) VHF if I'm going to be close enough to water to use it. You need a license, at least in Canada, but it's comforting to have it as a backup. With all the deep and steep coastline here, it's easy to lose cell service even close to town.

I'm not really a fan of FRS radios, but mine are pretty old now though.
 
Make sure you understand what can work in the area you will be in !! FRS is very short range ,less in mountains .Longest is the HF protion of the amateur band. The basic amateur license is not difficult to get.
 
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