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Thread: Communications Preparations
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March 28th, 2020, 04:31 PM #81
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March 28th, 2020, 04:32 PM #82
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March 28th, 2020, 05:38 PM #83
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March 28th, 2020, 05:47 PM #84
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March 28th, 2020, 05:51 PM #85
Re: Communications Preparations
I was so impressed with the OP when this thread started, that I went out and bought a Baofeng.
Now, with all the "noise" in this thread I'm simply confused.
Can we please get back on topic?
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March 28th, 2020, 05:52 PM #86
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March 28th, 2020, 05:53 PM #87
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March 28th, 2020, 06:05 PM #88
Re: Communications Preparations
I guess what I'm asking is in a SHTF scenario, all the cell phones, landlines, and internet go down, and communication reverts to radio operators.
In a radio operator network, I would imagine there are limitations related to distance transmission and reception, whereas sat phones have global reach.
A radio operator in PA has no way to reach out beyond a certain distance without bouncing off other broadcasters to chain relay the messages back and forth.
I am wondering if some sat phones in circulation would solve that problem, or if my understanding of radio limitations is incorrect?How can you have any cookies if you don't drink your milk?
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March 28th, 2020, 06:26 PM #89
Re: Communications Preparations
Not the same radio at all. When prices aren't inflated, normal UV-5R's could be had for 20 dollars shipped. This was 2 weeks ago, seems everyone went out and bought them since and the price rose above 30 now. Shop around and wait for prices to normalize if you can. They are cheaper than they ever were.
Si vis pacem, para bellumμολ ν λαβέWhat country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms!
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March 28th, 2020, 06:29 PM #90
Re: Communications Preparations
Actually, not true about radio. With a handheld, yes, but with my FT-857 which is a mobile radio capped at 50W without an amplifier, I've spoken half way round thr world, once there, the distance gets shorter. It is dependant on bands used. Even the humble CB using 11M, when ducting is favorable can hit Europe. A friend is big on 6M, theg call it a magic band, when conditions are right speakes to South America on 25W.
Radio is dependent on equipment and knowledge. The handhelds are primarily a tactical short distancd communications mechanism. With mobiles and base rigs, you can go regional and global. Add in use of things like Digital and Packet, applications like FLDIGI can pick out digital signals and transmit further on less power than "phone" of voice modes. There are also guys who like to play with "QRP" or radios transmitting under 5W power, these are mostly CW contacts, but they pride themselves to being able to send globally on 5W. They even have contests for it.
Sat phones would work but again the infrastructure needs in place and recipient also needs a phone. Radio, we pride ourself on not needing other people's infrastructure.
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