In this video, we’ll explore the differences between short-range and long-range communications! Short-range communication is like talking to a friend face-to-face or using walkie-talkies, where you can easily connect over a small distance. On the other hand, long-range communication is all about reaching people far away.
Thanks for stopping by.
Rourke
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I’ve discussed Telegram as a communications tool previously. It continues to rank up there as one of the most secure communication tools available. With many media platforms and accounts being taken down the ability for like-minded folks to network and communicate online has been challenging at best. Many of us who are Constitutionalists, freedom-loving, traditional in our values, and support the 2nd Amendment are now being called “extremists” by our own government and expelled or censored from many social media platforms. Our ability to freely communicate remains but is certainly diminished.
For some time I’ve had a Telegram Group where a small number of us get together daily and chat about current events, news, prepping, life, and sometimes what we’ve cooked for dinner. We also exchange digital books, guides, manuals and other items related to preparedness. It should be noted that Telegram was banned for two years in Russia as the government wanted access to user information, however, the owner refused.
If interested in joining our small Telegram Chat Group – send me an email. I don’t want to publicize the link to join this private group. Email: 1776PatriotUSA ( at ) gmail ( dot ) com. This group discusses a variety of preparedness topics and current events all in real-time. Pretty cool!!
Telegram can be used on both a computer as well as phones.
What Is Telegram:
Telegram is a freeware, cross-platform, cloud-based instant messaging software and service. The application servers of Telegram are distributed worldwide to decrease data load, while the operations center is currently based in Dubai. Along with regular IM, the service has video calling, VoIP, file sharing, and other features.
No- it’s not owned by Google, Facebook, or any other supergiant technological conglomerate. If you have any questions or issues joining up comment below and I’ll do what I can to assist.
Rourke
With the ramped up attacks against free speech, it’s hard to get the truth. With media platforms being taken down the ability for like-minded folks to network and communicate online could get worse.
For some time I’ve had a Telegram Group where a small number of us get together daily and chat about current events, news, prepping, life, and sometimes what we’ve cooked for dinner. Should Parler, MeWe, and other means to “get together” disappear, Telegram should remain.
I’ve also created a Telegram Broadcast Channel. As a member relevant news and information is sent periodically. This is one-way communication.
If interested in joining the Telegram Chat Group – send me an email. I don’t want to publicize the link to join. Email: emergencycd ( at ) gmail ( dot ) com.
Want to receive news and information? Join the Telegram Broadcast Channel here – – – > https://t.me/joinchat/SSdzuLjVdku4LHAU
What Is Telegram:
Telegram is a freeware, cross-platform, cloud-based instant messaging software and service. The application servers of Telegram are distributed worldwide to decrease data load, while the operational center is currently based in Dubai. Along with regular IM, the service has video calling, VoIP, file sharing and other features.
No- it is not owned by Google, Facebook, or any other supergiant technological conglomerate.
Rourke
Over the past few years, there have been numerous questions and requests pertaining to the “preppers radio” – the Baofeng UV-5R(and its siblings). The video below offers up some great insight and explanation.
The featured radio in the video is the Baofeng UV-5RA – which is cosmetically different than the regular UV-5R, but, operates basically the same. There are some higher power radios available from Baofeng as well.
Enjoy!
The Baofeng UV-5R and similar radios are very useful tools. It’s a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 136-174 MHz and 400-480 MHz frequencies. It can be programmed with up to 128 channels. They can receive and transmit a variety of frequencies including those used by weather radios and the often purchased walkie-talkies found at Wal-Mart. Their capability is actually much more and this article will provide instructions on how to manually program the popular Baofeng UV-5R for many common frequencies.
[Disclaimer: You are required to obtain a license to transmit on these devices and punishment for doing so without a liscence can range from fines to having your bottom lip pulled over to the back of your head. You’ve been informed and warned.]
While the frequency can be entered in the Baofeng UV-5R and similar radio’s by just punching in numbers it is also possible to save it as a channel for easy access at any time(see below).
That’s it. Programming frequencies via software is easier and more flexible. That’s for another post at a later date.
Now – go grab your Baofeng UV-5R and give it a shot…….
FRS/GMRS Frequencies
MURS Radio Frequencies
151.820 Mhz
151.880 Mhz
151.940 Mhz
154.570 Mhz
154.600 Mhz
WX1 -- 162.550
WX2 -- 162.400
WX3 -- 162.475
WX4 -- 162.425
WX5 -- 162.450
WX6 -- 162.500
WX7 -- 162.525
Commercial “DOT” Frequencies
151.625 Red Dot
154.570 Blue Dot
154.600 Green Dot
151.955 Purple Dot
464.550 Yellow Dot
464.500 Brown Dot
467.7625 J Dot
467.8125 KDot
467.8500 Silver Star
467.8750 Gold Star
467.9000 Red Star
467.9250 Blue Star
| Marine VHF Designated Frequencies | |||
| Channel Number | Ship Transmit MHz |
Ship Receive MHz |
Intended And Designated Use |
| 01A | 156.050 | 156.050 | Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area. |
| 05A | 156.250 | 156.250 | Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas. |
| 06 | 156.300 | 156.300 | Intership Safety |
| 07A | 156.350 | 156.350 | Commercial |
| 08 | 156.400 | 156.400 | Commercial (Intership only) |
| 09 | 156.450 | 156.450 | Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial. |
| 10 | 156.500 | 156.500 | Commercial |
| 11 | 156.550 | 156.550 | Commercial. VTS in selected areas. |
| 12 | 156.600 | 156.600 | Port Operations. VTS in selected areas. |
| 13 | 156.650 | 156.650 | Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge). Ships >20m length maintain a listening watch on this channel in US waters. |
| 14 | 156.700 | 156.700 | Port Operations. VTS in selected areas. |
| 15 | — | 156.750 | Environmental (Receive only). Used by Class C EPIRBs. |
| 16 | 156.800 | 156.800 | International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel. |
| 17 | 156.850 | 156.850 | State Control |
| 18A | 156.900 | 156.900 | Commercial |
| 19A | 156.950 | 156.950 | Commercial |
| 20 | 157.000 | 161.600 | Port Operations (duplex) |
| 20A | 157.000 | 157.000 | Port Operations |
| 21A | 157.050 | 157.050 | U.S. Coast Guard only |
| 22A | 157.100 | 157.100 | Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16. |
| 23A | 157.150 | 157.150 | U.S. Coast Guard only |
| 24 | 157.200 | 161.800 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| 25 | 157.250 | 161.850 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| 26 | 157.300 | 161.900 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| 27 | 157.350 | 161.950 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| 28 | 157.400 | 162.000 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| 63A | 156.175 | 156.175 | Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area. |
| 65A | 156.275 | 156.275 | Port Operations |
| 66A | 156.325 | 156.325 | Port Operations |
| 67 | 156.375 | 156.375 | Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge communications in lower Mississippi River. Intership only. |
| 68 | 156.425 | 156.425 | Non-Commercial |
| 69 | 156.475 | 156.475 | Non-Commercial |
| 70 | 156.525 | 156.525 | Digital Selective Calling (voice communications not allowed) |
| 71 | 156.575 | 156.575 | Non-Commercial |
| 72 | 156.625 | 156.625 | Non-Commercial (Intership only) |
| 73 | 156.675 | 156.675 | Port Operations |
| 74 | 156.725 | 156.725 | Port Operations |
| 77 | 156.875 | 156.875 | Port Operations (Intership only) |
| 78A | 156.925 | 156.925 | Non-Commercial |
| 79A | 156.975 | 156.975 | Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only |
| 80A | 157.025 | 157.025 | Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only |
| 81A | 157.075 | 157.075 | U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations. |
| 82A | 157.125 | 157.125 | U.S. Government only |
| 83A | 157.175 | 157.175 | U.S. Coast Guard only |
| 84 | 157.225 | 161.825 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| 85 | 157.275 | 161.875 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| 86 | 157.325 | 161.925 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| 87 | 157.375 | 161.975 | Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) |
| AIS 1 | 161.975 | 161.975 | Automatic Identification System #1 (AIS) – Special equipment required! |
| 88 | 157.425 | 162.025 | Public Correspondence only near Canadian border. |
| AIS 2 | 162.025 | 162.025 | Automatic Identification System #2 (AIS) – Special equipment required! |
| 88A | 157.425 | 157.425 | Commercial, Intership only. |
Many may not be aware that effective September 20th, 2019 it will be illegal to import or sell the Baofeng UV-5R and similar radio’s. Why? You can head over to ARRL.org and read the specifics.
What this means is the availability of these inexpensive, versatile and varying quality communication devices may decrease and become difficult to find. While it is widely reported that these radios will suddenly be gone and off the market, I have my doubts. Should supplies decline prices will go up. If you were interested in one of these radios – or twelve – the time to purchase is now.
Why is this important?
As a communication and information gathering tool, these radio’s are high value. They can receive and transmit(with appropriate license) on a variety of frequencies.
Right now prices are less than $30 per radio. It is my recommendation to stock up on a few of these before prices climb and supplies dry up.
Visit this link for the best prices on Baofeng radios.
Rourke