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… Continue reading Telegram Channels and Groups – Join Us!
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List of Common Radio Frequencies for the Baofeng UV-5R
Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a full-featured short to medium distance communication tool – the Baofeng UV-5R – can be purchased. Extremely popular,… Continue reading List of Common Radio Frequencies for the Baofeng UV-5R
VIDEO: Baofeng For Dummies UV5R+ HAM Radio Tutorial
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… Continue reading VIDEO: Baofeng For Dummies UV5R+ HAM Radio Tutorial
Grid Down Communications: Satellite Text Communications
EMP – electromagnetic pulse. Opinions vary as to how extensive damage to our nation’s infrastructure would be should this unfortunate event occur. The overall consensus is somewhere between serious and catastrophic. One area when considering the effects of EMP is communication. Most agree that cell phones, the Internet, and even landlines will be rendered… Continue reading Grid Down Communications: Satellite Text Communications
Programming the Baofeng UV-5R for Common Frequencies
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… Continue reading Programming the Baofeng UV-5R for Common Frequencies
Upcoming Ban on Baofeng Radio’s
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… Continue reading Upcoming Ban on Baofeng Radio’s
The Hand Crank Weather Radio, a Necessity, not a Luxury?
Looking back at a very useful article published here on 1776PatriotUSA last month (September 13, 2018) entitled Basic Hurricane Preparedness it was mentioned that listening to the radio for weather updates was important. I’d like to take that a little step further and expand upon the importance of the AM/FM radio when the SHTF,… Continue reading The Hand Crank Weather Radio, a Necessity, not a Luxury?
List of Common Radio Frequencies for the Baofeng UV-5R
Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a full-featured short to medium distance communication tool – the Baofeng UV-5R – can be purchased. Extremely… Continue reading List of Common Radio Frequencies for the Baofeng UV-5R
The Ultimate Retreat Communication System
Communications after the SHTF within several miles around a retreat – or even your neighborhood – can range from easy to almost impossible. Terrain plays a big role and of course the type of devices being used to communicate. I was sent a link to a new product soon to be released that may provide… Continue reading The Ultimate Retreat Communication System