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WalkingDead posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago
California attempting to rid itself of Ham Radio repeaters used and maintained by Ham radio operators. Now why would they wish to eliminate an uncontrolled form of communication which has proved very useful in emergency situations?
https://offgridsurvival.com/california-officials-declare-ham-radio-no-longer-a-benefit/
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While terrain and environment are significant factors, an extreme novice with a cheap Baofeng UV-5r radio (less than $30) and a $20 J-Pole antenna can receive (RX) transmissions from hundreds of miles away. Granted, the novice would likely lack the skill and power (only 5w) to transmit (TX) over the same distance. For all of Cali’s problems, it’s geographically located near what many refer to as the Redoubt (see Amrron.com for more info). There are ALL kinds of “patriots” broadcasting into that area of operations (AO). See the link below for more info on what they are doing. If you’re not a Ham person, you should be. If you aren’t aware of AmRRON, you should be. Just FYI.
Thank you for posting this. In addition to this, time for everyone to get familiar with building battery back up generators with portable flexible solar panels (I bought a cheap but effective one on sale for 200.00, it runs my internet when power is out for 8 hrs and I can recharge in the car if power is not back up), rechargeable lithium lights (recharge with electric, solar, or charge by car). Time to develop some energy independence and basic survival skills for what is to come.
This guy produces solid gold content on the topic: https://youtu.be/AAQfS-tEUQA
Thank. you for sharing this, good stuff!
I thought about the solar panels but I created a “getaway van”, extended chevy diesel, with alternator run auxiliary battery system. I can still add the solar panels and probably run most things for the time the diesel is not available… I can charge computer, run a hot plate, heater, phones, etc… probably my dewalt tools, too. Smile.
Great idea…we have thought about that as a family and are researching now ways and means if we go that route.