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Reply to: Ham radio recommendations? Posted September 15, 2020

Thank you, Joe. That’s great to know. I’ll quit researching stuff that will not work 👍. I’m driving today. Will be in touch later this week or next. I’ve read both of your responses and I’m eager to start working towards General. Again, thank you! PS Are you open to telephone, texting, or email? [email protected]

Reply to: Beginner’s guide to amateur (ham) radio for preppers Posted September 14, 2020

Care to help a newbie jump into the ham universe? I’m looking for two things, I think. Portable ham for extended bug out situations and a way to reach my kids who are out of state. Im thinking of FRS devices for communicating with my boys and a ham for myself. I’m interested in pursuing a license ASAP…not only for the apparent SHTF scenario I’m watching unfold. If I’m focused on getting up to speed (license and practice), about how long will it take to be proficient enough to use it when it’s REALLY needed. Many thanks to the contributors. I’ve been researching and settled here for advice after reading the many helpful posts and articles

Reply to: Ham radio recommendations? Posted September 14, 2020

I’m looking for help selecting a portable ham radio for emergency communication with my kids in a worst case scenario situation. They’re not interested in ham radio, so perhaps I should get a MURS two way for that? I’m in TX. They’re in CO. Having done preliminary research, ham appears to be the best choice for me. I hope I have enough time to get licensed! It’s getting crazy in the US

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Reply to: Ham radio recommendations? Posted September 15, 2020

Thank you, Joe. That’s great to know. I’ll quit researching stuff that will not work 👍. I’m driving today. Will be in touch later this week or next. I’ve read both of your responses and I’m eager to start working towards General. Again, thank you! PS Are you open to telephone, texting, or email? [email protected]

Reply to: Beginner’s guide to amateur (ham) radio for preppers Posted September 14, 2020

Care to help a newbie jump into the ham universe? I’m looking for two things, I think. Portable ham for extended bug out situations and a way to reach my kids who are out of state. Im thinking of FRS devices for communicating with my boys and a ham for myself. I’m interested in pursuing a license ASAP…not only for the apparent SHTF scenario I’m watching unfold. If I’m focused on getting up to speed (license and practice), about how long will it take to be proficient enough to use it when it’s REALLY needed. Many thanks to the contributors. I’ve been researching and settled here for advice after reading the many helpful posts and articles

Reply to: Ham radio recommendations? Posted September 14, 2020

I’m looking for help selecting a portable ham radio for emergency communication with my kids in a worst case scenario situation. They’re not interested in ham radio, so perhaps I should get a MURS two way for that? I’m in TX. They’re in CO. Having done preliminary research, ham appears to be the best choice for me. I hope I have enough time to get licensed! It’s getting crazy in the US