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Reply to: Beginner’s guide to amateur (ham) radio for preppers Posted January 11, 2025

Also, is there a way to use a waki takie for the 12 miles? I think what I really want is a way to have in lieu of a sell phone. Sadly, getting a ham radio license is not in the cards at this time.

Reply to: Beginner’s guide to amateur (ham) radio for preppers Posted January 10, 2025

Fantastic article. I live in a a large urban area and work 12 miles from home (but takes 40 minutes to get home). I want a way to communicate with my family if cell services is down. It sounds like this might not be possible with a Ham Radio, given the density of the city. My parents live about 30 miles away in a smaller city. Would like to hear from others. Also, can you clarify how I could reach my family with a Ham Radio? How could I know how to “call home” and be able to have a conversation? Do both adults need to learn how to use the Ham Radio (and try licensed) for that to happen?

Reply to: Best emergency water storage containers for your home Posted April 15, 2021

Thanks for this great write-up. I have my containers and am ready to fill them. I have a whole house water filter, which is supposed to take a lot of the chlorine out for better tasting water. So, should I add bleach (using the quantities you outlined above)?

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Reply to: Beginner’s guide to amateur (ham) radio for preppers Posted January 11, 2025

Also, is there a way to use a waki takie for the 12 miles? I think what I really want is a way to have in lieu of a sell phone. Sadly, getting a ham radio license is not in the cards at this time.

Reply to: Beginner’s guide to amateur (ham) radio for preppers Posted January 10, 2025

Fantastic article. I live in a a large urban area and work 12 miles from home (but takes 40 minutes to get home). I want a way to communicate with my family if cell services is down. It sounds like this might not be possible with a Ham Radio, given the density of the city. My parents live about 30 miles away in a smaller city. Would like to hear from others. Also, can you clarify how I could reach my family with a Ham Radio? How could I know how to “call home” and be able to have a conversation? Do both adults need to learn how to use the Ham Radio (and try licensed) for that to happen?

Reply to: Best emergency water storage containers for your home Posted April 15, 2021

Thanks for this great write-up. I have my containers and am ready to fill them. I have a whole house water filter, which is supposed to take a lot of the chlorine out for better tasting water. So, should I add bleach (using the quantities you outlined above)?

Reply to: Do you need to use chemical preservatives? Posted April 15, 2021

Thanks for this great course. I have my containers and am ready to fill them. I have a whole house water filter, which is supposed to take a lot of the chlorine out for better tasting water. So, should I add bleach (using the quantities you outlined above)?