All fairly basic and secondhand, cheap but working, that's enough about me ha ha
I aimed to cover short range localised, longer range, ham, marine (mainly for the dinghy) and basic monitoring. Basic setup includes, basic receivers one multiband and the other AM/FM small portable (BOB) PMR, C.B, 2MTR, spare mobile phone with alternative network sims, emergency phone, marine band transceiver (licenced SRC) FM broadcast transmitter, 3 x GPS trackers with emergency alert function. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a kit together and you probably will not wish to unless it's a hobby which gets regular use, we are not overly into the radio scene but this is what we covered, on the cheap.
PMR
Two in the BOB, three spare. For shorter range comms such as security, foraging, safety etc. Give consideration to range, while some claim amazing distances do you really want everyone from miles around to listen in if you are local to the person you are talking to? Keep stealth in mind especially if you are using them near your home/base.
Two in the BOB, three spare. For shorter range comms such as security, foraging, safety etc. Give consideration to range, while some claim amazing distances do you really want everyone from miles around to listen in if you are local to the person you are talking to? Keep stealth in mind especially if you are using them near your home/base.
Made a simple PMR holder for the BOV
C.B
One in the BOV and the other at home. I consider these our longer range comms, a good cheap, easy, no licence longer range option if you do not wish to get involved heavily into radio preps
LINK - Two way radio guide
POWER SUPPLIES
This is a converted taxi unit
Back up supply
Remember if the electrical grid fails to have an alternative power source.
Be cautious with your transmitting procedure and length, especially in times of strife. Others may listen in with unjust intent. Chit chat with unknowns for the purpose of information gathering should perhaps be from a location you are not based or going mobile.
Be aware of the attraction an antenna display will give more so during a severe event. This could bring unwanted attention from officialdom, people seeking information for themselves, those unprepared seeking to acquire coms and does in itself say 'goodies here'
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Tracker / SOS
Handy, cheap, easy set up little tracker which has an SOS button. Gives location with means of checking via audio too, ideal for personal tracking, kids, personal security etc. Takes a sim card, rechargeable battery.
HAM RADIO
Either portable or in the BOV with a mag mount. Including HAM radio could indeed prove useful even if you only listen in for information.
RECEIVERS
A basic FM radio is essential to hear local/national news for situation updates during a scenario. While just about everyone has at least one radio at home consider a cheap AM/FM for portability, perhaps pack one in the BOB.
MARINE
You can monitor marine on some multiband receivers. I have an SRC for operation which i did for use with our dingy.
All weather waterproof marine bluetooth handset. A useful addition for using a mobile phone in the utmost of foul weather, bought primary for the dinghy, could be used with a mobile phone in a radio go box etc
House your spare phone in a weatherproof case
LINK - Survival radio guide
Don't forget the very basic methods such as smoke, light etc
LINK - SHTF comms
Our little weekend hobby.
Aareff FM broadcast transmitter and ex BBC Sonifex production office
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