HAM and GMRS Radios for Emergencies - Prepper Awareness - Rob Braxman Tech
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Date: 2022-03-20
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FRANK
When all else fails in telecom, what is left for emergency use? Ham radio of course, but also broadcast radio for delivering Emergency Alerts, and may engineers are also hams. Now nextgenTV is also spreading in the U. S> and South Korea. This has a function called AEA or AWARN to distribute alerts in the HTML5 format which includes most things. This is capable of being receives by suitable cellphones using the LDM modulation. That signal also can carry a lower resolution picture and stereo, so there is a business case for that. An emergency complement to that would be the packet ham radio network. It could deliver news clips to TV stations, but so far I haven't heard of it being done. Thanks for the attention being brought to these interesting new possibilities. Check out my web place kynx at us.
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When all else fails in telecom, what is left for emergency use? Ham radio of course, but also broadcast radio for delivering Emergency Alerts, and may engineers are also hams. Now nextgenTV is also spreading in the U. S> and South Korea. This has a function called AEA or AWARN to distribute alerts in the HTML5 format which includes most things. This is capable of being receives by suitable cellphones using the LDM modulation. That signal also can carry a lower resolution picture and stereo, so there is a business case for that. An emergency complement to that would be the packet ham radio network. It could deliver news clips to TV stations, but so far I haven't heard of it being done. Thanks for the attention being brought to these interesting new possibilities. Check out my web place kynx at us.
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Winston
You can program the Baofeng manually. It takes a few days and videos to figure it out, especially when programming repeater frequencies needed. The programing cable is a MUST to have, but do learn to do it manually for emergencies where you may not have a PC to use. I bought a laptop especially for SHTF that I load with necessary software (CHIRP included) and information such as guides on First Aid, hygiene, etc. I take it out every couple of weeks to update and program my radios, including mobile radios. I bought an inexpensive laptop from Walmart. Relatively new chip, decent screen etc. I figure I will try and use it when going to digital radio/advanced uses down the road as I learn more and more.
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You can program the Baofeng manually. It takes a few days and videos to figure it out, especially when programming repeater frequencies needed. The programing cable is a MUST to have, but do learn to do it manually for emergencies where you may not have a PC to use. I bought a laptop especially for SHTF that I load with necessary software (CHIRP included) and information such as guides on First Aid, hygiene, etc. I take it out every couple of weeks to update and program my radios, including mobile radios. I bought an inexpensive laptop from Walmart. Relatively new chip, decent screen etc. I figure I will try and use it when going to digital radio/advanced uses down the road as I learn more and more.
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David
I'm hoping that people in China, where virtually all of this gear is made (presumably, are not just building this equipment but owning and using it, as well, given that they will likely one day find it necessary to do battle with their own government which will, of course, shut down the Internet and all telecom when the SHTF. That is one of the greatest justifications to have radio gear, in my opinion, i. e. exercising ones freedom to communicate and to organize. Thanks for the great videos!
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I'm hoping that people in China, where virtually all of this gear is made (presumably, are not just building this equipment but owning and using it, as well, given that they will likely one day find it necessary to do battle with their own government which will, of course, shut down the Internet and all telecom when the SHTF. That is one of the greatest justifications to have radio gear, in my opinion, i. e. exercising ones freedom to communicate and to organize. Thanks for the great videos!
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Me
Great info, but what if the repeaters fail, I personally like the citizens band radio, I have talked everywhere on these 26- and 27 mhz bands, with just 4 watts, other countries to, win the right antenna, you have unlimited possibilities, those radios are fine but the people are few, the more information you can get in your area the better off you will be, in my area cb radio is everywhere
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Great info, but what if the repeaters fail, I personally like the citizens band radio, I have talked everywhere on these 26- and 27 mhz bands, with just 4 watts, other countries to, win the right antenna, you have unlimited possibilities, those radios are fine but the people are few, the more information you can get in your area the better off you will be, in my area cb radio is everywhere
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Changing
This video is outdated! The FCC emailed a notice Jan 2021 to amateur radio users to provide notice that ANY attempt to communicate with each other in ANY CODED OR ENCRYPTED WAY WILL RESULT IN PROSECUTION AND JAIL.
The FCC sent this email on a Sunday afternoon to all radio users. I only found out because of the poor old guy (user) who posted the video.
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This video is outdated! The FCC emailed a notice Jan 2021 to amateur radio users to provide notice that ANY attempt to communicate with each other in ANY CODED OR ENCRYPTED WAY WILL RESULT IN PROSECUTION AND JAIL.
The FCC sent this email on a Sunday afternoon to all radio users. I only found out because of the poor old guy (user) who posted the video.
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Mark
Our texting was packet radio many many years ago. I had a regular schedule packet communication with a Russian lady daily. This was back in 1986: ) Amateur Radio will still have it's followers for the hobby of it. Back when I first licensed it had five levels. at extra class (of which I and my wife are) had to be able to do 20 wpm cw.
Not necessary now.
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Our texting was packet radio many many years ago. I had a regular schedule packet communication with a Russian lady daily. This was back in 1986: ) Amateur Radio will still have it's followers for the hobby of it. Back when I first licensed it had five levels. at extra class (of which I and my wife are) had to be able to do 20 wpm cw.
Not necessary now.
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kevin
can i use 2 boafeng radios bf-f8+ one for me and one for my wife to commuicate with so when i'm up in the mountains in southern west virginia hunting and i breakdown i can call her for help when i don't have cell service? looking for something cheap and cost effective. PLB's and spot systems are expensiveas with inreach gps systems
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can i use 2 boafeng radios bf-f8+ one for me and one for my wife to commuicate with so when i'm up in the mountains in southern west virginia hunting and i breakdown i can call her for help when i don't have cell service? looking for something cheap and cost effective. PLB's and spot systems are expensiveas with inreach gps systems
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Vaughn
Where can I find the CTSC and offset freqs for GMSR repeaters in the Palm Spring, Palm Desert CA area. 10 school teachers asked me for help after they thought they couldn't pass the ham test. They are willing to listen and follow all the rules for emergency communications
Thanks for any help, KJ6BA.
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Where can I find the CTSC and offset freqs for GMSR repeaters in the Palm Spring, Palm Desert CA area. 10 school teachers asked me for help after they thought they couldn't pass the ham test. They are willing to listen and follow all the rules for emergency communications
Thanks for any help, KJ6BA.
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Eugenio
When I was young I was presented with the opportunity to get a hands on with ham radios and I didn't take the opportunity that was presented. Very foolish. In my older age, I would be very interested in learning more and possibly getting a ham radio license. I really enjoyed this link. Thank you.
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When I was young I was presented with the opportunity to get a hands on with ham radios and I didn't take the opportunity that was presented. Very foolish. In my older age, I would be very interested in learning more and possibly getting a ham radio license. I really enjoyed this link. Thank you.
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Burps
Great video, but I somewhat disagree with the privacy benefit that you mention. If you tell me nothing more than your call letters. which are literally broadcast openly every time you use the radio. I can quickly look up your name and precise home address on the FCC public record.
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Great video, but I somewhat disagree with the privacy benefit that you mention. If you tell me nothing more than your call letters. which are literally broadcast openly every time you use the radio. I can quickly look up your name and precise home address on the FCC public record.
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