Author, John Parnell, of Tutor Turtle Press has compiled an excellent series of reference books titled “Survival Communications” for all 50 states! The reason they are state specific is that the books contain a database of all licensed Amateur Radio operators in the state. This would be a great reference for any prepper communicator to … Continue reading »
Dec
05
Using a Scanner for Prepper Security and Intel Gathering
Something to consider when thinking about security for a bug-in or bug-out situation is your ability to monitor the two-way radio activity of groups that could potentially threaten yours. Roaming gangs may well use “off the shelf” two-way radios to plan and execute robberies. In this case, you will want to be able to monitor … Continue reading »
Dec
04
A Standardized Coded Matrix for Secure Prepper Communications
Two fundamental parts of a network of preppers are operational security (OpSec) and communications, particularly radio communications. Without these two parts, a network cannot easily function together and or would be compromised to those seeking to steal or attack your network. Unfortunately, radio communications and OpSec don’t usually go well together since most civilian radio … Continue reading »
Oct
08
The Loop SkyWire…a Perfect Prepper Antenna
I recently installed a Loop SkyWire antenna at my bug out location for shortwave and HF ham radio communications and I was very impressed with the results! The Loop SkyWire is a very simple, inexpensive antenna to build and install. Best of all, it works nearly as good as a $1000 beam on a 50 … Continue reading »
Sep
02
Clarification on Preppers Usage of Ch 4 and the American Redoubt
I have gotten a lot of feedback since I released the updated version of the Standardized Prepper Communications Plan that included the use of Ch 4 for CB, FRS/GMRS, and MURS. I was not aware, but a group known as the American Redoubt Radio Operators Network (AmRRON) had already chosen the use of Ch 3 … Continue reading »
Aug
13
Additions to the Standardized Amateur Radio Prepper Communications Plan
I have received feedback over the past few months regarding a few additions to the Standardized Amateur Radio Communications Plan. I have given some considerations to these suggestions and would like to propose the following additions: FRS/GMRS (Family Radio Service/General Mobile Radio Service) Channel 4 (462.6375 MHz) be designated for “prepper” use in local communities. … Continue reading »
Apr
01
PSK31…A Ham Radio Mode for the Prepper
The March 27th, 2012, episode of “Doomsday Preppers” on the National Geographic Channel featured the “Ark Two” and it’s Ham Radio station. However, the mode they were using was not voice, but a digital mode known as PSK31 aka Phase Shift Keying 31. For all you techie Preppers, this is right up your ally, but … Continue reading »
Mar
18
Citizen’s Band Radio for the Prepper
Following any catastrophe, there are likely to be a number of local truckers and pick up truck drivers who have Citizens Band (CB) radios. CB radios have been around as a radio service since the 40′s and are still popular today, particularly with semi-trucks. CB radios do not require a license, unlike Amateur “HAM” Radio … Continue reading »
Jan
02
Another Take at EMP Protection, without an Insulator
After some further research, I have concluded that an insulator between your electronics being protected and the metal trash can or wrapped aluminum foil to protect against EMP is not necessary. Insulators, like paper towel or cardboard in a metal trash can, are very popular in the Prepper community. However, in this test, I actually … Continue reading »
Dec
31
A New Years Resolution You Didn’t Know You Had…Prepping
By all accounts, the year 2012 is going to a wild and crazy year! Whether your are predicting economic collapse, a world war, or even a Mayan doomsday prophecy…this is the year they all seem to converge together. So why not make preparedness a New Year’s Resolution for 2012? Many may answer this questions by … Continue reading »
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