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May 18, 2012 14:53:16 GMT -7
Post by thywar on May 18, 2012 14:53:16 GMT -7
I see this is the last goose egg for topics.. So. In my rural community we're probably a half mile from the 4-5 people that I would want to communicate with in a situation. No matter the situation. While I realize CBs aren't the most secure comms I think from a price point.. some handhelds could probably fit the need. Do any of you plan on using CBs or FRS handhelds. I know WC had mentioned in another post in a different world once about what he was going to use. Anybody have a suggestion? Thanks.
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May 18, 2012 21:01:59 GMT -7
Post by offtrail on May 18, 2012 21:01:59 GMT -7
Sure i think some hand held walkie talkie would come in handy, so much so that I think it should be a must have.
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May 20, 2012 6:29:06 GMT -7
Post by missasip on May 20, 2012 6:29:06 GMT -7
I have several sets of thee FRS type walkie-talkies. I also have 3 moblie cb sets.
My cbs are SSB units. This expands the basic 40 ch unit to 120 ch.
Both frs and cb are good for brief coms. But I would limit time spent on air. Even withe SSB units, some will have them too.
Jimmy
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May 20, 2012 7:31:03 GMT -7
Post by woodscustomrev on May 20, 2012 7:31:03 GMT -7
Depending on how far you all are apart, you could get some surplus hand crank ARMY telephones and run your own landlines.
That way you could talk between houses privatley.
WCR2
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May 20, 2012 19:55:05 GMT -7
Post by sam on May 20, 2012 19:55:05 GMT -7
I am a ham radio operator, so I would definitely have some 2m handie talkies available. In addition I have a HF station. I think though that ham radio may be more useful in the times preceding those requiring a survivalist skills, soooo, I would make sure I had as many possible means of communication as possible, and think that CB still has a place as well as FRS. They operate on different frequencies and if the bad guys do not know which frequencies you will be using it will be harder to be monitored or tracked. I really like the army telephone idea. For very close comms, ya can't beat the security.
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May 21, 2012 0:55:07 GMT -7
Post by ColcordMama on May 21, 2012 0:55:07 GMT -7
Sam's being modest, guys. He really does know his topic and I'm tickled silly he's sharing with us.
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May 21, 2012 0:55:09 GMT -7
Post by graf on May 21, 2012 0:55:09 GMT -7
I picked up a CB walkie talkie by Cobra I also have adapters for connecting to a regular automobile CB antennaand I got a connector to connect to coax cable thought the TV dish might make a decent antenna. I also have a CB for a automobile that has a lighter plug in for which I made a 12 volt portable box for battery with 12 volt lighter plug in which can be charged with a solar panel
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May 21, 2012 4:37:12 GMT -7
Post by angelhelp on May 21, 2012 4:37:12 GMT -7
My CB uses the same lighter outlet as graf's. Normally I don't ride around with the antenna up since it's magnetic and gets knocked loose every time I leave home (low-hanging trees). The CB also has the means to be connected somewhere under the car hood, but not knowing how to do this, I'm stuck with the lighter outlet. My car has 2 outlets, but they're tricky to keep functional. One has been replaced and promptly failed within a day. The other has been issued replacement fuses every so often but seems content to function if I only run one device at a time. Using my gps at the same time as the CB, via an "outlet-type power strip" that has 2-3 outlet receptacles is asking for trouble. Yes, it's a known quirk of my vehicle make & model... sigh.
We also have 2 sets of FRS radios. With the hills in this area, FRS is good for maybe 1/4 mile, often less. I've been considering ham but as yet have neither license nor equipment. I did buy Ham for Dummies since the writing style of the Dummies series matches my learning style rather well. I hope to spend part of the summer learning about ham, maybe taking the test, and checking into some inexpensive equipment.
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May 21, 2012 5:02:54 GMT -7
Post by stairman on May 21, 2012 5:02:54 GMT -7
I was big into CB's for years and still have my Galaxy 44. Cell phones caused a rapid decline in usage except mainly by truckers , but truckers are everywhere and a good way to see whats happening in your vicinity. I plan on putting mine back inline when I get an antenna. Still have one of my small lineors that makes 4 watts into 150. Had a 1200 watt amp back in the day and with skip conditions I talked all over the country. If towers and lines were out, CB's would be a viable means of communication.
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May 21, 2012 10:55:24 GMT -7
Post by lonewufcry on May 21, 2012 10:55:24 GMT -7
Got both and we have them set for short quick comms
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May 23, 2012 2:46:03 GMT -7
Post by Cwi555 on May 23, 2012 2:46:03 GMT -7
Depending on how far you all are apart, you could get some surplus hand crank ARMY telephones and run your own landlines. That way you could talk between houses privatley. WCR2 You struck on something important here WCR2. There are many who have forgotten land lines all together in this day and age. I would submit that this is a very good idea for a bug out location forward observation point. Your limited to distance with this, but with some strategically placed lines, and proper camo of the locations/sets, it could be a very useful tool.
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May 23, 2012 7:15:04 GMT -7
Post by missasip on May 23, 2012 7:15:04 GMT -7
Depending on how far you all are apart, you could get some surplus hand crank ARMY telephones and run your own landlines. That way you could talk between houses privatley. WCR2 You struck on something important here WCR2. There are many who have forgotten land lines all together in this day and age. I would submit that this is a very good idea for a bug out location forward observation point. Your limited to distance with this, but with some strategically placed lines, and proper camo of the locations/sets, it could be a very useful tool. Proper camo is bury it. Only needs a couple of inches. JMO Jimmy
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May 24, 2012 13:23:46 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 24, 2012 13:23:46 GMT -7
Still have my president Washington and yes it has been opened up and with a 250 watt foot warmer and a super big stick it would talk! Has not been in line for years. The 2 meter/70 cm is a better call as of right now a lot of rescue relief org. work the 70
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May 24, 2012 13:36:08 GMT -7
Post by woodyz on May 24, 2012 13:36:08 GMT -7
We dug out some CB's and installed them again, not state of the art, but working, no base station yet. We have 5 mile range walkie talkie's in bug out bags and cached. Have two people working on Ham. We have means to leave coded messages at rally points and we use things like tape on a light pole to signal a meeting. I don't feel we need those ext reams yet but it is good practice for the younger/newer guys. Everyone carries a challenge coin and we use them to make people get used to carrying it, you get fined some labour if you don't have it.
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May 24, 2012 14:12:58 GMT -7
Post by graf on May 24, 2012 14:12:58 GMT -7
Picked up a good deal today at a garage sale, Cobra CB and magnetic mount antenna for $10.00 works, I even tried the antenna hooked up to my handheld Cobra CB of course it really extended my range as well. I had planned on buying a magnetic antenna anyway and was looking at spending $50+ so good day for me. So that now gives me 2 handheld CB's and (2) 12 volt vehicle style CB's
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