[justinsane]

This morning I ordered this book.
This afternoon I passed my Technician class license test.
I took the General test as well but fell one question short, which isn't bad since I hadn't studied for it since around this same time in 2020, when they stopped giving tests before I had a chance to take it.
I only now finally got around to taking the exam.
I have 3 HTs, 2 Baofeng UVR-5 & a Radioddity GA-520. I also have a TYT TH-9800.
I am planning to create kits for family members and bug out partners, in Apache cases which contain a programmed HT and accessories (antennas, xtra batteries, chargers etc) along with instructions indicating which frequencies to use, when, why and how.
Now that I have obtained license I can gain actual personal experience which will guide on writing the instructions.
I will study for the General license and retake the test soon.

 

[justinsane]

You could start a CH3 net with the folks who are going to be using the kits. (Channel 3 Project)

This is essentially at least in part what I meant though I did not know there was such a thing as what you have posted it seems really well put together and thought out.
Though the addition of some OpSec options I believe is in order as well. (forgive me if there is that included in the CH3 project that I have not yet gotten to).

EDIT: I've added the CH3 Project website to my favorites and look forward to learning from it. Thanks

 

[justinsane]

This is essentially at least in part what I meant though I did not know there was such a thing as what you have posted it seems really well put together and thought out.
Though the addition of some OpSec options I believe is in order as well. (forgive me if there is that included in the CH3 project that I have not yet gotten to).

EDIT: I've added the CH3 Project website to my favorites and look forward to learning from it. Thanks

Book arrived today😎

 

[justinsane]

Book arrived today😎

Today I got my license from the FCC I also today received my call sign from AmRRON (CH3 project) for obvious reasons I am not posting my FCC amateur radio call sign, however I can post my AmRRon assigned call sign which is:
Delta Romeo 527
Thank you to NMPRN for making me aware of this initiative.

 

[justinsane]

Hey guys, this is such a weird coincidence to see this post. I have ONE only Baufeng radio that I bought years ago and have never used. model UV-5R. I dont even remember why I bought it. Does it have any value being only one radio for a SHTF scenario or would I need to have more of them? I dont even know fully how it works until I find the manual again. thank you

It has value, not particularly as a product they are very cheap, but it can receive many frequencies including the weather radio broadcast in the 146.400-146.550Mhz range
but also the national calling frequencies 146.520 and 446.000 for example and other things. Charge it up and hit scan

 

[justinsane]

Try reading it yourself.





Q1: Does the UV-5R have a detachable antenna?

Q2: Do FRS radios allow detachable antennas?

Q3: What is the maximum wattage allowed on the FRS band?

Q4: What is the minimum wattage the UV-5R is capable of?

1) YES
2) NO
3) 2
4) 1

 

[justinsane]

The neat thing about the Channel 3 Project is no one has to be a member of anything. The CH3 Project, in one form or another, pre-dates AmRRON by many years. AmRRON is just providing an organized way for local individuals and groups to communicate with each other at the regional and national level.

There are advantages to becoming a core member of AmRRON and they've got a lot of great stuff going on, but just so folks know, you don't have to join anything to take advantage of it.

By my outdated list, there are almost 100 groups (MAGs) around the country that run local CH3 project nets on non-ham and ham bands that can communicate with each other. Most preppers would agree that there are advantages to belonging to a MAG. Imagine the advantages of having that MAG communicating with 100 other MAGs.

One thing it made me aware of is that I had not been considering FRS or GMRS or MURS or CB
I am not sure what I am going to do to adjust my thought process in that regard but it's been brought to my attention.

 

[justinsane]

You just have the option now to go beyond short range, line of sight, local simplex. With your tech license you can use repeaters and cover some really large areas. I don't know what part of the state your in but If you can reach the SMLRS (Southwest Missouri Linked Repeater System) you can reach like minded folks/groups in a good part of 4 states with your baofeng. When you knock out your general license you'll be able to do it world wide on HF.

Sidenote: there are lots of free websites with study tools and practice exams. HamExam is a good one ...just saying

You just have the option now to go beyond short range, line of sight, local simplex. With your tech license you can use repeaters and cover some really large areas. I don't know what part of the state your in but If you can reach the SMLRS (Southwest Missouri Linked Repeater System) you can reach like minded folks/groups in a good part of 4 states with your baofeng. When you knock out your general license you'll be able to do it world wide on HF.

Sidenote: there are lots of free websites with study tools and practice exams. HamExam is a good one ...just saying

I'm in South St Louis County

 

[justinsane]

That's an amazing plan!
The effort alone will mean so much to those who receive this gift. The peace of mind they will have the first time they have to use it, and hear your voice respond back, will be immeasurable.

And as if on cue Harbor Freight put these on sale for $9 down from $15.
I bought 3.
Apache
1800 WEATHERPROOF PROTECTIVE CASE

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