Episode # 163 "Various Radio Services Available To Preppers; Differences, Pros And Cons"

Radio servicesPractical Prepping Podcast Episode # 163 "Various Radio Services Available To Preppers; Differences, Pros And Cons"Please share this episode with friends. Here is the direct link: https://practicalpreppingpodcast.buzzsprout.comIn this episode we discuss six Things You Should Have, That May Save Your Life:radio servives available to preppers today. Sponsor for this episode: "Making Contact During Emergencies"Amateur Radio Service (HAM Radio)May be the absolute best radio service for disaster or SHTF communications.Does require an individual license, which requires a test. Testing fee is around $15VHF & UHF for short range, or local usageRepeater use is allowedHF - capable of world wide communicationsFamily Radio Service (FRS)Two Way, short distance comms serviceFamily or group usageLimitationsNon replaceable antennaPower limitationsChan three, 462.6125 FM FRS Prepper frequencyGeneral Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)Thirty channelized frequencies in the 462 MHz and 467 MHz range License requiredMore power allowed than FRS/MURSReplacable antennasRepeater use allowedPrepper channels: chan 20Mutual-use Radio Service"Sharing" the use of Five channelized VHF frequencies 151 - 154 MHz   Prepper channel 3Citizen Band Radio (CB)Peaked in popularity in the late 70sStill popular with many todayNo license requiredStill, a good tool to have in our toolbox.VHF Maritime Radio Service. (Marine Band)Chan 16 recognized worldwide as the distress, safety, and calling channel 156.800Marine Prepper fq. 156.625You can support us at:www.buymeacoffee.com/practicalprepPractical PreppingWebsite: www.practicalprepping.infoEmail at [email protected] Appreciate our supporters!Here's how you, too, can Support the podcastAmazon affiliate - start your shopping from our websiteCost you nothing extra, But pays us a little commissionBuy Us A  Cup of Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/practicalprepBuy one of our books"Practical Prepping For Everyday People""Making Contact During Emergencies"Linked from our website, On Amazon, or wherever books are soldCheck out our sponsors.If you need their products, please support them.We know them, and we trust them.We wouldnt recommend them if we didnt.Website design and hosting by ProLine DesignsCopyright 2022, Practical PreppingJoin us every weekday for more episodes of Practical Prepping Podcast.