HAM Radio

Ep 10 – Ham Radio   Yellow vest bank run   https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.france24.com/en/20190111-france-yellow-vest-protesters-call-run-banks-macron-economy-money-taxes-police   80,00 troops deployed against yellow vests   https://thehill.com/policy/international/425046-paris-authorities-deploy-80000-security-forces-in-ninth-weekend-of   Brits Prepping for Brexit   https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2018/10/16/uks-brexit-preppers-stock-up-on-supplies-preparing-for-eu-exit.html Alan - https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/white-rock-still-without-cell-service-after-dec-20-storm/   Article from 20190110: cell phones out of service for more than 30 days after a storm near Vancouver   http://www.kake.com/story/39761123/longton-cell-phones-to-ring-again   Article from 20190110: Longton Kansas in a declared state of emergency over lack of cell phone coverage I used to know Morse Code, but haven't used it in 20+ years.   http://www.learnmorsecode.com http://learnmorsecode.info I found a couple references reference that are helpful Ian -  http://nu-ware.com/ (NuMorse is what I used) Role in preparedness?   Monitor local emergency services Monitor “ham chat” on local repeaters Monitor NOAA weather radio Communicate with other local preppers or survival groups Keep in constant contact with security patrols Gain inside knowledge of how emergency services respond to disasters by getting involved in ARES or similar groups   LICENSING - Self study, exam spots, local clubs (ie NARA)  Better to phone vs email re:local courses   Industry Canada, exam generator, and basic info   https://ic.gc.ca/eic/site/025.nsf/eng/home   Ex-Haminer   Ham puzzle   Youtube self-study courses   Perhaps a prepper hailing frequency… Channel 7 GMRS/FRS 462.7125 Mhz (1 Watt) PODCAST CHALLENGE Figure out what type of radio would best suit your needs, and buy a pair.  Even if it’s just a pair of Midland FRSs.   Eric – Please  check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)