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Radios, mesh networks, EMP-hardened electronics, secure phones, and how to stay reachable when the grid stalls. The category most preppers underestimate until they need it.
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Amateur Radio Emergency Communications for Public Service
21-minute overview of amateur radio skills and equipment for grid-down emergency communications, drawn from 30 years of ARES volunteer disaster-response experience.
Ham Radio Field Day with NFARL
Tour of North Fulton Amateur Radio League's Field Day 2022 setup: antennas, operating modes, live contacts, and a connection to the International Space Station.
Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS): Emergency Communications for Crisis Response
Overview of MARS, a Defense Department civilian auxiliary of amateur radio operators providing backup communications when traditional infrastructure fails during military operations and natural disasters.
A New Ham's Trial By Fire: First Emergency Activation During Major Flood in Tennessee
A retired Army veteran's first amateur radio emergency deployment during Tennessee flooding, drawing on military experience to support disaster response communications.
Ham Radio Challenges in Search and Rescue Operations
How amateur radio operators in remote British Columbia coordinated communications during a mountain search-and-rescue operation, overcoming terrain and distance obstacles.