emergency-communication
12 videos tagged emergency-communication across 7 categories.
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I Can Hand This to Anyone
Review of the ThinkNode M9, a standalone mesh communicator with physical keyboard that requires no smartphone app or Bluetooth pairing.
Testing the Link500MP: Digital Modes Anywhere You Go
14-minute hands-on walkthrough of the Link500MP digital radio module: capabilities, setup, and real-world performance for portable amateur radio communication.
How a Blind Ham Radio Operator Saved Two Lives in Hurricane Katrina
True story of a ham radio operator who coordinated a Coast Guard rescue during Hurricane Katrina when conventional emergency systems failed, demonstrating ham radio's value in grid-down scenarios.
Why You Need a GMRS GoPack
Two-minute walkthrough of a GMRS portable radio pack for off-grid, decentralized communications without relying on towers or carriers.
Faith, Fear, and Prepping: Lessons from Antarctica
Learn how extreme-environment preparation principles apply to home readiness, featuring insights from a communications expert heading to McMurdo Station.
Your 72-Hour Kit Is Useless After Day 6 or 9
Audit water storage, medical supplies, and communication gaps in your emergency kit to close realistic survival blind spots.
Ham Radio Village at DEFCON 2026: Equipment and Field Day Gear
Tour of ham radio equipment and portable communication setups from participants at DEFCON 2026's Ham Radio Village, featuring field-tested gear for emergency scenarios.
Ham Radio Communication: Distress, Urgency & Safety Signals Explained
Seven-minute walkthrough of five critical radio signals—MAYDAY, SOS, PAN PAN, SECURITE, VVV—and when to use each in emergency and disaster communication.
Steady, smart access that slows threats—without locking you in
Design gathering spaces with controlled access, clear sightlines, and physical barriers to delay and deter threats.
ARRL Radio Review Database and Portable Radio Gear Guide
Walk through the new ARRL radio comparison database, review key metrics for emergency radios, and explore portable ham gear options for grid-down communication.
Getting Lost and Found Again in the Wilderness
A solo canoe loop becomes a meditation on loss, risk assessment, and emergency communication after reflecting on his brother's death anniversary.
Disaster Emergency Plan - Family Evacuation Preparedness
Four-minute walkthrough of evacuation planning fundamentals: shelter proximity, family coordination, and communication protocols when disasters force relocation.