HAM and GMRS Radios for Emergencies - Prepper Awareness

When the Internet is down and there's no power, what will happen to your cell phone? It will be a useless brick. Learn how to keep your family safe in an emergency using VHF/UHF radios. Be more of a prepper and understand that the internet could go down and you may not be ready.

This video gives you an introduction to the use of radios so you know what to get and what to avoid.

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[HamRadioCrashCourse]

Ham radio is a must have for SHTF. Great share!

[PanzerDave]

I love your videos. They present a lot of information that I would otherwise miss in a very concise yet easy to understand manner. Thanks again!

[coctailer]

I just applied for my GMRS license yesterday. Been a licensed Ham for 13 years. I figured it would be good for the family to keep in touch.

[davidbrock]

Good video, I too am both ham & gmrs licensed. If or when a massive failure of the "grid" occurs, a lot of radio ops will be busy. Too bad everyone isn't prepared

[jimhayes]

One of the best common-sense overview of the radio spectrum on youtube. thanks for sharing

[Baynewsvideo]

MAGA Repeater in Los Angeles 462.725 output 100.0 pl 467.725 input 100.0 pl free coverage all over the LA basin. Free and Open to all patriots.

[jourdanbe]

CB is still very active in my area of SoCal. My CB basestation setup can get out 30+ miles.

[Z]

When I was young we used to have CB's and on Friday and Saturday nights we would have what we called T- hunts, one guy would go and hide ( using a empty channel, rubber band the mic and play music) and the rest of us would use triangulation to find them , we all had 4x4's and most of the guy's would hide in the hills we had load of fun, God I miss those day's.

[great_gold]

This is a great and very useful video, thanks for sharing the links in the description below! Thanks for sparking our interest on ham radios!

[winstonsmiths]

You can program the Baofeng manually. It takes a few days and videos to figure it out, especially when programming repeater frequencies needed. The programing cable is a MUST to have, but do learn to do it manually for emergencies where you may not have a PC to use. I bought a laptop especially for SHTF that I load with necessary software (CHIRP included) and information such as guides on First Aid, hygiene, etc. I take it out every couple of weeks to update and program my radios, including mobile radios. I bought an inexpensive laptop from Walmart. Relatively new chip, decent screen etc. I figure I will try and use it when going to digital radio/advanced uses down the road as I learn more and more.

[michelleayres]

I'm not techy but I've had a ham radio for years and managed to program it myself. Good investment. We get a lot of electrical blackouts in California.

[stevederjones]

You could use a professional grade GMRS Walki Talki’s . With my radios I can talk receive and transmit 1-2 miles in any direction. That’s with 2watt GMRS radios using stock antenna.
Once I get my GMRS base station and set a high gain antenna the range will increase

[eugeniolopez]

When I was young I was presented with the opportunity to get a hands on with ham radios and I didn't take the opportunity that was presented. Very foolish. In my older age, I would be very interested in learning more and possibly getting a ham radio license. I really enjoyed this link. Thank you.

[dofuss]

Update for 2021 on the GMRS license, cost for a license is now $35 for 10 years.
Thanks for the video Rob! 73's

[indymac]

Our texting was packet radio many many years ago. I had a regular schedule packet communication with a Russian lady daily. This was back in 1986 :) Amateur Radio will still have it's followers for the hobby of it. Back when I first licensed it had five levels. at extra class (of which I and my wife are) had to be able to do 20 wpm cw.
Not necessary now.

[Mikhael]

Extra class, licensed since early 80's.

[cyberpet]

I have got some GMRS /FRS two-way radios that will work for a couple of miles around.
I also saw that those can be coupled with a modem on the internet and comunicate by radio via internet.

[kirschkern]

Nice video. I like Solide . sustainable Technology. Stand alone workable .

[munsters]

What effect would Electromanetic Pulse have on the radios and repeaters?
Would loss of electrical grid affect the repeaters?

[meshue]

Great info, , , , but what if the repeaters fail, ., , I personally like the citizens band radio, , , I have talked everywhere on these 26- and 27 mhz bands, , , with just 4 watts, , , other countries to, , , , win the right antenna, you have unlimited possibilities, , , those radios are fine but the people are few, , , the more information you can get in your area the better off you will be, , , , in my area cb radio is everywhere