Maybe it would be worthwhile to invest in ham radios, but most of us don’t have them right now. Are there other ways to communicate for Freepers that anyone can think of. Maybe some place that would not be a first target to be monitored or shut down by the government.
If communications were actually shut down, I would love to be contacted by Freepers.
Ham radio is a great resource but it’s not as simple as getting the license and shelling out some money. To get beyond local comms you’ll need a general ticket for HF. Join a local emergency communications group (ARES and/or RACES) and participate in a state or regional HF traffic (formal communications) net. You’ll learn how to cope with poor propagation and noise as well as learn how to communicate effectively under bad conditions e.g. by using relays.
There are established preparedness oriented nets that cover substantial portions of the country as well as digital systems that span the continent.
Thanks for bringing this up...
how much are ham radios and do you need a huge antenna?