communication

Whether you bug in or bug out, what do you bring for commo? When the internet dies, cell service is gone, and the TV doesn't work (THANK GOD!), what will YOU do? After long deliberation and discussing the idea with "The one who must be obeyed" we decide to get a HAM Radio (more like me on my...

I just read an interesting article about the crisis in Japan. Most of us store numbers in our cell phones but no longer memorize them as we did in the "old days." How many people could you call if you lost your cell phone. How do you reconnect with family and friends...

I was looking at the Etón American Red Cross ARCFR600R. After reading the reviews on Amazon I am not so sure. Anyone have one? What do you think? Is there something better?

I just finished watching this 20 minute video on bacteria. Dr. Bonnie Bassler from Princeton University speaks on how bacteria communicate with each other by forming words out of simple molecules. It explains how bacteria strategize together on how to 'take down' their host, systems of...

(I didn't know where to put this, so admins/moderators please move this thread where you prefer it to be) What do ya'll think about using bullroarers for medium to short range communication? They are cheap, light, and can be operated by just about anyone after a little practice. I have not...

Survival works better when you can pool resources with like minded folks. I would like to be able to contact others if needed without relying on cell phones. During 911 I was close enough to see it. Cells were useless. I have seen Walkies online with a 30 mile range has anyone tried something...

Apologies if this is common knowledge or already posted elsewhere, but it seems like having a common rating system for SHTF events would be useful in warning others & general communication. Something along the lines of the Richter scale for earthquakes & the storm category Levels they use for...

This is probably best in a communications section, but I thought that I would post it here for everyone to comment. Has anyone thought of building a Crystal Set Radio for PSHTF. These can be made with a few as 4 parts that can be salvaged from an old receiver, and can easily be modified to...