Emergency Communications: Necessary Knowledge & Gear

Having a communication plan is important for any situation, but especially for an emergency and grid down scenario. Write out your plan, and then decide what communications gear you need to buy to implement that plan. Below are some helpful links:

Storm Shield App for iOS/Android:

http://stormshieldapp.com

Guide to learning radio communications:

http://www.itstactical.com/digicom/comms/the-ultimate-guide-to-learning-about-radio-communication-and-why-you-should/

What to look for in a handheld transceiver:

http://www.itstactical.com/digicom/comms/ultimate-radio-communication-guide-what-to-look-for-in-a-handheld-transceiver/

Recommended (cheap, light use) handheld amateur radio:

http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV5RA-136-174-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428432663&sr=8-2&keywords=amateur+radio

Recommended FRS (walkie-talkie):

http://www.amazon.com/Midland-GXT1000VP4-36-Mile-50-Channel-Two-Way/dp/B001WMFYH4/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1428432761&sr=8-14&keywords=long+range+walkie+talkie

Recommended NOAA weather radio:

http://www.amazon.com/Midland-WR120EZ-Weather-Certified-Trilingual/dp/B00176T9OY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428432816&sr=8-1&keywords=weather+radio

Recommended hand-crank emergency radio:

http://www.amazon.com/American-ARCFR160WXR-Microlink-Self-Powered-Flashlight/dp/B001QTXKCE/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1428432872&sr=8-12&keywords=emergency+radio

Recommended portable AM/FM Radio:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-S10MK2-Pocket-Radio-Silver/dp/B00020S7XK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428432998&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+am%2Ffm+radio

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