What kinda sandwich are we talking about here?
For a slit throat, clearly either a well made steak and cheese, or corned beef on rye with spicy brown mustard.
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What kinda sandwich are we talking about here?
I'm with ya. "militias" get too much unwanted attention and while most who would join would be like minded, there is always a few looses screws in any group. besides, anarchy isn't what were talking about, its more about taking care of family when times get tough, putting aside what will be scarce when t.s.h.t.f (for whatever reason).
the beginning would be something like this forum, where ideas and info is exchanged. then possible meet ups at neutral locations i.e. gun shows. I don't want to seem paranoid but one of the reasons we prep is because of the overwhelming numbers of scum bags who would slit your throat over a sandwich
Ideally, you want something like a tri-band hf rig with full band reception. I'm thinking of a Kenwood th-f6a. Other brands have similar units. This gives you broadcast capabilities on three popular VHF bands, and reception across virtually the entire spectrum of amateur and commercial radio. So it's both a radio and a scanner. They cost around $300.
It's worth getting your license because there is a lot to know about radio, and finding yourself alone in the world not knowing how to make a simple antenna out of wire would be unfortunate.
I don't think that most shops ask for your license before selling you a radio any more. They did years ago.
I'm a little disappointed, frankly. I got a new radio a few months ago after a 15 year layoff, and it seems like 2 meter is dead in these parts. Little on the 146.64, nothing on 147.15, and even spent a day on 145.23 and didn't hear much. There seems to be an active repeater south of me (147.45?) but I only pick it up on the road. Maybe it's just the times I've been on.
That doesn't matter in a SHTF scenario, because then you'll be running simplex, but I have no idea who's out there and who to avoid, etc.
I was actually looking at the handhelds for convenience and the fact that I have a solar panel unit that is backpack portable for recharging batery packs and electronic devices..
I think that is a good plan. Look at the Kenwood, Yaesu, and Icom units. You can spend more and get all the web/PC/GPS bells and whistles, or spend less and not get 6 meters/440. Yaesu has some that are mil-spec water submersible, whereas the others are 'resistant' not submersible. Make sure you get the extra AA/AAA battery pack so that you can use disposable or rechargeable batteries and aren't hosed when the factory rechargeable dies(and it will eventually.)
You don't absolutely have to have your license, but it helps because there is a lot to know. Also keep in mind that the radios pack a huge amount of technology into a tiny unit with 20 buttons. When I unpacked my Kenwood, for the first few days I thought I was an idiot, even with the manual, and I have an engineering degree and prior experience with ham gear. Once you get them set up and understand them, they are pretty straightforward. Um, yeah.
+1 I have been looking for network in the northeast, I've got a buddy who is on the same page as me and who is also an NES member! I just think having a group of people who understand and won't look at you crazy and if the shtf you know some others out there that you could possibly form a group with would be nice.I totally agree with that, it would be cool if we were all a bit closer in many ways. But I think forming a network is a good start..
In my case, I fear not enough.I wish we knew how much time we have until everything goes south.
any of you guys in connecticut? god i feel like im south of the mason dixon here lol
I'm in Haverhill, when is the Marlboro gun show ?
The next Marlboro is September 24th & 25th. Looks like no more Fitchburg gun shows [sad2] .
http://www.northeastgunshows.com/
steve here.
any of you guys follow any of the u-tube channels for prepping? if you weed out the tinfoil hat guys there are a lot of level headed folks and some good ideas. lots of "here's what I have" videos. also alternative energy and how-to info good resource
I'd rather see someone in So. NH run another gun show than one in Fitchburg.
The springfield show needs to get "replaced" really badly, too. What a rip off that thing is.
-Mike
got a couple of channels on youtube i follow it think i have seen southernprepper1 is he from florida? dunno,, but definatly lots of good info there though i will post the channels i follow soon so you guys can check them out.
He's from South Carolina. Check out engineer775 too, thats his neighbor too, he knows his stuff when it comes to all things mechanical/electrical. Just got info on a slow solar pump system this morning. That will be the system I use to pump from a creek to cisterns for irrigation.