As unrest and bad weather spreads across the country, it’s time to refresh our communications plans and make sure they are up to date and reflect reality on the ground and a few lessons learned. There is some Tactical Wisdom about COMSEC: It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out aContinue reading “Preparing for Unrest – Communications”
Tag Archives: Radio
License Free Radio Options
As we sit poised for another major storm, I thought it might be helpful to dispel some myths about radios and cover some LICENSE FREE options. Sad hams – please note, this article is ONLY about LICENSE FREE, so please don’t feel the need to drop a hundred comments on why everyone needs an AmateurContinue reading “License Free Radio Options”
AGM Rattler TC35-384
NC Scout and I teach that the pine forest is the Guerrilla/Partisan’s friend. This image above, taken in Montana from my AGM Rattler TC-384 shows us why. The sight is set to white hot and as you can see, the pines are glowing white. It would be very difficult to locate stationary people out thereContinue reading “AGM Rattler TC35-384”
What Do I Put In My Radio?
OK, so Tactical Wisdom and NC Scout, along with that “BOO-FWANG” guy Randy said I needed to get some Boo-Fwang’s, and I did. Now what? Those radios are useless to you sitting in a drawer, unprogrammed. The biggest question I get is, “But what do I program it with?”. That’s a great question and we’llContinue reading “What Do I Put In My Radio?”
Reviews – NC Scout Books
I realized that I hadn’t put out a review on the Guerrilla’s Guide to the Baofeng Radio as I finished his second book, the Guerrilla Dispatch, Volume 1. Now is as good a time as any to review them both. As usual, the photos and links are affiliate links so that you can buy theContinue reading “Reviews – NC Scout Books”
Brushbeater RTO Course Review
I’ve gotten to know NC Scout over the last few months by doing podcasts with him roughly once a week. I advertise with him, and we always have a great conversation on his podcast. When I checked out his training schedule (www.brushbeater.org) and saw that he was running a series of radio-related courses here inContinue reading “Brushbeater RTO Course Review”
Radio Testing
I frequently talk about the need to test your gear and your skills, but when is the last time you tested your preparedness radios? I’m not talking to the Amateur Radio guys, they do it everyday. I’m talking to YOU, yes YOU, the guy who has the radios in a box somewhere. So often weContinue reading “Radio Testing”
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