Who got burned today?
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" Shortwave ham frequencies provide worldwide communications daily. VHF/UHF has its place in local comms. No morse code to get a license anymore. Doesn't hurt to know it tho because it will get thru jamming and interference voice can't. All my antennas are emp grounded, it is called lightning prot... "
Reply To: Ham radio
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2013-05-23 00:04:05
" PS: GROUND your EMP Shielding, that cannot hurt and likely helps.
I bet MaryB already has though LOL!
Is Morse Code still part of the HAM License?
They cannot really shut down the frequencies, but may attempt to jam them.
But more likely they will monitor these channels.
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Reply To: Ham radio
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2013-05-22 22:07:38
" There goes the idea that I could get in cheaply! I knew that was too easy.
Would I be able to contact anyone worldwide? That was my thought going with this idea in the first place. What's the point in buying one if it doesn't go worldwide? I thought they all had global abilities. I may ha... "
Reply To: Ham radio
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2013-05-22 06:57:19
" that is only good for local line of sight FM communications. You really need shortwave capabilities also. Like the Yaesu FT-817 or FT-857 or FT-897 "
Reply To: Ham radio
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2013-05-21 23:38:31
" Good thoughts Folks.
I use a local bank for the same reason(s) but those would be more vulnerable than a CU.
I have access to one, might switch... "
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2013-05-21 12:26:26
" I have thought about this. If it is not in the US, it is a risk IMO.
Even in the US, it could still be seized in a bank holiday. hard to say
Thanks for perspective, Mammoth "
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2013-05-21 11:38:23
" Any recommendations on a radio. This is what I was looking at. http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-011362. The other brands I have never heard of. Just wanted something functional without being too fancy. "
Reply To: Ham radio
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2013-05-21 10:30:28
" Silver Dollar - if I cash out now I cannot buy silver in Ecuador for anywhere near this ridiculously low price. Its just that I have been concerned that when things collapse all I will be able to get over here is the cash. And I have to worry if some government will steal all funds in goldmoney.
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2013-05-21 08:58:27
" Store a radio in a steel container, make sure to bubble wrap it for insulation. Stick it in the attic, garage, wherever as a spare in case of confiscation. I have an old Drake tube rig I am restoring that will be mostly EMP proof "
Reply To: Ham radio
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2013-05-20 20:01:25
" Nice Shootin' TEX!
I am thinking avoid the ASE's (I have some) as they are prolly tracked by Big Bro... at least the bulk purchases, as I started out with. But that went down in Lake Monroe, stupid of me to take the stack with me on vacation! You are best off buying with cash, and junk is usua... "
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2013-05-20 18:24:55
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