by Cameron | May 25, 2015 | Bug Out Vehicle, Communications, Gear, Preparedness
In part one of this article, we covered the gear and techniques necessary for a proper installation of CB radio in a vehicle…so now that the system is set up, lets learn how to optimize its transmission capability. In part two, we will discuss a few common problems... Read more 
by Cameron | May 18, 2015 | Bug Out Vehicle, Communications, Gear, Preparedness
Citizen band radio is free and requires no FCC license to operate so it is a good choice for local communication. If cell phones fail to work for whatever reason, it may be the best method for remote communication since its range is better than FRS and GMRS. When I... Read more 
by Cameron | Apr 6, 2015 | Communications, Gear, Preparedness, Prepping
Here is a long overdue write-up on ham radio… I have quite a few friends that need help getting started and without a direction or some background knowledge, its daunting. Keep in mind, this isn’t comprehensive, but it’s a good start. I may expand this write-up in... Read more 
by suburban | Aug 30, 2013 | Communications, Preparedness
This article is by Cameron Green, of Green Academy of Personal Protection (GAPP). In 2003, the northeast of the United States (as well as parts of the midwest and Canada) suffered a severe power outage. Traffic lights were not working so gridlock was rampant….... Read more 
by suburban | Aug 15, 2011 | Civil Unrest, Communications, Electro Magnetic Pulse, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Back from another daunting business trip to the west coast last week, I did something I don’t normally do these days. I didn’t bring with me any of my travel preps or travel EDC. What? You ask. After both you and PrepperJim have been writing about the... Read more 
by suburban | Oct 1, 2010 | Communications, Personal, Preparedness
I ordered my ARRL Ham Radio License Manual this week. It was predicated on the Northern NJ Meetup I attended a couple weeks ago, and another gentleman I met at the meetup some time ago that has his Ham license. There is a lot of chatter in the survivalist world... Read more 
