Budget Ham Radio

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... Read more

The Secret Fears of a Prepper

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... Read more

I Ordered My ARRL Ham Radio License Manual

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... Read more

Emergency Radios, Essential Gear in Your Home, Bug Out Bag, Get Home Bag, Etc.

by suburban | Jun 17, 2009 | Communications, Entertainment, Gear, General, Preparedness, Survival Gear

UPDATE 2021:  Over the years, I have found emer­gency radios to be essen­tial lit­tle tools whether you need them in an emer­gency or not.  I used one dur­ing Hur­ri­cane Sandy to stay informed about the sur­round­ing met­ro­pol­i­tan area.  In... Read more