#285078 - 07/23/17 01:30 PM
When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/13/06
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Loc: Nacogdoches, Texas
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One problem I forsee in a brimstone hits the fan situation is how do we stay in contact with each other. When the brimstone hits the fan, one thing we will need is to remain in contact with others who are equipped to survive.
All of us should already be prepared; things that will help is knowing each other is alright and, even if we have the right tools or supplies, there could be a situation we don't know how to handle. But someone else in this community does.
Jeanette Isabelle
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#285080 - 07/23/17 04:06 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
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my suggestion would be to become involved with amateur radio... VHF is line of sight, so without operational repeaters you are somewhat limited, but elevation is your friend... HF gets you "F" layer skip, especially with CW Morse, but most people don't want to learn code and do the technician license... CB is limited range, but works if you are within a couple of miles if mobile, and about 10 miles if you have a good 1/2 wave vertical on a 30'mast... SSB helps... directional beam antennas can improve your reception
radio supported by a solar charging battery bank, or small inverter generator
JI... what distance do you perceive a need to communicate over?
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#285081 - 07/23/17 04:33 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/13/06
Posts: 2954
Loc: Nacogdoches, Texas
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I was afraid amateur radio would be the only option.
As for distance, how spread out is the Equipped To Survive community?
Jeanette Isabelle
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#285082 - 07/23/17 04:38 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: LesSnyder]
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Registered: 08/18/07
Posts: 831
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HF radio in its various forms would be great, but other than putting out a brief shout for help and a location, or a "I'm OK" I'm not sure I see much value in just staying in touch. Especially since the few HF transmitters I am familiar with soak up a lot of what, in this scenario, would be little or non-existent electrical power.
But I do see a huge value in having a decent HF (Shortwave) receiver. Invaluable in getting news and information from all over, and would would help you to understand the situation.
Note: I still have and cherish my 1970 vintage portable Zenith Trans-Oceanic multi-band shortwave receiver. Will operate on (multiple) D-cells or 110 volt AC.
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#285084 - 07/23/17 05:06 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: bws48]
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Carpal Tunnel
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HF radio in its various forms would be great, but other than putting out a brief shout for help and a location, or a "I'm OK" I'm not sure I see much value in just staying in touch. I have been a member of this community ever since I was twenty. I matured from being gadget centered to being more well-rounded. In the nearly eleven years we developed a bond. Years ago when a tornado headed east on Interstate 20, members wanted to know I was okay. When the brimstone hits the fan, everyone will want to know how everyone else is doing. Jeanette Isabelle
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I'm not sure whose twisted idea it was to put hundreds of adolescents in underfunded schools run by people whose dreams were crushed years ago, but I admire the sadism. -- Wednesday Adams, Wednesday
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#285085 - 07/23/17 05:53 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2847
Loc: La-USA
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After the initial contact has been established, a scheduled communications plan to exchange info every 6 hrs would be a smart move.
This would save power and keep your group and other groups updated on weather conditions at each transmitting location, any observed movements by unknown groups, any critical medical issues occurring (disease or illness) that a group is experiencing, any supply shortages each group is looking to fill (bartering), etc.
This would have all groups better informed of their surroundings and the various pertinent situations of like minded neighbors.
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#285086 - 07/23/17 06:20 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: bws48]
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Veteran
Registered: 08/16/02
Posts: 1204
Loc: Germany
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There are transceiver concepts for low power consumption. Some like the Rockmite or the Pixie even fit in an Altoids can. Both can operate on 12V and the battery can be charged via solar panel or Savonius generator. With my Rockmite I was able to easily pick up transmitters located in China claiming to use 50W of power. The only drawback is that the Rockmite and the Pixie are CW only tranceivers.
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#285087 - 07/23/17 06:30 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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Veteran
Registered: 08/16/02
Posts: 1204
Loc: Germany
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There may be other options but amateur radio may be one of your best bets. There are frequencies for disaster communication. Many amateurs might give a helping hand. They also have the training and equipment to do so. As for distance: My location is basically in the middle of Germany. I hold a class A license and a trainerīs license as amateur radio operator. IIRC there are a couple of community members located in Europe (UK, Netherlands and maybe Spain)
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#285089 - 07/23/17 09:36 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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Veteran
Registered: 02/20/09
Posts: 1372
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Jeanette
i also agree that someone in Amateur Radio would be a good friend to have.
We enjoy your posts. But i dont think that you should count on anyone here being a contact, if things really do go wrong. Later, when people are in recovery mode, ETS can link up again.
Your best support is local. Get good working relationships going with ... 1. People who grow vege's and raise livestock, 2. Someone who fixes cars, 3. A nurse or a paramedic, 4. Someone who works with tools or in construction, 5. A dentist, 6. An ex-soldier who has some rifles and handguns.
Those types of things will save you.
Good luck!!
Edited by Pete (07/23/17 09:37 PM)
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#285090 - 07/23/17 10:20 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: Pete]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/13/06
Posts: 2954
Loc: Nacogdoches, Texas
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We enjoy your posts. But i dont think that you should count on anyone here being a contact, if things really do go wrong. Later, when people are in recovery mode, ETS can link up again. I came to that conclusion soon after the only solution was presented. Do a head count after the lights are back on. Jeanette Isabelle
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I'm not sure whose twisted idea it was to put hundreds of adolescents in underfunded schools run by people whose dreams were crushed years ago, but I admire the sadism. -- Wednesday Adams, Wednesday
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#285111 - 07/24/17 05:31 PM
Re: When the Brimstone Hits the Fan
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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Geezer in Chief
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Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
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Hopefully when each of us is dealing with a disastrous situation, the info imparted by ETS will come in handy as we survive. When dealing with the consequences of an earthquake, fire, hurricane, or other problem, there is no time, and probably not the ability, to confer with ETSers.
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