What’s the best Ham Radio or CB Radio (not sure if they’re the same or not) to buy in case of an emergency or communications blackout? I’m not real familiar with this type of equipment.
Thanks. Much appreciated!
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Unless you have a HAM radio operators license (issued by the FCC) a HAM radio won’t do you much good because you can’t broadcast. The best thing to get is a shortwave radio. That way you can listen to HAM radio operators and others that are providing emergency information, IMO.
In an emergency situation, the law of having to have a license goes out the window. IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY ANYONE CAN BROADCAST
AMEN
Thank you for this information. So in your opinion, what would you get if you were looking for an alternative form of communication if all cellular and phone lines, internet, etc. all went black?
Thanks!
I have a Sangean ATS-909X. It has AM, FM, MW (520 - 1710 kHz), LW (153 - 519 kHz) and SW (1.711 - 29.999MHz) capabilities. It also has USB (upper side ban) and LSB (lower side ban) which most HAM operators broadcast on. You can also listen to overseas broadcast with a shortwave (depending on the time of day and the season (fall/winter or spring/summer). Hope this helps.
This is awesome! Thank you!