Don't forget that we can also use CB radios. They obviously don't have the same range without repeaters, but like you said, the SHTF we can still communicate.
Another Anon shared an excellent resource for radio operator prepardness Amrron.
CB's can certainly reach out when an antenna is properly tuned and the elevation is high. Don't discount the CB. It's known as 11meters in Ham circles...40 preprogrammed channels is how it's regulated but today some are capable of single sideband transmission which helps out when channels are busy.
Don't forget that we can also use CB radios. They obviously don't have the same range without repeaters, but like you said, the SHTF we can still communicate.
Another Anon shared an excellent resource for radio operator prepardness Amrron.
CB's can certainly reach out when an antenna is properly tuned and the elevation is high. Don't discount the CB. It's known as 11meters in Ham circles...40 preprogrammed channels is how it's regulated but today some are capable of single sideband transmission which helps out when channels are busy.
I still have my old analog CB with the magnet mounted antenna for my trunk and a cheapo digital tuner one for my parents.
Thanks I didn’t see that I’ll look into it!