I’d like to submit a few ideas about emergency preparedness using normal modes of communications. Though we’re normally geared to worst case scenario style thinking, I believe it’s good to take stock of our normal communication pathways. . the stuff

Ham radio provides the broadest and most powerful wireless communications capability available to any private citizen anywhere in the world. Intro to Ham Radio Testing and Test Preparation Material Ham Radio Audio Lessons (MP3) Flash Cards and Practice Exams Practice

Is there a need for emergency communication in my ward or stake? When an emergency occurs, leaders need the ability to immediately communicate with members, missionaries, and civil and Church authorities to provide status reports or to request assistance. A

Two-Way Radio The cheapest and most available technology besides cell-phones, radio technology forms the basis of most mobile and wireless communications, though one of the main differentiators is it’s a simple ‘push to talk’ system, designed for short conversations where

During an emergency normal means of communication may become inoperable. To ensure people and organizations are prepared to maintain communications, church leaders have counseled to maintain a backup communications system to assist people and leaders in the event of a

Amateur radio is a popular hobby with over 690,000 participants in the U.S. alone. But you can't just sit down in front of a radio and start transmitting. You must be licensed by the FCC in order to operate a

Somehow it makes little sense that amateur “ham” radio continues to thrive in the age of Twitter, Facebook and iPhones. Yet the century-old communications technology — which demands such commitment that you must generally pass an exam to receive a

Let me give you my five cents worth. They say advice is worth what you pay for it but here goes. My first pick for a good base station rig (to be used at home) is a mobile rig with VHF/UHF capability