Contingency plans

[Milo]

This question is for Donald and the Admin team. Hopefully, we won't need a definitive answer for quite a while, if ever.

Is there a contingency plan in place for this research and announcement system if the internet becomes disabled in a local and/or widespread area? Ham radio is the first example that comes to my mind.

Just something to think about. Thanks for your time and attention.

 

[Donald]

It's been brought up and on the table. We haven't figured that out yet but when we do it'll certainly be posted.

 

[JediMatt1000]

Would CB radio also be an option?

 

[northernevguy]

Range on cb too short. won't even cover most cities never mind larger geographic regions. Amateur radio has long proven it's ability to reach distances however, it's open communication, in most regions, encryption not allowed.

 

[Adam_Butler]

Range on cb too short. won't even cover most cities never mind larger geographic regions. Amateur radio has long proven it's ability to reach distances however, it's open communication, in most regions, encryption not allowed.

You can buy CB radios such as Galaxy Brands models: 33, 44, 77, 88 | Connex 3300 | Connex 4400 and these have upper and lower sidebands. On certain days due to the altitude of the ionosphere, you can reach out on sideband globally.

The issue is learning the CB Channels and their cross-reference frequencies. On the Galaxy and Connex Brands, some CB radios do have a frequency display.

However, you can get upper and lower sideband channels installed at any CB shops on just a Cobra 29 or Uniden 128 which is Uniden's counterpart of a cobra 29. The downfall to this is there is no frequency display. You will need to learn the frequency for let's say, the low side of channel 21.

A new Galaxy or Connex radio can be purchased between $300-$400. You can also buy used between $150-$200. A Cobra 29 or comparable radio you can buy new for just over $100, and have the upper and lower sideband channels installed for around $50.

What makes a good radio reach distance on upper and lower sideband is more about the antenna. You can purchase what is called a linear which will boost the wattage, however you must be careful hooking these up as you can blow your radio up if hooked up backwards. I've done it.

 

[Adam_Butler]

You can buy CB radios such as Galaxy Brands models: 33, 44, 77, 88 | Connex 3300 | Connex 4400 and these have upper and lower sidebands. On certain days due to the altitude of the ionosphere, you can reach out on sideband globally.

The issue is learning the CB Channels and their cross-reference frequencies. On the Galaxy and Connex Brands, some CB radios do have a frequency display.

However, you can get upper and lower sideband channels installed at any CB shops on just a Cobra 29 or Uniden 128 which is Uniden's counterpart of a cobra 29. The downfall to this is there is no frequency display. You will need to learn the frequency for let's say, the low side of channel 21.

A new Galaxy or Connex radio can be purchased between $300-$400. You can also buy used between $150-$200. A Cobra 29 or comparable radio you can buy new for just over $100, and have the upper and lower sideband channels installed for around $50.

What makes a good radio reach distance on upper and lower sideband is more about the antenna. You can purchase what is called a linear which will boost the wattage, however you must be careful hooking these up as you can blow your radio up if hooked up backwards. I've done it.

Any CB radio you buy, whether new or used, take it to a good reputable CB man and have them peak and tune the radio, even if it's straight out of the box. I personally also like to have them put talkback in it, however, if you have a Galaxy or Connex, it will already have talkback.