Ham Radio Show on TWiT.tv
For those of you who are interested in amateur radio, there’s a new online weekly show about ham radio on TWIT.tv called HAM Nation. Here’s the information on the show from their site: “HAM Nation is...
View Article6 Ways to Get Better at Ham Radio
When I first got my amateur radio license (also called ham radio), I really didn’t know what I was doing. I studied the recommended book, quizzed myself on the recommended website, and showed up and...
View ArticleCommon and Not So Common Ways to Prepare for the Rest of This Hurricane Season
Guest post by Lee Flynn. photo by born1945 September is National preparedness month and we are in the eye of hurricane season. Let’s talk about some common and not so common ways you can prepare your...
View ArticlePreparedness Quick Tip: Reverse 911
In the event of an emergency, knowing what is happening as soon as possible can help you make the best decisions on how to react. One of the simplest and quickest ways to get that information is to...
View Article15+ Emergency Phone Numbers to Have Handy
photo by robinsonsmay An emergency has struck. Maybe it’s a large scale disaster, or maybe it’s just a broken arm. Who do you need to contact? Don’t waste precious time fumbling through a phone...
View ArticleSearch and Rescue X Code–What Does it Mean?
One of the sections in my recent CERT training course covered basic search and rescue techniques. And part of that training was what in the world those search and rescue X marks mean that are painted...
View ArticleFood Storage and Survival Radio Episode 56: 7 Tips for Keeping Your Family...
Episode 56: 7 Tips for Keeping Your Family Together in an Emergency Listen here! What if an emergency happens and your family isn’t all together? Or you becomes separated in the aftermath? In this...
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