Use Walkie Talkies or Ham Radios For Communication

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Use old fashioned ham radios and walkie-talkies to communicate
Right now, thanks to Wi-Fi, hotspots and Internet, we can call and talk to and see people, all over the globe - any time we want. 

But, what happens when the grid is down or the batteries are dead. That's when those handy cell phones and laptops are practically useless? 

When cell towers go down and Wi-Fi is just a memory, your ability to communicate, even locally, can be the difference between feeling safe and feeling lost. 

That’s where walkie talkies and HAM radios come in. 

FRS/GMRS walkie-talkies are great for short-range communication between family members or neighbors—perfect for coordinating security, search-and-rescue, or bug-out movements. 

FRS and GMRS walkie talkies are two types of has walkie-talkie/two-way radios used for communication. Each type comes with distinct features and regulations.

FRS (Family Radio Service)

  • License: No license is required to operate FRS radios, making them accessible for casual users.
  • Range: Typically offers a range of up to 2 miles, depending on terrain and conditions.
  • Power Limit: Limited to 0.5 watts of power, which restricts their transmission distance.
  • Channels: Operates on 22 channels, sharing frequencies with GMRS but with lower power limits

GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)

  • License Required: Users must obtain a license from the FCC to operate GMRS radios.
  • Range: Can reach distances of up to 5 miles or more, especially with higher power settings.
  • Power Limit: Allows for up to 50 watts of power, enabling stronger signals and longer ranges
  • Channels: Shares some channels with FRS but can also use additional channels for extended communication

In summary, FRS is ideal for casual, short-range communication without licensing hassles, while GMRS is suited for users needing greater range and power, albeit with licensing requirements.

Look for models that has a long battery life, multiple channels, and privacy codes to reduce interference. For more serious communication, HAM radios offer long range potential, especially when paired with an antenna. You can listen or transmit over hundreds of miles if conditions are right. 

To legally operate HAM radios and learn how they work, is a skill set that will pay off in crisis.

✓ Keep backup batteries, a crank or solar charging method and practice several times, before an emergency is upon you. 

✓ Set up call signs, daily check-in times and silent codes within your group. In a crisis, real-time coordination is vital. 

If you are moving around, in hiding, or calling for help, reliable, low-tech communication makes you far more resilient than the ones who are holding their dead cell phone up in the air, trying to get a signal.

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