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Should traditional modern communication systems be unavailable, having a backup way to communicate far distances is a smart thing to have.

It's not uncommon for large storms to take out cellphone and land line phone systems and with them likely goes the internet as well.

The easiest and most useful backup option is one that's been around a very long time - and it's long range radio communication via voice and telegraph.

You may have heard it referred to as Ham radio which is slang for Amateur Radio.

You went and got yourself a whole pile of gear to prepare you and your family for an emergency situation.

Congratulations! You are 3/4 of the way there. Welcome to the wild world of prepping. 

Now comes the next most important step: LEARNING HOW TO USE IT ALL.

Don't wait until it's too late. Practice using it all before an emergency!

Duration: 12 - 24 Hours

Use:

Away From Home Emergencies: Electrical Storm, Tornado, Power Outage, Minor Injury, Biological, Radiological, Chemical, or Terrorist Incident

Must Have Gear:

Flashlights, Cash, Multitool, Knife, Face Mask, Rubber Gloves, Ear-Plugs, Medications, Water Bag, Water Purification Tabs, Signal Mirror and Whistle, USB Drive w/ Important Data