Learning + Tutorials

Learn how to set up and program the Baofeng UV-5R for emergency use. Step-by-step guide covers key frequencies, NOAA weather channels, repeaters, tone settings, and gear. Includes recommendations for top accessories like programming cables, extended batteries, and high-gain antennas with direct Amazon links for faster setup and reliability.

Imagine a situation where your entire town or city is out of power for weeks. It happens quite often. You should be prepared for it.

You should have backup lighting for your home and a few battery operated lanterns.

In each of your emergency bags you should have:

Cooking over a campfire, or over open flame is a dying art to be sure. And let's face it, its not really considered a necessary skill to know anymore since electric and gas stoves are ubiquitous. Unless you are into prepping...!

But there are reasons to know how to cook over open flames and to have the right equipment to do so. Extended power outages come to mind.