Anonymous
Ok, this is not going to be the simple question you asked for. To know where I’m coming from, you should read my articles from last year. https://www.theorganicprepper.com/category/preppers/the-information-specialist-series/
I want to be the local information guy. I’m not healthy enough to garden, hunt or pull long stints of guard duty outside so I’m hoping I can trade information, of all types, for food, protection (yes, I have guns and lots of ammo and lots of prepper stuff), etc. Yes, I have a great deal of the info discussed in my articles.
I’m waiting on a turnkey price for a solar system for my house. This is primarily to power my computers, radios, a small digital TV, battery chargers, router, plus some other stuff. Yes, I’m ready for an EMP.
I once had a Yeasu FT-897, but it took a lightening strike several years ago. I have a Yeasu FT-50R and a couple of other handhelds. I have a couple portable 2 meter / 70 cm radios. I’m looking to replace the FT-897. I have a current Technician license.
I want to be able to communicate with hams well enough to know what is going on and to be able to pass along useful info, especially in a grid down situation. So, that means HF, VHF and UHF and solar power. I can’t afford nor want a $10K stationary rig for the house nor a 1500w amplifier, which is why I specified a 100w portable. Won’t use it portable unless I have to evacuate. Would need to gear up (hardware and software) for the various digital modes
I would also like to have a sw receiver/scanner. There used to be one that would receive DC to 1GHz or 2GHz, but I have forgotten the manufacturer and model number. Would like something along that line.
Would like a police scanner for my local area. I also have a CB radio, still in the box from my Y2K preps and a couple of FRS radios.
I did the weekend bicycle race support type stuff for a few years. Done a little of the emergency comms. Frankly, I found talking on the radio in normal situations boring.
I just want to know what’s going on.I can do that today on the Internet. in a TEOTWAWKI situation, that means radio and I want finish getting geared up for that. Oh, hate all those menus, so complicated. I will need to be able to teach non-hams to operate my radios. Can’t do it 24/7 by myself.
I hope this is not too much info.