Radio

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Summary

HAM radios can be used for communication during a complete grid down.

The handheld BaoFeng UV-5R is a popular entry level radio, and a great addition to a bug-out bag. A programming cable allows for entry of multiple different programmed frequencies, from a computer running the free CHIRP software.

Broadcastify - Live Police, Fire, EMS, Aircraft, and Rail Audio Feeds.

NOAA is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a government operated administration that sends out broadcasts every five minutes 24/7 relating to hurricane, storm, solar flare, nuke, and other emergency information.

FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Association. They are one of the frontline government agencies to respond to any large scale disaster with medical care, triage, shelter, food, and other forms of humanitarian aid.

Guide to CB Radio Language and 10 Codes

Software Defined Radio

Hardware

SDR Radio USB devices can be used to receive radio transmissions on a computer. Search Amazon

Software

Most software used to tune the radio can be obtained for free online. Big list of RTL-SDR supported software

Frequencies

Resources

Radio Reference Database

Frequency bands

FRS/GMRS combined channel

ARRL – National Association for Amateur Radio

Repeater Database

U.S Repeaters

Amateur Radio Ham Radio Repeaters by State

Emergency Radio Frequencies Preppers Must Know

Common HAM Radio Bands

Band Name Range
HF High Frequency 3–30 MHz
VHF Very High Frequency 30–300 MHz
UHF Ultra High Frequency 300 MHz – 3 GHz

FRS Frequencies

Alpha Tag Frequency 
FRS 01 462.56250
FRS 02 462.58750
FRS 03 462.61250
FRS 04 462.63750
FRS 05 462.66250
FRS 06 462.68750
FRS 07 462.71250
FRS 08 467.56250
FRS 09 467.58750
FRS 10 467.61250
FRS 11 467.63750
FRS 12 467.66250
FRS 13 467.68750
FRS 14 467.71250
FRS 15 462.55000
FRS 16 462.57500
FRS 17 462.60000
FRS 18 462.62500
FRS 19 462.65000
FRS 20 462.67500
FRS 21 462.70000
FRS 22 462.72500

Common Emergency Frequencies

FRS Frequencies

Channel Frequency Use
Maratime 156.3 MHz Inter-ship Safety
Maratime 156.65 MHz Inter-ship navigation safety
Maratime 156.8 MHz International Distress, Safety, and Calling
CB 27.368 MHz Prepper network
CB 27.378 MHz Prepper network
CB 27.425 MHz Prepper network
CB Channel 3 26.985 MHz Prepper CB Network (AM)
CB Channel 4 27.005 MHz The American Preppers Network (TAPRN)
CB Channel 9 27.065 MHz Universal CB Emergency/REACT channel
CB Channel 13 27.115 MHz Typically used within campgrounds and marine areas
CB Channel 15 27.135 MHz Used by Californian truckers
CB Channel 17 27.165 MHz Used by Californian truckers headed east/west
CB Channel 19 27.185 MHz Main trucker channel
CB Channel 36 27.365 MHz Survivalist network
CB Channel 37 27.375 MHz Prepper 37 USB

License

US

Part 97.401(a) of the Federal Code of Regulations: Primarily, it authorizes any use of radio technology for the "immediate safety of human life and immediate protection of property," regardless of all other FCC regulations, when no alternative is available. Otherwise, a license is required to transmit. You are free to listen to any broadcast.