Ham Radio Prep is an online, interactive study system for people interested in learning the ins and outs of ham radio and preparing for the different ham radio license exams.…
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You’ve been following SHTF Blog for a bit of time now and you’ve seen the importance of a shortwave receiver within your preps. You like the ability it gives one…
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Looking for the best CB radios? This article breaks down my top 5 choices for everyone looking to communicate like a long-haul trucker. I believe that now more than ever…
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Many ham radio operators look for ways to disguise or hide otherwise large radio antennas. A stealth antenna is any antenna that cannot be readily seen. We’ll cover how to…
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If you’ve recently acquisitioned an HF radio you now have in your hands perhaps the most valuable source of intel possible for a post-disaster world. Now it’s time to make…
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Silence is golden, and within a survival situation, silence may very well save your life. What I’m referring to are the survival situations in which you’re being hunted, whether directly…
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Key Points: You need a license to transmit on a ham radio, but not to listen. The penalties for transmitting on a ham radio without a license include seizure of…
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I am writing this Yaesu VX-6R review because I am seriously impressed. I’m telling you that straight from the outset. This could be the most versatile handheld (HT) ham radio…
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If you find the standard Baofeng UV-5R instruction manual frustrating, you’re not alone. I’ve written this article because I too found it difficult to follow. Consider this article a Baofeng…
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I’ve found that one of the best ways to learn about a subject is to browse through the online forum boards covering it. Ham radio forums are such a source…
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Learning Morse code can seem like a daunting hurdle for the aspiring ham. You can do a crash course in ham radio, but what about Morse code? How can you…
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It was after reading Rawles’ Patriots series that I set out to start my own ham radio tutorial. That book, while fiction, showed me the value of ham radio in…
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