Communication

[PhulesAu]

Emergency Communications In A Zombie Apocalypse - What Will You Do When The Cell Phones Go Out?

This is an in-depth class based on the very well received presentation given at the Greater Houston Hamfest 2014.

By now it should be clear to everyone that a Zombie Apocalypse (Z.A.) can happen at anytime. When the cell phones go out, how will you: Find shelter, food and water? Locate other survivors? Find weapons and ammo caches? Find out who's willing to swap lighters for fresh peaches. Keep informed of the movements of zombie hordes?

The answer of course is Ham Radio! This fun and interactive class takes a humorous look at how to prepare your communications for the coming Z.A. or any disaster.

• What are the best radios to have
• How to power your radio gear
• How you can get a zombie to pedal a stationary bike that has a generator attached forever
• If you're single, how to use your radio to find a non-infected date
• If you're married and have kids, how to keep your teen from dating a zombie
• Can your Ham radios skills be used to make a directed energy weapon out of stuff your likely to find lying around after a Z.A.? YES!
• What if the zombie hordes tear down your antenna? You'll learn how to build a backup emergency antenna out of just coax. You can even take your antenna home with you!

Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested!


Class: Emergency Communications In A Zombie Apocalypse
Date: Saturday, September 13th 2014
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break
Location: Westlake Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 19636 Saums Road Houston, TX 77084
Talk In: 147.200(+)141.3 (Ham radio)
GPS: 29.800768, -95.716287
Map: [url]https://goo.gl/maps/xXmwZ[/URL]
Questions: perez.alfred@gmail.com
Requirements: The only requirement is that you register. You do not have to have your Ham license to benefit from this class.
Open To: Everyone and anyone who is interested.

Materials Cost: $10

Instructor: Alfred Perez - N5VEV, EC-001 Cell: 281-919-9877 GV: 832-380-5867 24/7 Emergency Contact Accepts SMS - Text Messages


Registration: Click Here To Register If that doesn't work, cut and paste this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wY...y1-nM9Qts/viewform?usp=send_form#start=invite


Would you like to offer this class to your group? Contact Alfred Perez at perez.alfred@gmail.com for more information.

Would you like information on upcoming classes related to Ham radio, emergency management or disaster preparedness? Sign up for the training mailing list: Texas Emergency Management Training and visit our website https://sites.google.com/site/txemmgnt/home


Alfred Perez - N5VEV, EC-001
Cell: 281-919-9877
GV: 832-380-5867 24/7 Emergency Contact
Accepts SMS - Text Messages

 

[Sapper740]

Sounds like a good class FG. I and my local associates are establishing a mutual support/defense group in the event of Race or Entitlement riots. We are all Ham radio operators and will use them to maintain contact and request assistance when the shtf.

 

[MaddogOIF]

Been wanting to get into it. But it's so damn expensive. Not only that but I'm more of a hands on learner and I think the books have only confused me more.

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[Sapper740]

Been wanting to get into it. But it's so damn expensive. Not only that but I'm more of a hands on learner and I think the books have only confused me more.

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Where in TX do you live?

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Been wanting to get into it. But it's so damn expensive. Not only that but I'm more of a hands on learner and I think the books have only confused me more.

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I'm not into HAM. I have a CB and some blankets to make 'em smoke signals. lol

Here's some ideas for Beofang and other cheap options...

http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?topic=49095.0

http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/1322-harris-on-radio-preps

 

[MaddogOIF]

Where in TX do you live?

I live in Killeen

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[Sapper740]

Temple has a HAM club and you just missed a Ham EXPO in Belton last saturday. Look'em up, they're always willing to talk about Ham radios...and talk,,,,and talk,,,,,and talk.....;>)

 

[stdreb27]

Dang hit me up when you do corpus.

 

[shortround]

C.B. Radio is the way to go.

I have a solar cell array, three 12 Volt batteries, and a 12V charge controller.

I keep the radio tuned to channel 19 24/7.

Used to talk to truckers, but it got old real quick. The Diesel Dummies constantly complain about how their GPS is flocked up and how their dispatcher sent them on an errant run.

Now, I can listen to traffic problems on I-35 and I-10, without having to be a prick joining in on the conversation.

 

[Sapper740]

C.B. radios are fine for day-to-day short range communications but for reliable and consistent long range two-way conversations HAM is the only way to go to prepare for a SHTF scenario.

 

[Younggun]

It's important to keep in mind that you are giving away your location every time you transmit. Could be a big deal depending on what type of SHTF you are preparing for. This applies to both HAM and CB.

If you are hitting a repeater it could help alleviate this.

CBs also operate on the same frequencies as HAM, but at a lower power. They could be boosted pretty easily (just look at the range some truckers a getting) but it isn't legal to transmit at that output without the license.


The basic license isn't that hard to get, I had one when I was ~13. Moving up wasn't that bad either, although the equipment costs grow quickly and I never finished getting up to snuff on Morse code which was a requirement.


Depending on the type if SHTF you want to prepare for, the license may not matter.

 

[PhulesAu]

CB's DO NOT operate on AMATURE freqs. PERIOD NO DISCUSSION. They are in a separate segment of the spectrum. CB is a "legal" 4 watts. AM for the most part. short range and generally low quality. If shtf repeaters will not be an option. Mobile 2/70 range from 5 - 75 watts depending on model. HF rigs are generally 5 - 100 watts. even with that kind of power, your antenna can make or break your station. Ask any QRP Operator. If you want to bet your ass on a hand held, Get to be friends a with a guy who can service Motorolas, pick up some old HT-1000s and go at it. The RADIUS mobiles are also very reliable and Idiot proof.

 

[shooterfpga]

Export radios do operate on 11m and 10m.

 

[Charlie]

CB and ham are not on the same frequencies.
CQ, CQ, CQ .......................n5esj ................. calling CQ (looking for another station on line.)

 

[shooterfpga]

28.085 MHz is on 10m and used for cw. Its easily accessed and transmitted to from an export (cb) radio.

 

[TheDan]

Dang... I'd love to go to this, but have to go to a stupid wedding

 

[HKaltwasser]

C.B. radios are fine for day-to-day short range communications but for reliable and consistent long range two-way conversations HAM is the only way to go to prepare for a SHTF scenario.

I've been wanting to get into HAM for a while. Can you recommend a reasonably priced hand held HAM for listening and easing in to the use of HAM?

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Y'all really should check out Steven Harris' website. He's got a ton of info out there about all the different radio differences, inexpensive options, etc. He's got the podcast he did with Spirko up there. It's free.

GET RESCUED FAST in a DISASTER

 

[Mike1234567]

Frankly, the only reason I'd be interested in HAM radio is for emergency use... and I'm fairly interested for that purpose. I have ZERO interest in getting a license and learning all the junk I don't need to know and will never use such as Morse code... other than "dit-dit-dit... dot... dot... dot... dit-dit-dit".

 

[TheDan]

I have ZERO interest in getting a license and learning all the junk I don't need to know and will never use such as Morse code.

There's plenty of people using the equipment without license. Just try not to interfere with any of the licensed operators. There's some sadists out there that get their jollies from tracking down illegal operators and turning them into the FCC.