Attention all HAM radio operators: We need HAM operators to help in Bay County, FL (Panama City, Mexico Beach, etc.). Cell phone signal is very poor and sometimes non-existent. Power is still out for most of the area. We would like to increase communications capabilities in the hard hit Florida Panhandle during the disaster […]
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On January 3, 2017 By ncscout I’ve received a number of emails over the last several weeks requesting info on various issues, recommended gear, etc…and while I certainly don’t mind answering the plethora of questions (it’s part of the reason I run this blog) much of the info has been previously addressed. Due to the […]
Communications is a key element in our everyday lives, if you do not believe me try going a whole day with no cell phone, internet, TV or any other means of communications (COMMS). So it stands to reason that having COMMS when SHTF is essential to gaining intelligence (COMINT), the safety and security of your […]
This article will provide you some information on how to study for, and obtain, your Amateur Radio license. LICENSE CLASSES The Amateur Radio (aka “ham”) licenses are issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and are issued in three classes; Technician, General, Amateur Extra (usually just called Extra). Each license class brings increasing privileges of […]



