Ok...I guess more details are needed She works in Washington DC, I work a
few miles away. As you may know, over the past few years, DC has been,
shall we say, an area of interest with regard to emergencies. As we also
know,
from 4 years ago, cell phones were no help during the emergency. We have
text messaging, but that cannot necessarily be counted on either.

So, my original post still stands, but to be more specific, I'm talking
about
9/11 type emergencies. I'd like to have a backup communications method
when our familiar methods fail. I realize no communication method is
failsafe, but I just wanted to see if someone had any insight I may not have
considered. If you don't, know problem...thanks anyway.

Win


"Michael Black" wrote in message
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"Win Heagy" ) writes:
Hi,

I'd like to get a small, portable HT type radio for my wife (a non HAM)
in case phones, etc., fail. What can you recommend? It should be small
enough to carry daily, but get an honest 2-3 mile range (depending on
terrain).
We've tried several of the FSR type radios, but none get anywhere near
the
advertised range. Any suggestions?

Please email to (remove SPAM)

Thanks,

Win


Huh?

People survived without having constant communication for eons. Now
suddenly a cellphone isn't good enough, people need backup?

Yes, emergencies will happen, but people your desire for a backup of
a cellphone is just way down the curve.

First you need an emergency, then you need the cellphones to fail,
then you need a need to communcate.

One thing missing from your post is what is she supposed to do with
this radio? You need someone at the other end, so are you saying
you'll always be that close to her so the two of you can talk? Or
are you hoping that she can call some random person to come and help
(which
may or may not happen?)?


Michael VE2BVW