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CB radio for emergencies?
"Justin" wrote in message ... I was thinking of getting a pair of handheld CBs for emergencies. I'm in the US just FYI since each country has a billion different standards. I saw a story about Hurricane Sandy, where a family member went out to help somebody down the road. Wouldn't it be nice if he brought a radio so he could communicate with the people he left at home? Since I my area was amazingly lucky and had literally zero damage even though the storm passed right over us. Things could have been very different. It got me thinking that if I were in that situation. I was thinking of a set of UHF, GMRS, or even business band radios. I knew I would be breaking the law using them, but during an emergency I don't think anybody would come after me. I would not use them every day. I'm thinking CB might be a good idea too, since there are probably more people on it and they could listen in and possibly help. A good thing if emergency services are stretched if operating at all. Eventually I plan on getting a HAM license, and being part of the local Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). What is your input? Any specific models or brands of radio I should get that fits the bill? As you are planning on getting a ham license, you may want to look at this brand. Go to Amazon.com and search for Baofeng. They are small handy talkies that have an output of about 4 watts. They can be programmed for the ham bands and other frequencies. Be sure to get the programming cable and softwear for them. A pair should be less than $ 100. |
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