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Old March 2nd 07, 04:58 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Emergency Go Bag. What Receiver?

On Mar 1, 9:58 pm, "Cato" wrote:
O.K., so you're setting up emegency evacuation packs for your
family, and space and weight are serious considerations, what with
food, clothing tent sleeping bags etc. If you thought that you might
have to abandon your vehicle and use bikes or go on foot, what radio
would you consider? If you were to pack a A.M./F.M./ Shortwave
receiver, which one would it be, and why? Would you pack a wind-up
antenna, or a small active loop?
Would it be a wind-up, multiple power source radio? Or would you
pack a small digital radio with extra batteries, or rechargeables with
a seperate solar charger? What would your decision be, and your
arguments in defense of your decision?


Probably the wind-up. Who wants to worry about batteries after the big
one has dropped?
On the other hand, you'll want something that has USB and LSB so you
can monitor ham operators and US military. So I would have my Grundig
FR200 (wind-up) for general broadcast reception and emergency
flashlight, and my Sony 2010. The Sony is kind of big, but it would be
an invaluable resource. I would use it sparingly to preserve its
batteries.
If you want to go as small as possible, the Grundig Mini100 or the
Kaito WRX911 are both breast pocket size and a pair of AAs last
forever in either.

 
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