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I've been considering getting involved in HAM radio operation, how important do you consider it as a prep?
Shelter, water, food are more important.
Not having options sucks.
Amateur radio is just another option –– a tool in the toolbox. But having the tool doesn't equal knowing what to to with it. You'll get out of it as much or more than you put into it, from an effort standpoint.
There's millions of hams out there to talk to, you don't need to know them first –– if you call they'll respond.
There's a bunch of hams here.
My $.02,
-Slice