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Posted: 1/5/2012 5:57:54 PM EDT

If you could only have one piece of COMMS gear, what would it be and why?

Posted: 1/5/2012 6:43:31 PM EDT

[#1]

I want to say my iPhone

But I know that'll be useless in a SHTF/TEOTWAWKI situation. I definitely want to see what others have to say as I'm lacking in the COMMS department.

Posted: 1/5/2012 6:44:29 PM EDT

[#2]

HF rig

Posted: 1/5/2012 7:06:03 PM EDT

[#3]

Assuming a cell phone and computer don't count, an Icom 7000...

Posted: 1/5/2012 7:09:52 PM EDT

[#4]

FT-817 or something similar

Posted: 1/5/2012 7:33:37 PM EDT

[#5]

Yaesu VX-8r and a shit-ton of different antennas.

Posted: 1/5/2012 7:38:07 PM EDT

[#6]

Tough choice, probably an all-mode HF/VHF/UHF like an ICOM 7000 or Yaesu 857. Not hanheld, but would cover all the bases and function as a shortwave listener.

Or something like my VX7, which is software MARS/CAP capable and will tx on 70cm/1.25m/2m/6m in a handheld.

Posted: 1/5/2012 8:18:09 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
If you could only have one piece of COMMS gear, what would it be and why?

already have it. local, national, and international capabilities in one box, along with alternative sources of power.

for more detail on this type of approach, see
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_22/648273_The_EMCOMM_Box.html

ar-jedi

Posted: 1/5/2012 8:28:26 PM EDT

[#8]

Cheater.

Posted: 1/5/2012 8:44:47 PM EDT

[#9]

Very slick. Is that twine I see in there, for stringing ant. cable?

Posted: 1/5/2012 9:28:49 PM EDT

[#10]

You don't need any of this stuff. Who'd you going to call. . . .

CQ CQ - Opps your in Iowa. Going to talk me through drawing water from the well.

but since you asked. . . . Silynx Communications C4OPS Tactical Headset peq pvs

http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=3440298

Posted: 1/5/2012 10:32:54 PM EDT

[#11]

Most folks would get so tangled up in all that they'd trip over their ERB and fall on their face and get shot.

I'd want a pair of capable handheld radios and the means to keep them running.

After a good means to 'purify' water.

And some other stuff.

Posted: 1/5/2012 10:58:11 PM EDT

[#12]

"Most folks would get so tangled up in all that they'd trip over their ERB and fall on their face and get shot."

That's where the Tactical Wheelbarrow or maybe a Tactical Dolly would come in handy.

Posted: 1/5/2012 11:14:43 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
"Most folks would get so tangled up in all that they'd trip over their ERB and fall on their face and get shot."

That's where the Tactical Wheelbarrow or maybe a Tactical Dolly would come in handy.

This pic always cracks me up.

Posted: 1/6/2012 6:13:30 AM EDT

[#14]

Old school cell phone with long battery life.

Posted: 1/6/2012 7:09:53 AM EDT

[#15]

CB. Base capable of SSB with a 18' antenna and handhelds with 24" whip antennas.

Posted: 1/6/2012 1:01:21 PM EDT

[#16]

Tin cans and Wax twin..

or

Firewood and a blanket..

Posted: 1/6/2012 1:05:11 PM EDT

[#17]

Depends on the situation.

Katrina like event?

Sat phone, no question.

Posted: 1/6/2012 1:16:17 PM EDT

[#18]

Yaesu FT-857D

Posted: 1/6/2012 3:30:12 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
I want to say my iPhone

But I know that'll be useless in a SHTF/TEOTWAWKI situation. I definitely want to see what others have to say as I'm lacking in the COMMS department.

Not that bad, you can scrounge for wifi with it, and if you have skype you can call people. During both Japan and Chile, the same day they had hot spots for people to use.
You should get a good shock proof case for it and means of recharging, I have the Otterbox defender and am happy with it so far. Dropped it several times, very hard on occasions, and the phone still works.
FerFAL

Posted: 1/6/2012 4:52:09 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Most folks would get so tangled up in all that they'd trip over their ERB and fall on their face and get shot.

I'd want a pair of capable handheld radios and the means to keep them running.

After a good means to 'purify' water.

And some other stuff.

this right here. plus a decent shortwave receiver to listen to "the news." i don't think i would have anyone to talk to outside of my immediate circle of companions. its not like i would be calling in support or an air strike or anything.

Posted: 1/6/2012 5:01:10 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Very slick. Is that twine I see in there, for stringing ant. cable?

http://www.hamradiofun.com/yoyodeluxe.html

ar-jedi

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