
Originally Posted by
Lonewolf
Recently Acquired a Comm Radio; tried performing a Radio Check multiple times on multiple channels, No Copy nor any response at all. Does anyone use radios anymore or are cell phones/smart phones what people rely on for everything these days?!
Frustrated a bit. I know cell phones will not work in the Country.....it comes down to wits, skillsets, experience and Needs/Priorities and a smartphone is not amongst the 4 Needs. Tried testing the radio way ahead of time; for Contingency reasons; even tried Channel 19, which is or was the channel truckers use or used; no response on that channel either.
Just wanting to be prepared and take all needed security and safety precautions; so when WROL occurs or even SHTF; I am not alone against overwhelming enemy forces or situations.
If you are trying to DX the HF bands have been pretty poor lately due to solar minimum. I've been using my DVAP and C4FM linked repeaters more lately because of the poor HF conditions.
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.