Connunications update following Polls:

[Paul]

A national preppers network isn't going to happen IMHO.
There aren't enough preppers and no co operation between groups, forums, or whatever.

Go for your ham ticket and there will be loads of other bacon to talk to.
All you need is to pass a simple theory and practical test and own a credit card.
According to older hams a trained chimpanzee could do it.
Such is their regard for all ham newcomers.

The other options are CB and PMR.
Both are unregulated, both fragmented but at least CB isn't quite as snobby as Hams are.
CB is cheaper, international, and a heck more FUN!
(Not that I'm biased at all).