Complications regarding Radio Comms

[Paul]

I'm sorry to say but this is getting to me big time.

Recently there has been a discussion on possible RT validation protocols, duplex operation, exclusive rights / channeling, etc.

My question is quite simple, Why?

Why have encryption, CTCSS, DCS, or exclusive duplex operation AT ALL?

What's the objective here?
Is it just to limit sheeple from contacting you to offer or ask for assistance?

What if those sheeple you're trying to keep out were highly experienced preppers with all the tools and stores you need but can't contact you because you're running some sort of exclusive encryption / validation or what ever you're calling it?

You'd all look pretty stupid dying because you wanted to "be alone" and had locked out the one group or person who could have helped you.

Or is it that you all think TPTB or marauders are going to listen into your conversations, DF you, and send a crack commando team out to nick your supplies?

Come on, realistically.
Do you seriously think that TPTB and common criminals are going to be out there en-mass fully RT capable all with DF capabilities, just raring to waste time finding you to attack you for half a dozen cans of baked beans?

All comms should be carried out in the simplest of formats.
No coding, no encryption, simplex i.e. one channel in and out.

You've got something to say which is confidential?
Work out a simple number code.
Or is that too complicated?

Locking people out by code or duplex and thinking that your conversations are safe is a JOKE!

Working duplex makes you safe?
One radio, one scanner and I can hear both sides of the conversations.

CTCSS coded? So what.
That only opens a squelch circuit. Easily defeated.

Encrypted, you think it's still safe?
My cheap little scanner has a basic de-scrambler built it and that only cost £32.

The only thing you are doing is limiting your options to get help.