RADIO COMMS

[Lightspeed]

Hi SD,

Just covered this off ( kind of on the other thread:
Commenting on your notes one by one

I understand but unlike LS I'm not interested in a global communications network as a primary objective.
...I already have international capability, medium range communications that I'm trying to work out at the moment.

1 – I want day to day comms within our team/group/community

Hand held UHF / VHF and PMR446 are perfect here

2 – I want regular contact with neighbours an a needs basis for protection and business viewpoint

Depends how far away the neighbours are, handheld solution above with or without enhancing antennas may work.

Alternatively a more high powered device

3 – I want regular contact with friends across the UK

Choices are lots and lots of power or collaboration with other stations to form a network in which messages can be passed from cell to cell

4 – I want sporadic contact with potential friends, other preppers

As per 2 and 3

5 – I want to be able to contact people coming into the area

Primarily as per 1, butwith security protocols.

possibly as per 2 if interaction is at a greater range

6 – I want to receive news from outside

Combination of all of the above plus a standard SW/ Mw/ FM receiver.