What do you expect from prepper comms net?

[The Local Ned]

LoL.

Roger so far mate.

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(3 July 2012, 20:48)The Local Ned Wrote: LoL.

Roger so far mate.

I'm sure I posted on this thread yesterday , and also a quick one regarding basic antennas , what SWR is , and that lowering it by physically adjusting an antennas length will alter it one way or another , lower the SWR ( 1:1 ratio being the best ) the more power that is being transmitted out through the antenna rather than in through the transmitter setup.

I agree with both Paul , and NR , once again timing and context will decide which comms system is best to use.

I think we are all agreed that for local comms - from/to your B.O.L is best done by PMR466 for various reaso , range being 1 - 5 miles.

For slightly more distant work then the UK FM CB band may be the best candidate , nobody should be expecting regular comms outside 10 - 20 miles at best from this.

For comms between midlands / home / northern counties , then I think the only viable radio service is HAM. Nothing else widely available has the range , unless you start looking at using radio equipment that is illegal to use unless licenced ?

I can see where NR is going by meaning the ins and outs of all the arguments is irrellevant - as long as we can decide on which comms systems we can agree for common usage.