I want to than the many hands and head that went into making this very informative article for BFTC. Over 11 HAM radio guys and gals had part in making this piece. I hope you can get as much as I did by reading this. Enjoy
I have written on the subject of Ham Radio, in relation to preparedness, a few times over the last few years. However, communications is still a subject that’s often overlooked. When it is discussed, it’s often an afterthought in an article, or it’s presented by someone who has no real experience with radio communication technology.
During the initial stages of a disaster, HAMAmateur Radio Operator, or Amateur Radio Radio operators are often the only line of communication in or out of the effected area. Their ability to communicate when the grid goes down, is one of the major reasons I advise our readers to look into HAMAmateur Radio
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We just wanted to help spread the word about this upcoming HAMAmateur Radio Operator, or Amateur Radio Radio Class. Communications is extremely important and time after time history has proved that Communication Saves lives. Don’t be left deaf if you find yourself in the dark! Class Cost: FREE Book: $20.95 New EXAM Fee: $15.00 (Good for Ten (10)
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All it takes is one X20+ Solar Flare to ruin your life. The progression of Solar cycle 24 has shown a dramatic increase in flare activity above the predicted levels through November (the latest data available), and if it continues, could shatter the ‘low’ peak levels that have been predicted for 2012 / 2013. Time will tell.
That’s right Gordon West the author of “Technician Class 2010-2014“, “2011 – 15 General Class” & “Extra Class 2008 – 12 Element for FCC License Preparation” will be your Instructor! Learn from the man who wrote the Book. If you are thinking about becoming a HAMAmateur Radio Operator, or Amateur Radio Radio operator than this
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The Famous European hacker club, Chaos Computer Club (CCC) discovered the backdoor Trojan horse capable of spying on online activity and recording Skype internet calls which, it says, is used by the German police force. For some years, German courts have allowed the police to deploy a Trojan known colloquially as “Bundestrojaner” (“State Trojan”) to
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So as I stated in a Channel Updated I attended HAMCONHAMAmateur Radio Operator, or Amateur Radio Radio Convention 2011, after my last Technician HAMAmateur Radio Operator, or Amateur Radio Class this last weekend. I learned of HAMCONHAMAmateur Radio Operator, or Amateur Radio Radio Convention during the class and as I walked into the convention hall,
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This is a Guest Post by Matthew K., Many Thanks. We live in a time of ultra-hi tech, where being plugged into the never ending stream of news and events is common place, if not expected. Cell phones replace land lines, computers, and even the t.v. these days. Add a wi-fi connection and streaming video
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OpSecOperations Security, or OPSEC, is keeping potential adversaries from discovering our critical information. As the name suggests, it protects our operations planned, in progress, and those completed. keeps potential adversaries from discovering critical, tactical information. As the name suggests, it protects operations – planned, in progress and those completed. Success depends on secrecy and surprise,
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