Tag: Emergency Communications
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Ham Radio for Emergencies: How Hams Help When Phones Go Down
When cell towers and internet fail, ham radio keeps working. Here is how hams support emergency communications in coastal South Jersey, and how you can prepare before the next storm. Read more
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Ham Radio vs. GMRS vs. CB: Which Is Right for You?
CB needs no license, GMRS needs no test, and ham radio needs an exam. Here is how the three compare on licensing, range and cost, and why many South Jersey families end up choosing ham radio. Read more
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Bridging the Gap: How Off-Grid Mesh Networking (Meshtastic) Is Bringing New Makers Into Amateur Radio
Meshtastic has put low-power LoRa radios in the hands of thousands of makers who never called themselves radio people. Here is why off-grid mesh networking is one of the best on-ramps amateur radio has seen in years. Read more