Emergency Communications Solutions (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 months ago by pineapplelover@lemm.ee to c/prepper@lemm.ee

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In case phones are down and stuff during a disaster, what would be the best way to communicate? Ham radio? Satellite phone? I need options guys.

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[-] Retro_unlimited@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The satellite one I have is a one time fee, you push a button then search and rescue come to your GPS coordinates. It’s mainly if I get stranded and it’s life and death situation.

Sadly now a days almost everything is internet based, and can be shut off remotely by governments or hackers. Wish there were more options for communication.

As for long distance, I think you would need an expensive ham radio and a huge antenna.

[-] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

I thought it was a subscription. I think the garmin ones you need to pay a fee to be able to use. Which I find kinda dumb

[-] Retro_unlimited@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The garmin ones allow you to use a phone and send txt using the satellites and they have agents that help with things. That’s why they have a monthly fee. Mine only calls emergency rescue.

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