{"id":31283,"date":"2020-12-09T10:30:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T05:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=31283"},"modified":"2020-12-09T10:30:22","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T05:00:22","slug":"a-survivalists-guide-to-cb-radio-communication-in-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/entertainment\/a-survivalists-guide-to-cb-radio-communication-in-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"A Survivalist’s Guide to CB Radio Communication in an Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"

CB radios are primarily used for short-range communications. Made popular during the 70\u2019s, CB radios utilize the 11 meter band with frequencies ranging between 26.965 MHz and 27.405 MHz. <\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>two-way voice communication<\/span><\/a> service is an excellent communication medium for localized emergencies like natural disasters. It\u2019s also perfect for highway communications between truckers and for fun for radio enthusiasts and hobbyists. <\/span><\/p>\n

Although the popularity of CB radios has waned in recent years mainly due to the advent of cell phones and the internet, they still remain extremely popular among truckers, survivalists, and radio hobbyists.<\/span>
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Why is CB Radio Perfect for Emergency Communications?<\/h3>\n

A major reason why CB radios are still popular is due to their <\/span>high reliability in the event of an emergency<\/span><\/a>. Unlike cell towers and traditional phone lines that can fail during extreme weather conditions, CB radios work even when other means of communication have been disrupted.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a disaster, CB Radio<\/a> is one of the few ways to communicate that isn\u2019t dependent on other people\u2019s infrastructure or service.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a disaster, normal communication like cell phone calls, texts, and internet access might not be available. That\u2019s because wireless carriers have massive amounts of cell towers and internet servers across much of the country. If something happens to those services, it disrupts everyone\u2019s ability to communicate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even in the event of small scale disasters like <\/span>seasonal storms<\/span><\/a> or minor earthquakes, conventional communication channels can be disrupted quite easily. <\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t take much in the form of bad weather to compromise the entire cell phone network. This makes the ability to stay in touch with loved ones and emergency responders during a disaster one on your main concerns. <\/span><\/p>\n

With just power from your car\u2019s battery or a couple of AA batteries for the portable versions of the CB radio, you can always stay in touch with others during emergency situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

While amateur radio, or ham radio, is one of the first lines of emergency communications, a <\/span>handheld CB radio with mic<\/span><\/a> is an essential tool in any survival plan. <\/span><\/p>\n

The main advantage with the CB radio over ham radios is that they don\u2019t need a license to operate, which makes them the perfect option for those who don\u2019t want to take the FCC ham test.<\/span>
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Signal Range<\/h3>\n

CB radios are primarily meant for short-range communications, ideally <\/span>5-25 miles<\/span><\/a>. However, a serious survivalist will know that there are ways to boost their range during bad weather conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Radio signals can be transmitted in a way that makes it possible to communicate with other people over hundreds of miles away. But generally speaking, with a properly tuned antenna, it\u2019s possible to receive and send out signals up to 25 miles.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in buying a CB radio as part of your survival plan during emergencies like natural disasters, there are numerous models to choose from. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, you have to consider the environment in which you will be using the gadget before you make a decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Assign “Handles” or “Nick Names” to each participant. CB radio operators often generate long-winded mocire lyrics for each other during conversation (think of the old movies, where characters were always called “Breaker 1-9” and similar things<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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