Practical Prepping Podcast Episode # 71
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In this episode we discuss building radio "go boxes."
These can be built for HAM radio, CB radio, GMRS, FRS, Marine radio, or any radio service you use.
They are used for
It's about having everything in one place and ready to go
In this epiode, we are not covering every possibility of "go box," specifically not covering digital modes which require computers for operation.
There are two kinds of go boxes:
(1) Self contained, radio, & power source
Housed in ammo cans, hard plastic waterproof cases, or custom built cases, these "go boxes" are basically plug and play ready.
They often contain only 2 meter/440 mHz radios for local use.
(2) Equipment box containing items needed for operation, as well as items for soldering, building antennas, and making repairs
Contained in sturdy weather resistant cases or totes, these boxes include items such as HTs, multi meters, soldering irons, electrical tape, heat shrink, coax, connectors, adaptors, wire antennas, rolled J-pole, paracord, twine, and tools.
We discuss Power Sources suitable for emergency use, including
Finally, we list our "grab & go" Items including:
If you are into radio of any kind, look into the possibility of building a go box dding to your radio capabilities.
Please consider supporting the podcast by buying us a cup of coffe. You can do that by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/practicalprep
We invite you to drop us an email at [email protected]
Visit our website at www.practicalprepping.info
Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for more episodes of Practical Prepping Podcast.
Practical Prepping Podcast Episode # 71
Please share this episode with friends. Here is the direct link: https://practicalpreppingpodcast.buzzsprout.com
In this episode we discuss building radio "go boxes."
These can be built for HAM radio, CB radio, GMRS, FRS, Marine radio, or any radio service you use.
They are used for
It's about having everything in one place and ready to go
In this epiode, we are not covering every possibility of "go box," specifically not covering digital modes which require computers for operation.
There are two kinds of go boxes:
(1) Self contained, radio, & power source
Housed in ammo cans, hard plastic waterproof cases, or custom built cases, these "go boxes" are basically plug and play ready.
They often contain only 2 meter/440 mHz radios for local use.
(2) Equipment box containing items needed for operation, as well as items for soldering, building antennas, and making repairs
Contained in sturdy weather resistant cases or totes, these boxes include items such as HTs, multi meters, soldering irons, electrical tape, heat shrink, coax, connectors, adaptors, wire antennas, rolled J-pole, paracord, twine, and tools.
We discuss Power Sources suitable for emergency use, including
Finally, we list our "grab & go" Items including:
If you are into radio of any kind, look into the possibility of building a go box dding to your radio capabilities.
Please consider supporting the podcast by buying us a cup of coffe. You can do that by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/practicalprep
We invite you to drop us an email at [email protected]
Visit our website at www.practicalprepping.info
Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for more episodes of Practical Prepping Podcast.