Communication without internet.

[Dan Champion]

How are we gonna do it? Once it goes out what are we lost? Of course those of us near each other can meet up at a HQ, but what about across country? I know of know radio system that long range. Is there a way to get the internet back up? (maybe through some sort of satellite internet provider we can direct connect to a central server that would allow us to use a text based chat?

[periodjuice]

A few threads down is a topic called "Comunication" it has many answers for this.

[Dan Champion]

I thought I read all of that, isn't the first post delivery pigeons followed by like 5 posts of Mario, then talk about hijacking a satellite. Rest of thread is all about hobosigns. No none of that helps me

[Dan Champion]

Hey I see that Satellite phone idea, that's a good idea but who can pay that much for one and it can only contact other sat phones. Also are they subscription based or one tome?
Edit: "The cost of making calls from a satellite phone varies from around $0.15 to $2 per minute" That means someone regulates it which means once power is out, so is this. Scrap that whole idea.

[periodjuice]

There's talk of hamradio too I believe and other things.

Here's my thoughts on the subject, We'll keep using communication systems that are intact while they last, simultaneously setting up a network of communication, most likely Ham Radio thingys, or securing cellphone towers, I am not sure. I don't know a lot about communication but I think those Nextell Phones with the 2 way talking deal use satelites to talk to various phones.

[autonomous]

If we setup repeaters then we can probably ensure we can get clear long range communications through on at least one frequency.

[Just Jack]

I'm cool with ham radios. How far do they reach?

[Dan Champion]

Not across a country. about 15 miles

[Dan Champion]

But hey, Shortwave radios can talk country to country. In the U.S. and Canada, no license is required to own or operate a shortwave receiver. If we could get our hands on out own, we wouldn't need to pay a station to rent their frequency. so a one time cost. If we could get one in every HQ that would be awesome. I think this is better then the satphone eh?

[Dan Champion]

I looked and looked, I cant find transmitters anywhere to buy. But here's some schematics on how to make one.
http://www.geocities.com/thecorsairtx1/Home.html

And here's a site with some info
http://www.frn.net/tech/

a build your own transmitter kit (dont really know if its the right kind, looks kinda small)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Shortwave-radio-station-transmitter-kit-NIB_W0QQitemZ230322151764QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0

Solar Powered or Crank AM/FM ShortWave Radio with LED Light
http://cgi.ebay.com/Solar-Powered-or-Crank-AM-FM-ShortWave-Radio-LED-Light_W0QQitemZ220364156211QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220364156211&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

[periodjuice]

In another thread there's discussion on using AM band radio, not sure if thats feasable or where its located.

[Just Jack]

In another thread there's discussion on using AM band radio, not sure if thats feasable or where its located.

Pretty sure it's on the old site, right?

[Dan Champion]

Its in ZTV. "a question"

[Rooster]

I think shortwave radios might be our best bet. anyone know how much they cost?

[Trixano]

what freq to use for ham radios? Ive got a mobile setup.