Full Description
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ACQUIRING, ASSEMBLING AND UTILIZING LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS When disaster strikes, your calls, texts and emails will not work. After 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy, cell phones were rendered useless when transmission towers were destroyed and networks became overloaded. Having an alternative way to reach family and loved ones at these critical moments is essential. With Prepper's Communication Handbook, you learn the best tips, tricks and expert secrets for surviving when phones and the Internet fail. Exploring the best options for every disaster scenario, this hands-on guide features in-depth coverage on a wide variety of lifesaving emergency communication systems, including: * Satellite Radio * Shortwave * NOAA Receiver * GMRS and FRS Radios * Citizen's Band * Ham Radio * Radio Scanner * MURS Radio
Contents
IntroductionSection I - Communication TechnologyChapter 1 - TelephonesLandlinesCell phonesSatellite phonesTexting vs voice callsChapter 2 - Tablets and other portable devicesUse of social mediaChapter 3 - RadioAM/FM Weather (NOAA)Shortwave (Ham)CBScannersChapter 4 - HandheldsFamily Radio Service (FRS)General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS)Section II - Communication SkillsChapter 5 - Use of codes Written codesVerbal codesNon-verbal codesChapter 6 - Body languageNon-verbal cues to actual meaningChapter 7 - Conflict resolutionTypes of conflictNegotiation and compromiseFinal thoughts
