Paratisemper

Very good assessment in the secure messaging arena.

Currently using proton mail and signal.

https://securechatguide.org/favorites.html

On 12/23/2019 at 9:35 AM, fallingcedars said:

I keep a "3-3-3" radio plan handy for emergencies. The idea is that if the power goes out, internet is unavailable, etc., you can still  communicate with a handheld or mobile radio on some common channels:

• FRS UHF Channel 3:        462.6125 MHz
• MURS VHF Channel 3:    151.940 MHz

Common Ham 3-3-3 Channels:

• 146.520 MHz simplex, no PL
• 146.420 MHz simplex, no PL
• 146.550 MHz simplex, no PL ("bug-out channel")

Here's some more info if you're interested: https://radiofreeq.wordpress.com/2013/07/15/3-3-3-radio-plan-for-shtf-communications/

 

The whole national comms network idea sounds great, but it requires a significant individual financial investment, the right equipment with non-trivial setup, and probably some training. Plus, unless you have battery backup or a generator, if the power goes out, you're sunk. You can use these 3-3-3 channels on a handheld radio, like the Baofengs you mentioned. Even if you're not a licensed ham, you can still easily monitor the ham frequencies.

 

Something else that's interesting if you're a licensed ham: Kansas has the K-Link repeater network: http://ks0lnk.net. I haven't used it much myself, but it's a nearly state-wide linked repeater network. It's still vulnerable to power loss, but it's also accessible by handheld radios. I'm not sure they'd look too fondly on militia groups using this regularly, but in an emergency, it could be a good resource.

Excellent info, to add, the licensing for GMRS freqs is free and does not require testing.

https://www.fcc.gov/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs

Unlike other states does not the Kansas Constitution have pretty strong language to keep such laws from being enacted?

§ 4. Individual  right  to  bear  arms;  armies. A  person  has  the  right  to  keep  and  bear  arms  for the  defense  of  self,  family,  home  and  state,  for lawful  hunting  and  recreational  use,  and  for  any other  lawful  purpose;  but  standing  armies,  in  time of  peace,  are  dangerous  to  liberty,  and  shall  not  be tolerated,  and  the  military  shall  be  in  strict  subordination  to  the civil  power. History: Adopted  by  convention,  July  29, 1859; ratified  by  electors, Oct. 4,  1859;  L. 1861,  p. 48;  L.  2009, ch. 152, § 1; Nov.  2, 2010.

New here, happen to stumble unto this site and still navigating it. Expect more input from me in the near future.