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To: Man50D

The airwaves can only be jambed, not shut down. I cannot see the feds actually interfering with all frequencies across the entire 48 states and stopping individuals with batteries/generators and radios from talking.

If our power grid(s) goes down it will only be a matter of hours until the internet starts to fade. If an EMP impacts the power grid, then expect that so many internet routers will be toast.

I keep my ham gear in a shielded cabinet and disconnected from any wires just so I can use it when the event occurs. I believe it’s just a matter of time and with O the time got much closer.


16 posted on 03/06/2009 9:53:06 AM PST by George from New England (escaped CT 2006; now living north of Tampa Bay)
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To: George from New England
The airwaves can only be jambed, not shut down. I cannot see the feds actually interfering with all frequencies across the entire 48 states and stopping individuals with batteries/generators and radios from talking.
R They won't have to jam the airwaves to effect ham radio operators or any other technological means. You're missing my point. What some people consider free speech the socialists controlling the airwaves will classify as hate speech etc... and consequently shutdown individuals.
26 posted on 03/06/2009 10:00:34 AM PST by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)
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To: George from New England

Any good “mobile” HAM gear you’d recommend?


66 posted on 03/06/2009 11:44:40 AM PST by AFreeBird
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