[lee martell]

Which reminds me, I need to purchase and learn to use an affordable version of Ham Radio probably the model reccomended “For Dummies”.

[Eagles6]

Yeah, good idea.

[struggle]

1. Go to Amazon, buy dual band 140/440 baofeng for $40 with data cable. Maybe by 2-3 batteries as well.
2. 2-3 days later, when you receive it, connect baofeng to computer after dling Chirp ( free baofeng programming software) .
3. Use chirp (basically like excel) to program in all local emergency freq, gfs and walkie talkie channels. Also program in the single sideband channels for 140/440 mhz.
4. If the power does go out, i would spend more time listening to walkie talkie traffic because police/bad guys/etc will be using them. I wouldn’t get on channel unless it’s someone you know.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Don’t use it to transmit SW unless you have a license.

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A

[Disambiguator]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BHP1FBLB/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

You still need an amateur license to use legally.