The internet can also be shut down, blocking communication. Amateur radio is more than just a hobby, it’s emergency communications. The world powers want to shut down the citizens ability to communicate.
As a Ham Radio guy, I also have my "go bag" which I've used on Field Days that contains a Kenwood TS-480, external antenna tuner, two 25a switching power supplies, wire antenna, ground mounted vertical portable antenna, antenna launcher, coax and off to the side is a small gas powered generator to power it when needed.
Emergency preparedness for us is real. We practice it.
Hello one and all
Was it you I used to know
Can’t you hear me call
On this old ham radio
All I got to say
I’m alive and feeling fine
If you come my way
You can share my poison wine
-Steely Dan (King Of The World)