tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post4245823080821699649..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Radio - Are You Listening?Frank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-20038317766863262472014-09-08T17:53:44.053-05:002014-09-08T17:53:44.053-05:00Good idea, establishing OPSEC communication lingo....Good idea, establishing OPSEC communication lingo. Here is an example. I live in very rural America. During hunting season, I listen to guys that are using their GMRS radios, and they are under the impression that no one else can hear them. We have a local police group that uses the MURS frequencies on occasion. Cell phones don't always work out there. These guys think that the bad guys aren't listening, and they are probably right. Whatever you say on any radio can be heard. I don't care how clever someone thinks they are, there is always somebody that has been playing the game a lot longer.<br /><br />Little code names are important, too. Try to keep transmissions short. If someone is using a scanner to listen, if it's a very short transmission, that scanner may not receive it at all, or only a portion of it, depending on the speed of the scanner. Don't use personal data over the radio, if at all possible. Have a separate name for everybody. Places that you frequent often, develop your own private code. Change frequency or channel occasionally. Always have an emergency frequency as a standard in case someone can't find the right channel. <br /><br />If you decide to use a frequency, turn your radio on, put it on that frequency, and listen for days. But, take into consideration, where I live most frequencies are open most of the time. But, if Fern and I go to a large town, who knows, this may be the most popular frequency in town. So, next time you go to the big town, take a radio with you, and do the same thing. Listen.<br /><br />Operational Security is critical in a down time. It's good what you're doing. Take care.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-1495524703759303052014-09-08T14:19:05.158-05:002014-09-08T14:19:05.158-05:00I am putting together a talk sheet for the family ...I am putting together a talk sheet for the family for the radios. Will be a big OPSEC item.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-12196036536142112632013-12-31T20:21:42.012-06:002013-12-31T20:21:42.012-06:00Thank you for the kind words and the best to you a...Thank you for the kind words and the best to you and yours this new year. You're fortunate to have found someone at church that can help you. I hope the two of you have a good solid relationship. Some ham radio operators don't believe in expanding equipment for other uses besides amateur radio. And then there are those that do believe in expanding radios. <br /><br />Radio communication comes in many different frequencies. If you get your General license, then your HF radio will also double as a first class shortwave radio. You can use the exact same antenna, radio and all associated equipment for shortwave listening, SWL. Just remember that most shortwave is AM and not SSB.<br /><br />Again, thank you for the nice comments, and in this coming year, may the Lord be with you.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-24069315810627071532013-12-31T20:21:05.540-06:002013-12-31T20:21:05.540-06:00Hi Frank,
I trust all is well.
I wanted to send ...Hi Frank,<br /><br />I trust all is well.<br /><br />I wanted to send a quick note before I start my day and a new year to again say thank you for your website. Both my wife and I appreciate the encouragement/warnings to be diligent in our preparedness.<br /><br />I so appreciate your help with the learning curve associated with communications. After reading your blogs along with the books by Rawles (I am almost done with Patriots), I understand the importance of getting our communications system set up. I discovered a guy from our church (Sound person…go figure) that has a shack who has offered to help me with mine.<br /><br />Anyway, just wanted to let you know that the information that you post is very helpful…your values and character are very refreshing and a stark contrast to a world that has lost its moral compass. What would we do without the Lord?<br /><br />Have a blessed New Year knowing you are a blessing to us!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-31009863571212836402013-12-31T20:19:23.507-06:002013-12-31T20:19:23.507-06:00Thank you very much, Leigh. We're glad you are...Thank you very much, Leigh. We're glad you are finding the information useful.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-26722260588780500482013-12-30T05:30:00.884-06:002013-12-30T05:30:00.884-06:00Adding a link to this post under "Preparednes...Adding a link to this post under "Preparedness Links" in my sidebar.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-58356584269623938772013-12-29T12:59:59.444-06:002013-12-29T12:59:59.444-06:00Frank, thanks for your input.
GaryFrank, thanks for your input.<br />GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-35828139895526005362013-12-29T08:13:14.918-06:002013-12-29T08:13:14.918-06:00I find it very difficult making these comments. I ...I find it very difficult making these comments. I just don't want to believe this myself, but it is there, right in my face. An example: Benghazi. And the examples never seem to stop. It's just one right after the other.<br /><br />Thank you again for reading and thank you for your comment. And if you can help open one person's eyes, please do so.<br /><br />FrankFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-90706575169151343172013-12-29T07:00:59.796-06:002013-12-29T07:00:59.796-06:00Great post! I'll be sharing it!Great post! I'll be sharing it!OPnoreply@blogger.com