[Home](:start) | [Preparedness](prep:main) # Disaster Preparedness - Amateur Radio This section of the Wiki covers information related to amateur radio ("ham radio") - [Ham Radio Antennas](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPwdYnxku6E) - From a spycraft perspective - [VIDEO: Perfect Survival 25W Walkie Talkie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnM5h8hnfAc&t=30s) - [VIDEO: The Radio Spectrum and Shortwave](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-bYi3NJRa8) - [VIDEO: Antennas](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPY6Iukxyus) - [VIDEO: All about SWR](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnUyjwzdtG8) - [FORUM: About PL Tones](https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/training-explanation-on-pl-tones.412839/) *(NOTE: This is an excellent general forum on HAM radio)* - [WIKI: Scanning 101](https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Scanning_101) - [WIKI: Repeaters](https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Repeater) - [VIDEO: Digital Mode Radio Intro](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Poor7JviHnI) - [VIDEO: Beginner's Guide to GMRS Radio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On1PGGkZeJk) ## UV-17R Handheld Ham Radio - [VIDEO: Basic Operation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQRs7yoANiA) ## Meshtastic - [VIDEO: Getting Started With Meshtastic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAQI2ZSmxPU) - [VIDEO: Using a Meshtastic Device](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JetMEHleiE) **NOTE:** *"incredible range"* - [VIDEO: Intro to Meshtastic - Network Topology](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfuhXmdO4dU&t=402s) ## GMRS - [VIDEO: GMRS Repeaters](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN45uAmP3-8) ## Notes - **COOL RADIO** - ICOM 7300 HF +50MHz SSB/CW/RTTY/AM/FM 100W Transceiver