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Communications & Radio

When the cell network dies, radio is how you stay connected.

From two-way radios to EMP-hardened comms, the grid-down way to talk.

4
Modules
18
Lessons
10
Free to start
Every lesson cited live from real field manuals

What you'll be able to do

Program and operate a handheld radio (Baofeng UV-5R) for emergency communications
Access NOAA weather alerts, 2m calling frequency, and GMRS/MURS channels
Establish a neighbourhood or community radio net from scratch
Understand HF propagation basics for long-range grid-down comms
Use non-electronic signalling (mirror, whistle, light) when radio fails
Stay FCC-compliant in normal times; know the emergency exception rules
01

Comms Foundations

Free

Why comms matter and how a plan works.

5 lessons
Why communications matter in a crisis
Beginner 5m
Building a family communications plan
Beginner 6m
The PACE plan (primary, alternate, contingency, emergency)
Intermediate 6m
Radio bands and how they travel
Beginner 6m
Monitoring: weather and emergency broadcasts
Beginner 5m
02

Two-Way Radios

Free

Talk over distance without the grid.

5 lessons
FRS, GMRS, and MURS explained
Beginner 6m
Choosing a handheld radio
Beginner 5m
The Baofeng UV-5R: setup and use
Intermediate 7m
Programming radios with CHIRP
Intermediate 6m
Repeaters and extending range
Pro 6m
03

Licensed & Long-Range

Pro

Reach beyond line of sight.

4 lessons
Amateur (ham) radio basics
Intermediate 7m
HF and long-distance communication
Pro 7m
Antennas and improving your signal
Intermediate 7m
Emergency frequencies and protocols
Intermediate 6m
04

Hardening & Operating

Pro

Protect your gear and operate smart.

4 lessons
Protecting electronics from EMP
Pro 7m
Power for your comms gear
Intermediate 6m
Radio operating discipline and OPSEC
Intermediate 6m
Signal codes and brevity
Beginner 5m

Start free with the opening modules. Unlock the full path — beginner to expert — with Pro.

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