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Communications equipment
Long-range communications are what separates the civilized from the barbarians, especially when the espresso is on the stove.
Important qualities of communication equipment include
- Ability to use standard batteries as a power source, rather than using expensive proprietary batteries which require travel with dedicated chargers
- A variety of clips and tie-ons to secure the gear
- Rugged cases and engineering designed to withstand drops, dust, and light mist
- Knobs and sliders which click into place, rather than get pushed to new settings when worn
Accessories, especially noise-cancelling boom microphones, can make the difference between a frustrating experience in a noisy environment and a satisfying hands-free evening.
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The Kenwood TH-78 handheld transceiver is my ham radio of choice. I've modified it to be of more use during search and rescue operations.
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The Kenwood TH-78 handheld transceiver has lots of undocumented features and possible modifications that extend the functionality of the radio. This guide explains what the official manual doesn't and it clarifies some features.
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A small, lightweight, reasonably rugged, handheld FRS radio.
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