A network to be better prepared
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Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
Let me tell you it’s a great idea to have a network but it’s also a good plan to have two networks.
I had a very good network set up and then a family situation caused that network to likely be split up. I have no clue who will go where but the guy that caused the family issue I can’t stand to be around anymore and he was my military guy with a good bit of info, background, and bringing some good supplies to the table.
So let this be a lesson to you. Also be prepared to turn people away. I know I will have too. One of those I will have to turn away is my sister since she’s a freeloader and have 6 people in her family. She literally will bring nothing to the table and will drain resources. So that may too further split my network. So honestly I may very well end up on my own or taking in less desirable network folks just to have an extra set of eyes since I can’t be up 24/7 watching the perimeter.
I had a very good network set up and then a family situation caused that network to likely be split up. I have no clue who will go where but the guy that caused the family issue I can’t stand to be around anymore and he was my military guy with a good bit of info, background, and bringing some good supplies to the table.
So let this be a lesson to you. Also be prepared to turn people away. I know I will have too. One of those I will have to turn away is my sister since she’s a freeloader and have 6 people in her family. She literally will bring nothing to the table and will drain resources. So that may too further split my network. So honestly I may very well end up on my own or taking in less desirable network folks just to have an extra set of eyes since I can’t be up 24/7 watching the perimeter.
technicalgadget
.44 mag
It would be better to have your blood sister as an extra set of lookout eyes on the roof than taking in some stranger or neighbor. Either one would be a drain on resources but you can't be up there 24/7 on your own.
Whats he gonna do when the wifi doesn't work either?
I think he wants to get a Hamm network setup for his followers. He mentioned that at one point in the video
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I beg to differ on that one. My sister is totally useless and is not trustworthy. I’d take a stranger off craigslist in some cases over her.
At least he's doing something.
He's in a position to matter and he's trying.
Good for him.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
JackNeat
.45 acp
On this subject, where do you find local gun owners and people that you can coordinate with if the need arises? Local militia chapters?
This idea of finding others that are able and willing to help each other is all new to me.
This idea of finding others that are able and willing to help each other is all new to me.
Having a group of "support" is very important. Being around like minded people is even more important.
Just because people are your friends does not make them group worthy.
What skills do they bring? What tools and assets do they have? Are they trained in anything? Do they have food, water and medicine? Are they hard workers? Are the ready, willing and able to do all that needs to be done? Are these friends assholes normally and can they adjust as needed? Are these people looking for someone to care fro them and protect them?
Not all friends are equal...
Just because people are your friends does not make them group worthy.
What skills do they bring? What tools and assets do they have? Are they trained in anything? Do they have food, water and medicine? Are they hard workers? Are the ready, willing and able to do all that needs to be done? Are these friends assholes normally and can they adjust as needed? Are these people looking for someone to care fro them and protect them?
Not all friends are equal...
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
Having seen what lengths the government will go to in the last three years against some pretty clean, patriotic people, I'm inclined to not trust any group or so called militia, thinking they are either a 'G' start up or have been completely infiltrated. Sad really cuz GOP is dead right.
Family is all I got.
Robin
Family is all I got.
Robin
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
You might say, in a way, they won.
Robin
Robin
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
Well, there are a lot of equalizers and force multipliers available to those with knowledge. I'm not worried.
Robin
Robin
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Notwithstanding the know it all here who will argue to death about things that he doesn’t even bother to research, you can send emails over ham radio waves without an internet connection.
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I just watched, a few weeks ago, one of my prepper YouTube guys talk about this. He is new to it, so his knowledge was limited. Pretty neat shit.
The whole Ham thing, it is on my short list of gaining some knowledge.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
We can use this system to talk to one another “Project Hometown” style from our bunkers.
Have about 60 acres far away enough away from cities, owned jointly with my brother. Has a 10' tall block building, with all the requirements, wood stove, bedding for 6, etc. Properly stocked. Close to a creek for water. Mainly used for hunting / weekends away. He's like minded. If anything gets too sketchy, I'll be there and separate myself from the nonsense. Not looking for a group of people, too much risk.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Thats a great start. But the way I see it is you need 10-15 people to defend a base like that. You need full time perimeter security. Even if you ran 12 hr shifts thats at least 8 people a day for that. Now you need people to hunt, farm, etc... the need for more people is a requirement for long term survival at a single location in a shtf scenario.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Celt, regarding an app, there is one already out there called Zello. It works off of WiFi or cellular data. It’s a 2 way walkie talkie that has unlimited range as long as you have a connection, records transmissions so you can hear them later, is encrypted to only allow the users you add to a specific talk group to get transmissions, and you can send pictures and texts through it.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
thats pretty cool, Ill have to look into it.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I use it with my wife while food shopping. It’s much easier than constantly calling her. No ringing. It comes through instantly. Also good for temporary SHTF when phone lines get clogged but 4G and WiFi are still available.
I read an article once that ANTIFA BLM use it.
I read an article once that ANTIFA BLM use it.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
How much Does the app cost ?
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Free for Android and iPhone.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Iphone
Android
Zello Walkie Talkie
Zello is the #1 digital two way radio app with over 150 million users in over 200 countries. Frontline workers, teams, and communities stay connected, safe, and productive. Zello turns your phone into a walkie talkie that works anywhere in the world as long as you are connected to the internet...
apps.apple.com
Android
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
That could be useful. ThanksIphone
Zello Walkie Talkie
Zello is the #1 digital two way radio app with over 150 million users in over 200 countries. Frontline workers, teams, and communities stay connected, safe, and productive. Zello turns your phone into a walkie talkie that works anywhere in the world as long as you are connected to the internet...apps.apple.com
Android
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Until shtf and things get sporty, cell service will be shut down. We've already witnessed it in Europe and some local events here. Uncle Sam will be quick to act.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Just means you'll get over run quick. There's going to be people looking for such camps as yours.
This is exactly the way ive lived for 20 years. Not specifically for whats happening now but for any SHTF scenerio.
Ive got a small group of longtime friends who will meet at our farm.
We are not training on a set schedule and are not greatly organized but we do have plans.
In such a scenerio they know where to go.
We have food and water for the foreseeable future including a completely closed aquifer water supply and a strong, healthy heard of cattle and goats......and ponds full of fish.
We are not super survivors bent on withstanding marauding droves of zombies but we do have plans to do our best.
We have several decent survivalists, several ex military, seveal medical pros and we all trust each other.
Its not too late to get something together.
It doesnt have to be military level training and 24 hour patrols.
Just like minded people with common sense and a bit of knowledge.
We have 9 people in our "group".
Me and 1 other guy have more advanced tactical capabilities and considerable combat expierience.
We have 2 nurses, one has been a trama and ER nurse for 10 years. And I am a DVM which can come in handy.
And 1 guy is an absolute master of everything mechanical. He built a gasifire for his 1980 Toyota truck and he built a steam powered lawn tractor out of literal garbage from the junk yard that works great. He uses it with a trailer to haul stuff around his property. He can build anything and is a wizard at physics and such.
However most are not tactically minded at all, but all have their uses.
My wife is a great cook and we have processed food for 2 decades.
We use alot of old school techniques for processing food that doesnt need modern equipment or electricity......salting, smoking, fermenting, canning, drying....
I also have a 10,000 w generator that can be run off NG.....and thats where my mechanical buddy comes in......if NG becomes unavailable he WILL find a way to pump it green from the ground.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
He'd get your generator running off the gasifier pretty quickly I imagine.