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GMRS 101 – Fundamentals

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GMRS is a great way to communicate at distance for basecamp or survival situations.  With the right radio, you should be able to communicate in the right terrain for about a 10 mile distance.  With access to a repeater, that can be extended further.  With linked repeaters, that can go across state lines and in some cases, multiple states.  If you have made the decision to own a GMRS radio, whether it is an HT (handheld transceiver) or a mobile unit, there are some fundamental things you need to know.

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SitRep – Situation Report

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A SitRep or situational or situation report was derived from the military during the Vietnam war era, and it is a good way to assess and understand the situation, understand any actions taken and still needs action, and anything else that may pertain to the situation so anyone and everyone can be updated. It is a good way to communicate in minimal time what the situation is, how to prioritize action items, and get things accomplished.

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Building a Meshtastic transceiver for text messages

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Building a Meshtastic transceiver for sending text messages without cell service and/or internet access is a good way to provide communication for your group in camp or survival situation to check in or communicate with your team. The range between two people is somewhat limited, but in an open area, it can go quite far (records are greater than 150 miles). I have tested them for over 1 mile where one device is in a home surrounded by antennas, metal, etc., and the other device outdoors with buildings and walls that limit the distance you can communicate. In the open, I easily got 10 miles.

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