An Introduction to Radios and Emergency Communication

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  • Isaac talks about the different radio types, radio bands, and radio licences that you may need, and how to build a bigger emergency communication plan for your community.
    Links:
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    / survivaltecheu

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  • @schnitzelovic
    @schnitzelovic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1250

    Isaac should write a book - "Things you didn't know you needed to know"

    • @Banzaj33
      @Banzaj33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      He should also write the book "Things not to give to Lucas"

    • @schnitzelovic
      @schnitzelovic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@Banzaj33 "Jokes about Lucas"

    • @bigboi9877
      @bigboi9877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Things not to give to drew*

    • @udp1073
      @udp1073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i felt the need to write down notes during the video..

    • @MarkFurukawa
      @MarkFurukawa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Banzaj33 Oh, I'd pay money to see that.

  • @StevenL00
    @StevenL00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    "It's not sturdy enough that I would run it with kits, or give it to Lucas" lol

    • @user-zz4lb8cb4f
      @user-zz4lb8cb4f หลายเดือนก่อน

      What does that even mean 🤯

  • @jaketran
    @jaketran 4 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    Would love more complementary content like this! 🙏🏼

    • @donaldsmith3048
      @donaldsmith3048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There are many that want to help. I am a new ham and I turned to TH-cam to find out things I need to know. I have found so many videos that gives information. I have found that most Hams want to help others. The tests can now be taken online. I don't know how that works but I am sure there is a video that will give that information. I am new and still learning but I want to help where I can. We need more hams. The more there is the better it is.

    • @williambetzelberger6128
      @williambetzelberger6128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Jake Tran.
      I watch your videos all the time. It's great to see you get into this. I'd be glad to help you on a video about radio communications or especially ham radio since I have my technician license.
      Keep up the great work
      73
      KE8JMD

    • @jimpiper5297
      @jimpiper5297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@donaldsmith3048 Hams are dangerous sources of information. Get 5 of them in a room and ask them for an opinion re radio and you will get AT LEAST 8 opinions. KJus' sayin' ;-)) --- n6med

    • @donaldsmith3048
      @donaldsmith3048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jimpiper5297 so you don't like people that think for themselves! You want everyone to go by the Party Line! Yes many of them have different ideas. That is why they have done so much to better radios! If it wasn't for amateur radio there may not be radios at all! The first radio was someone with an idea and started checking to see if he could make it work! We still do that! I love being in a room full of people that all have different ideas! Most of the great things came out a room full of people with different ideas! The trouble now is that people think that everyone should all think the same way, and that stops new ideas from becoming new things!

    • @rs4artha
      @rs4artha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, i follow your channel.... Found your comment here... Great...

  • @tophergauruder3647
    @tophergauruder3647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    As much as I enjoy seeing lucas run and gun there is something about the way Isaac teaches things that makes you want to listen

    • @JohnDoe-ig9ev
      @JohnDoe-ig9ev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      An learn

    • @joeythemechanic2504
      @joeythemechanic2504 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So true the man knows a lot of what we as men and women should know and show are kids incase of an emergency the more you know the better off you will be

  • @shockashoota
    @shockashoota 4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    I’ve been into radio about 3 years . This presentation has gotten a lot of people up to a starting point speed very quickly. Well done

    • @hvacstudent967
      @hvacstudent967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just downloaded, sharing is caring.

    • @sadiea4381
      @sadiea4381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi, I’m new at this and need advise…a friend had recommended the Uniden Beartracker 885 CB radio for home and car. I called the company about shipping and was told that this scanner is more for a vehicle and recommended the uniden BCD536HD. This sounds good but now I’m confused. All I want is to be able to hear what is going on around me, and maybe in other parts of the country as well. I’m very much aware of the changes going on and the threat of those that could very well be coming. I want to be ready.
      So my question to you is (since you have been into radios)…for what I need it for, what would be your recommendation?
      I would like to be able to use it even if the grid went down, to not only listen but also communicate and to be able to take it with me in case we need to vacate. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

    • @shockashoota
      @shockashoota 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sadiea4381 in a quick search , you could definitely use that bear tracker . I think it would be a nice starter radio for the application your looking for , you can use it in your home if you’d like with the proper set up . You would need a base station antenna , a 12v power source and a coax cable . You could also use if your power is out as you can wire it to a 12v battery with a solar panel charge system . The other radio looks a bit more advanced in features and would also work for you . I recommend looking on Facebook or asking around for your local area radio club . They would be the best to talk to about getting set up . Aswell as talk too on radio as CB radio is generally a close range system . Seems like your friend could probably help you too not to mention there is tons of good information right here on TH-cam . I hope this helps . Good luck

    • @sadiea4381
      @sadiea4381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shockashoota thank you so much!!

    • @studentdrake
      @studentdrake ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sadiea4381 what did they recommend?

  • @Luke-ln3qq
    @Luke-ln3qq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +679

    Background, color, content, how content was delivered, editing, everything was perfect! Another awesome video!

    • @theurbannomad3263
      @theurbannomad3263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm really enjoying the new t rex

    • @Rickardsson99
      @Rickardsson99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As stated on all these videos he is like Q from Bond

    • @guitardaddy6
      @guitardaddy6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's just, like, your opinion man

    • @Luke-ln3qq
      @Luke-ln3qq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jack Schafer no u

    • @MattHarris89
      @MattHarris89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did not like how loud the background music was at times. Other than that, all good.

  • @OrionCorsari
    @OrionCorsari ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Nice work Isaac. I’m a 70 year old ex USN radioman who misses HF from the old days. I was stationed in Christchurch NZ in 1975 and tasked with maintaining comms between Antarctica (McMurdo station) and the rest of the world. Your channel brings back great memories - thanks.

    • @berlin93666
      @berlin93666 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      wow, what a job!, what do you miss about those times?

    • @Fer--
      @Fer-- 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HF is still very fun :)

  • @CSxDusty
    @CSxDusty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    In my recent dive down the rabbit hole of “hobby development” we’ll call it, I started with Warrior Poet Society. WPS lead me to GarandThumb who in turn lead me here. This rabbit hole has been more informative than anything I learned in high school. Fantastic presentation, beautiful explanation, helpful references, and great editing. Thank you

    • @carter2671
      @carter2671 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bro same. I mixed Garland Thumb and WPS, but they all led me to TREX Arms.

    • @fog8969
      @fog8969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With everything that's here and on Spotify, etc., I don't know why anyone would want to spend (or waste) time watching TV anymore, other than maybe Tucker Carlson on Fox News. I don't even own a TV anymore. Here and at other internet sources you can get a pretty good basic education on anything. Many times you'll even find uploaded videos of complete classroom lecture series for university courses taught by some of the finest intellects in the world, for example an entire graduate level economics course taught at MIT.

    • @jaycebaldwin6482
      @jaycebaldwin6482 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fog8969 daily reminder to research operation mocking bird 😘

    • @fog8969
      @fog8969 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jaycebaldwin6482 Roger that. I just looked it up. Pretty interesting. On something similar, many months ago I saw on a podcast, can't remember who's, an extensive discussion by an insider who talked about the CIA's long history with Hollywood and it's influence in the production and content of movies and other entertainment to shape societal thought. There was something about that too, that involved widespread Satan worship in the upper echelons of Hollywood. I just keep thinking about Isaiah 27:1, "In that day, the Lord will punish Leviathan,, the fleeing serpent, with His great and fierce and mighty sword, even Levianthan, the twisted serpent, and He will kill the dragon who lives in the sea."

  • @Thisisausername556
    @Thisisausername556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    "Focus on the core group of guys..."
    So you're saying I need friends for this? Guess I'm out of luck when disaster strikes lol

    • @davidlandrum
      @davidlandrum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You’re right. Easier said than done. #lonewolf

    • @_p1tr1s_
      @_p1tr1s_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Can relate.

    • @tophergauruder3647
      @tophergauruder3647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I heard that the best way to get friends is to lure them in with food, but so far my friend count is one so my advice is not the best

    • @92JoseR
      @92JoseR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      My friends would laugh at me if I told them we needed radios in case SHTF. It's already hard enough to get them to buy ammo. Lol

    • @anieba
      @anieba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@92JoseR need new friends?

  • @HamRadioCrashCourse
    @HamRadioCrashCourse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Fantastic! Loved it!

    • @americannationalist1110
      @americannationalist1110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey it’s Josh! Lol love your channel man! You’ve helped me understand what I thought was going to be super complicated! Thank you!

    • @apophisdd
      @apophisdd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's the significance of the removable antenna prohibiting a ham radio on FRS freqs?

  • @wranglerstar
    @wranglerstar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    excellent video,

    • @StephenShreds
      @StephenShreds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      and this is when he put the order in on amazon.

  • @johnm7299
    @johnm7299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This channel has more good information about tactics than most "tactical/SOF" channels.

  • @ZeusHands
    @ZeusHands 4 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    This was a great topic, that isn’t covered a whole lot in the community. The editing, the information and the way it was delivered was perfect in my opinion (these topics can get boring fast, this was a cool way to do it). I always look forward to a new T. rex video, especially if Isaac is involved! 👍🏻

  • @fordguy61mi
    @fordguy61mi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’ve been an Extra Class ham since the 80s and I enjoyed the video. We were doing digital packet radio with our Commodore 64 computers back then. Fun stuff, nice to see the new generation with an interest. The old days of Hams running Comm in emergencies aren’t over. 73, WG8N

  • @michaelk284
    @michaelk284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    All I wanna know is where I can get me that Mountain Dew Baja Blast Dry Erase Marker...

    • @grayeaglej
      @grayeaglej 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I believe its just a normal green dry erase marker but the plexiglass is underlit by a blacklight. But thats just a theory... A MARKER THEORY! Thanks for Reading! O.o

  • @ChristianRodriguez-dk3xc
    @ChristianRodriguez-dk3xc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been watching videos from you and lucas for the past 6 months a big part of your side though with the emergency readiness etc. This last few days we had some really unrepresented flooding in nw washington, alot of landslides, rivers through towns, roads closed. Alot of chaos and i wasnt as prepared as I wanted to be but paying attention to what you guys teach helped me and my family tremendously! From stuff i keep with me too navigation stuff for road closures/plotting points. I cant thank you guys enough for what you do.

  • @general_tactics6018
    @general_tactics6018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    I would highly recommend getting a Ham Radio license. Technician licenses are easy to obtain (grants privileges for 2 and 6 Meters, i.e. local repeaters), and the General Class license is not too much more in terms of study material, while affording some bands in 20, 40, and 80 Meters. I suggest it because there are many organizations for disaster reporting/relief networks, one being ARES. Radio is unfortunately highly overlooked in lieu of social websites and networking, but if that goes down, most of us Hams already have a backup. Also legal-wise, if you are in serious danger or in a life-threatening situation, the FCC tends to overlook frequency violations, provided it is an actual emergency. Again (as previously stated), The licensing test/practice tests/study materials are easily located online. Great Vid, T.Rex! KB1MPS

    • @goodymb
      @goodymb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Your right. HAM is self policed and in emergency is available for anyone. ARES and RACES are great, but also is Skywarn. Just owning a HAM radio can save you or loved ones, believe me it happened last year here in TX.

    • @isaacbotkintrex
      @isaacbotkintrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@goodymb I forgot about SkyWarn. Also, MTEARS is a good net here in TN.

    • @goodymb
      @goodymb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@isaacbotkintrex Yes it is, lived in Murfreesboro from 2013-2016 and that is very helpful too.

    • @digitalshooter2905
      @digitalshooter2905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      In an emergency situation anyone is legally allowed to use whatever frequency they need within the HAM bands to get emergency help regardless of license status. Also, the cell phone companies are required by law to allow you to call 911 regardless of whether you service with that company or not. So if you can't afford cell phone service for whatever reason just buy an old cell phone and you'll be able to least call 911 to get emergency help as long as the cell phone service is still working. But remember, cell phone services in an area can always go down. It's not a perfect system.
      OH8STN has a great youtube channel for building solar rechargable battery packs for mobile communications that are probably better than what you can buy in a store. .
      W4EEY youtube channel is also great for learning HAM radio. His channel is classes on getting your HAM radio licenses using the standard books that are used in paid classes and teaches you everything you need to know for the licencing exams. Even if you don't plan on getting a license he'll teach you the basics of HAM radio.

    • @RechargeableLithium
      @RechargeableLithium 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@digitalshooter2905 Better yet - in an emergency one is allowed to use ANY frequency they have available to call for help. it might be that Baofeng on UHF or VHF, it might be a radio in the Cessna at the local airport, it might be the marine radio on the boat in the back yard, and yes, might be on an HF ham, civil air patrol, MARS, or any other frequency. 73, Andy, KG5R..

  • @BJTE6
    @BJTE6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    If you're interested in comms knowing how to make your own antennas can be useful. The Marine Corps radio operator handbook has a section on Field expedient antenna kits FEAKs.

    • @general_tactics6018
      @general_tactics6018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll have to look into that, sounds like an excellent study reference.

    • @farmergeo5374
      @farmergeo5374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As a former military brat and son of a Marine, this was the first handbook I was given as a child. I regularly got into trouble making my own antennas and salvaging\fixing broken military radios they used to dump in the trash (they don't do this anymore because of me). It was a good education and I highly recommend the handbook!

    • @liammiddleton3064
      @liammiddleton3064 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂

    • @justinng8947
      @justinng8947 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      All anyone needs is D10 cable and the knowhow to construct a quarter wave antenna.

    • @dustin3838
      @dustin3838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Step 1: Do a bunch of math, cut your wire to the optimal length, shoot a LOB to who you're talking to, check solar charts for optimal frequency, and try to get a radio check
      Step 2: Repeat step 1 a bunch of times because the magic comms don't work
      Step 3: Get really pissed and yeet the entire spool of wire over a tree and hook it to your radio
      Step 4: It works and you're both grateful and furious

  • @MR-nz8bv
    @MR-nz8bv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've tried to understand comms systems countless times. This is the best overview I've found. Keep up the great work T.REX.

  • @lencumbow
    @lencumbow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This just popped up in my feed. I've got a ham license, so I know most of this stuff, but until now, I haven't been able to find a video to give to non-radio people to explain the big picture so concisely. Bravo.

  • @jonathangay465
    @jonathangay465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the best Comms videos I have seen. I love how you detailed how the different bands were to be used as opposed to how some people describe just how they are different without context of how to put them to use.

  • @lightfighter685
    @lightfighter685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Comsec is important in times like these. You have freqs where everyone can hit. Create inclusive codes amongst friends and fams.

    • @ko4gpa
      @ko4gpa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You’re actually not allowed to transmit coded messages on ham frequencies.

    • @shockashoota
      @shockashoota 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Jimmy Cothran radio law has always allowed 1 rule . When it’s for survival there’s no rules .

    • @ko4gpa
      @ko4gpa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      David Stunning 😂 Because their afraid of us.

    • @Porty1119
      @Porty1119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ko4gpa Business license master race.

    • @f308gtb1977
      @f308gtb1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jimmy Cothran , bingo.

  • @boblolo1815
    @boblolo1815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    One thing that I really like about Trex arms is not only do they sell products that support the 2A, but they also give info on how to use it. Info that you sometimes would pay money for, for free. Truly living by “With great power, comes great responsibility”. Good on you Trex Arms

  • @YorktownUSA
    @YorktownUSA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've never considered most of this to this level of detail. Thank you, T Rex. This is why I come to you guys for info, and buy from you. Long live the Republic.

  • @mikeykincaid8270
    @mikeykincaid8270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    I’m sure Lucas talks about radio the same way he does about electricity, “magic and stuff.” 😂

  • @Dr.Zoidberg087
    @Dr.Zoidberg087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    this is probably the most helpful and important "tactical" yt video I've ever seen. I've attempted to get into radio before but the other more dedicated channels tend to talk over people who have no clue so it's hard to get going. this was right in the sweet spot of simple but incredibly informative.

  • @Targetfocus
    @Targetfocus ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, Isaac! Your presentation was great. It is not so much about what equipment to buy, but what you what/plan to do is the first step in helping one to decide what equipment is needed.
    Thank you.

  • @66ECHO
    @66ECHO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video.
    Perfectly relevant to the times at hand.
    Please continue this topic in a basic “newby “ manner. I had purchased a 6 pack of UV5Rs before the national emergency with little time to learn about them for my family. Communications were some of the last preparations I’d taken. Help in this topic is greatly appreciated.

  • @rubiconairtv
    @rubiconairtv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Everyone on this and other subjects pertaining to “GITTIN’ READY” a lot with in the last 2-5 years. More so than within the last few decades. It’s a strange “gut feeling” everyone has. Both interesting and concerning, but here we are. LETS GIT IT!!!

    • @WinSomeLoseNone0
      @WinSomeLoseNone0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Our government is out of control. Anyone with a lick of sense can see that. The house and Senate are incompetent and the judicial branch has become a political weapon.

    • @user-hz4zy2df8z
      @user-hz4zy2df8z 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It is your connection to the Holy Spirit. Our creator is warning you....LISTEN!

    • @YorktownUSA
      @YorktownUSA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Roger.

    • @YorktownUSA
      @YorktownUSA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WinSomeLoseNone0 Yup

    • @slayer324
      @slayer324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      G Galilei yeah he is definitely a dictator lol stop the crazy talk. You can be a Democrat and not say crazy stuff

  • @nicholasturano1003
    @nicholasturano1003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you so much for this. This has been something I’ve been seriously researching and it is SATURATED with information that’s hard to comb through. Again, thanks.

    • @isaacbotkintrex
      @isaacbotkintrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes. So much amateur radio material is about tinkering and experimenting - which is super cool - but it's hard to get repeatable, practical advice out of those experiments, sometimes.

  • @balisong9575
    @balisong9575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the most significant contents ive seen. The underlying context of this message, if you get it, get on it, we need you. Also benefited more here regarding practical application than I ever did in engineering school lol

  • @OldeEnglishful
    @OldeEnglishful 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for this video. I still feel lost but much less lost. I didn’t realize this stuff was so complicated.

  • @unauthorizedbear7119
    @unauthorizedbear7119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This video is top tier good quality information, a great solid channel.

  • @johnebrenn
    @johnebrenn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I love that you guys put out this type of content! You all are doing more than just run and gun videos, which are also cool, and it is entirely patriotic and helpful! Thank you for all that you do.

  • @Lylevp1
    @Lylevp1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am always blown away by the quality of content you put out. Wow! Thanks for the video. Very good information and clarified a few things for me!!

  • @ZIM964
    @ZIM964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Not gonna lie, I went into this video thinking "ah, Trex is gonna make a radio video to go with all of the other ones" but that wasn't the case and I learned a lot and was pointed in the right direction to learn more. Thanks guys 🤙

  • @GoingCoastal228
    @GoingCoastal228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Having been a platoon RTO, I loved this video. Some of it was even what I was taught on how to better understand how the army’s radios work. This is why I support trex, what they do, and how they operate as an organization. Keep up the great work guys.

  • @SlideLock
    @SlideLock 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of if not THE best video on developing a communications action plan, I have ever seen. Bravo sir.

  • @MA-ij3sp
    @MA-ij3sp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow what a video. I just came across your channel while I've been looking all day to try to understand all things radio related. This was excellent!! Your channel graphics are next level I can't believe I never saw this channel before.

  • @williestroker8627
    @williestroker8627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really like that T.Rex Labs graphic. Production value is obviously improving, good job to all that make these happen.

  • @michaellynn7745
    @michaellynn7745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Isaac: I really appreciate your thoughtful content. The overall channel is excellent with lots of educational and training materials with your brothers each contributing their own strengths, whether legislative or running/gunning. I like the pen and clearboard that you used and provided the best visual illustration I've seen so far on this discussion. I'm glad to see you reference other ham radio links and you tube channels. I live in PA, so it's not disaster-prone, but agree that it is a good idea to learn at some point, before disaster strikes. I am looking forward to future videos, as you weigh in on the discussion on emergency communication skills. (I also like your commentary on all of the other subjects.)

  • @Sparrow123jack
    @Sparrow123jack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is incredible!! Never understood it and everytime i tried those who taught me just confused me. Isaac was clear and kept it simple

  • @OrionPax-nm9tf
    @OrionPax-nm9tf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isaac is amazing! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. You rock sir. Thank you much appreciated.

  • @davidbane8292
    @davidbane8292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’ve watch hundreds of ham radio videos and this, is by far, the best explanation of the tech side of radio I’ve ever heard

  • @RubiconV
    @RubiconV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really good summary of all the radios. The best I've seen yet.

  • @JakeThomasCreative
    @JakeThomasCreative 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm really enjoying the content you're putting out! Thanks for all the great videos. I know it's a ton of work and I appreciate it.

  • @MrGuitarfreak132
    @MrGuitarfreak132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an incredible video! Thanks so much for making this! All the drawings on the board helped me immensely to understand what you were talking about!

  • @7285maxwell
    @7285maxwell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best radio comm explanations on TH-cam! Great work.

  • @NickCornaglia
    @NickCornaglia ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a great intro video for anyone looking to understand the bands and how to get into radio. Excellent explanation.

  • @f308gtb1977
    @f308gtb1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re a superb presenter Isaac. Well done, and thank you.

  • @jpuddlejump
    @jpuddlejump 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Great clear summery. HF radio is great for medium range comms too +(10 miles). I plan to set up a JS8 Call (or FSQ) network with my extended family who all live within 10-20 miles of each other. The terrain doesn’t let us communicate VHF simplex at those ranges and we don’t want to depend on hilltop repeaters. So we can have a rock solid text network with QRP on 80 meters using NVIS propagation between our homes.

  • @jeffwoolverton1772
    @jeffwoolverton1772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good information. I'm a radio operator for the Marines. Solid job guys!!

    • @SpencerRichKM4KFG
      @SpencerRichKM4KFG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What I would give for a PRC152A or a new Harris STS. I envy you lol

    • @jeffwoolverton1772
      @jeffwoolverton1772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SpencerRichKM4KFG i love the 152 but my favorite is a 150 and being able to use it in conjunction with a field expedient antenna and doing shots really far away.

  • @johnf128416
    @johnf128416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just tested for & passed Technician yesterday. I have a small group I trust, but we’re not terribly tight b/c families & work schedules. I hope to make those contacts & others stronger. Great material as always!

  • @Asshole58
    @Asshole58 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And this is an excellent explanation - a good visual- of frequencies and how they work and why some bounce off the ionosphere. And I’m a retired air traffic controller- we just knew what frequencies to use - I never realized really how many other bands there r and who uses them. Thank u!! I feel like I need to learn more basics of radio as I get into this.

  • @xSikks
    @xSikks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Now you're speaking my language. You guys should definitely start getting more videos up discussing various radio communication forms.

  • @MP-qn1jw
    @MP-qn1jw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! One band you did not mention is one of my favorites, GMRS. 462.xxx & 467.xxx. It is licensed, but it is a no test low fee band that allows repeaters & radios up to 50W. Keep up the great work!

    • @Viralvid2024
      @Viralvid2024 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I also have the GMRS license and think for us as preppers, it's the best possible option. Not too much, but enough power and range to have comms within your group/family.

  • @ericchristopher1687
    @ericchristopher1687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Great video. I sent it to several close friends this morning so we can start building our ring of communication and mutual assistance.

  • @jeenmikel
    @jeenmikel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally found the basics of radio frequencies as it relates to different personal infrastructures. Thanks a million,

  • @jonrosow1030
    @jonrosow1030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love Issac's work He has an amazing way of communicating content to those that that might already be drinking the cool aide. Incredible content and clear delivery of content

  • @steveno0007
    @steveno0007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    You guys are the real deal. I wish I had friends around me that cared about this stuff. I live in Commiefornia and people look at you weird just for owning guns, lol

    • @AbelGarcia04
      @AbelGarcia04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Steven want to be friends?? 😃 I live in Commifornia as well

    • @deltaow
      @deltaow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@AbelGarcia04 same bruh

    • @Fishman138
      @Fishman138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel the pain brothers

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AbelGarcia04 then move out 😑

    • @theshagidelicgamers4232
      @theshagidelicgamers4232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sacramento gun owners wya

  • @jonarment1229
    @jonarment1229 ปีที่แล้ว

    This presentation is outstanding! For some weird reason, I just got a wild hair to look up radio coms, and I couldn't have found a better video to help get me started and pointed in the right direction. I hope I'm not too late to have the time to learn these things. Time will tell.
    God bless

  • @alexpissalidis5170
    @alexpissalidis5170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful and very illustration rich presentation, it was very valuable to me. Thank you for taking your time to put it together and upload!

  • @superiornoisereduction1211
    @superiornoisereduction1211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I think we could all agree this is great content and we could use more of it.

  • @johncahill612
    @johncahill612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just passed my tech exam today. I am now waiting on my call sign.

  • @Diamond2009now
    @Diamond2009now 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS IS VERY INFORMATIVE. Sharing with all my family. This is great. Thanks again. I'm writing while listening to you . Love the Tactical.

  • @lukepippin4781
    @lukepippin4781 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve watched this video 3 or 4 times over the past 3 years because every time I watch it, I understand d more of it as I continue to study. This is an underrated video that more people should be watching.

  • @angryappleentertainment4709
    @angryappleentertainment4709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    GMRS is now hugely popular as well, is $70 for the license, anyone can use it and there is a movement now where people are creating Wide Area Networks to cover not only city and state but some repeaters are linked to the National Nets

    • @zboy6577
      @zboy6577 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is the comment I was looking for. I’m thinking on buying a GMRS radio and get my license so I can start playing with it and begin my journey into the radio communication world

    • @kustomnetworks
      @kustomnetworks ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@zboy6577 as an update, the license fee has changed. It’s now $35.00 and the license is good for 10 years and can be used by you and your immediate family

    • @troymclauren1546
      @troymclauren1546 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's down to 35$ now

    • @East_Coast_Ghost86
      @East_Coast_Ghost86 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't need a license to buy and use GMRS... be free.

    • @Idahoridge
      @Idahoridge ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@East_Coast_Ghost86 Not true

  • @emtffzartman666
    @emtffzartman666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Great video!!! Love that you are explaining how important communication is. I am curious why you didn’t mention GMRS. It’s a licensed band just above FRS that allows repeaters and more watt output, but there is no test. Just pay the FCC, get a call sign and your entire family can use those channels and call sign. It’s really a great starting point without buying a business license for people without a business.

    • @WhiteCavendish
      @WhiteCavendish 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It actually overlaps with FRS - exact same channels and frequencies.

    • @emtffzartman666
      @emtffzartman666 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WhiteCavendish Correct. But it gets you more range with repeaters and more wattage on your radio, just a license fee and no test.

    • @WhiteCavendish
      @WhiteCavendish 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@emtffzartman666 Yes, the US GMRS is a fantastic system. It's like next gen CB. I wish Canada would harmonise our GMRS rules with yours to allow up to 50w and separate antennas.

  • @tldnr
    @tldnr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is the most informative, best looking, well designed video on this topic. Thank you!

  • @andrewgonzalez4230
    @andrewgonzalez4230 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best vids I have found yet that really explains radio. Even the military don't explain it as simple as this.

  • @sithticklefingers7255
    @sithticklefingers7255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone whose serious about communications monitoring needs to look into Software defined radio. NooElec has units on Amazon that cost $30 for a basic receiver that covers 30MHz-1.7GHz. Using a $60 up-converter will extend your receive down to damn near 0Hz. All of the software used to operate the radio can be gotten for free, as well as digital decoders like PDW, DSD, MultiPSK, and a ton more. Use what you have to for transmitting but if have the ability to monitor all bands of traffic and decode digital (non- encrypted) protocols you have a serious advantage. There’s a learning curve to all the software and gear but having an all band recover that plugs into your laptop for

  • @braydenmcmillin5877
    @braydenmcmillin5877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    This was really cool but hurt my head trying to understand it..😂😂

    • @toki89666
      @toki89666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What part hurt your head? How radio wave frequencies work, what bands are for what or the radio types?

    • @tophergauruder3647
      @tophergauruder3647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's magic you are not supposed to understand it

    • @go2douglasvamateurradioandmore
      @go2douglasvamateurradioandmore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Talk to ham radio operators and they would be able to help you. Many Amateur radio operators do emergency communications/communications.

    • @dougearnest7590
      @dougearnest7590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@go2douglasvamateurradioandmore - I doubt that would help. In my experience most people involved in HAM radio forget what it was like not knowing anything and are woefully incapable of explaining anything to a beginner. That's why I'm here watching this.

    • @dougearnest7590
      @dougearnest7590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drink some water. Most of society's ills are caused by dehydration. Then come back and watch a few minutes at a time.

  • @davep6977
    @davep6977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm EMCOMM with EMA. Great video. I hope people listen and participate in what you suggested. Too many people thinks their cell phones will always be there, but they might not. We have layers off monitoring at our EOC. Ham, CB, FRS, MURS, marine, public safety and one you left out was GMRS.
    GMRS requires a license, but no test and comparable to 70cm UHF ham. Higher power, changeable antenna's. They come in hand held, mobile and base radio's.

  • @fin_jan
    @fin_jan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As far as primers go, that was awesome. I have been flirting with radios for years, but had minimal experience. And you really lay it all out, without getting lost in any of the rabbit holes.

  • @SANTO971
    @SANTO971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When SHTF no one will care what’s legal or not.

    • @AKDissident
      @AKDissident หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s a groundbreaking take

  • @tactical-bucket
    @tactical-bucket 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every remote session is full already LOL COOL BRO

    • @goodymb
      @goodymb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep, pretty popular with the extra time on hand.

    • @isaacbotkintrex
      @isaacbotkintrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If any of our viewers are are level hams who could help us set up exams, I'll bet we could fill them with T.Rex folks pretty easily!

    • @goodymb
      @goodymb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@isaacbotkintrex www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/ is what I have used in the past to study for tests. That and TH-cam from Josh at HRCC and Jason at Ham Radio 2.0

    • @tactical-bucket
      @tactical-bucket 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@isaacbotkintrex I'm just needlessly being a dick, I'll DM you on IG tho, if you set this up please message me back there

  • @kynmasters8670
    @kynmasters8670 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched this video last night, started studying for my license today, taking my exam tomorrow. It's super interesting. Thanks for piquing my interest in this, I have a wholesome, healthy new hobby now!

  • @Archivedcontent
    @Archivedcontent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The mention of the “Ham Radio Crash Course” channel is a huge gift to any newbie. That channel is a wealth of information

  • @aldricgs
    @aldricgs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As an 0621 I found this to be pretty insightful since I haven’t played around much with civilian level radios. Hopefully there are more follow up videos on this. Maybe some Radios you would run with kit that you can get as a Civilian.

  • @zoos2358
    @zoos2358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    If you look carefully at 5:06 he doodled a moustache on himself.
    I'm a mechatronics engineer. We pay attention to graph doodles.
    Also get your HAM license. It stops people from freaking out about your giant mobile SDR setup.

    • @MrCrumb34
      @MrCrumb34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I noticed that too. Later in the video it looks like he's shooting laser beams out his eyes.

  • @lomgshorts3
    @lomgshorts3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent start to building a local emcon system. I am attempting to start a system at my Church using members from the congregation, and our council of the Knights of Columbus as a "core" of communicators that will not only use GMRS radios, but graduate into Amateur Radio Tech licensees to use a plethora of Amateur 2meter repeaters that are practically unused that range over 5Counties. I've spent 23 years as a member of Navy Marine Corps MARS, and ten of those years as Director of Net Operations in our State and in Area Four. I also participated in Air Force MARS for two years, but had to drop out due to cost of equipment and New Software. Been licensed since 1979, so I know my way around communications equipment of all kinds. I wish I still had the three R-390A's, as they were excellent H-F receivers! I hope this new endeavor works out for our Church, because there is a need for emcon in the town and surrounding areas that is not addressed by Amateur Radio, or emergency services when the main power goes out. Wish me luck!

  • @bryanscle5431
    @bryanscle5431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cudos to the video editors, planners, etc they're always well formatted and entertaining

  • @sweeperdave1
    @sweeperdave1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would love to see an updated version of this (early 2023), and include GMRS and the growing number of repeaters. My city is considering GMRS for the primary CERT team-level workflow. There certainly is a place for HAM at the upper end of the comms hierarchy. Also, incident-level, communications network command operators are recognized as a vital position in incident command operations.

  • @BryanGrigsby
    @BryanGrigsby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been a ham for about 8 years. HAM radio and it's community have seen a surge of interest, but it has really lagged for some time, and the community tends to be a bunch of retirees. If you guys made HAM high speed / low drag, that would make it cool among a younger crowd and give it the shot in the arm it needs. It's really the discipline needed in SHTF scenarios. Long time supporter and fan here, from NODs / armor / shooting drills, you guys have your heads in the right places.

    • @Ipo_Ooped_Maself
      @Ipo_Ooped_Maself ปีที่แล้ว

      What would you recommend as far as a radio for a plate carrier assault pack? Usage would be trying to link up with other survivors and locate people and resources in a shtf scenario within 10 miles or so?

    • @Opachki69420
      @Opachki69420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ipo_Ooped_Maself I am starting out with the UV-5R, I have heard alot of people recommend it as a base level radio that will give you good results for general use

    • @theheist5
      @theheist5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Opachki69420 You will want to upgrade to the 3800mah battery and add a decent telescoping or foldable tac antenna to it because the stock antennas suck. Also, there are battery packs that use aa batteries in lieu of a rechargeable bay station.

  • @kingbat83
    @kingbat83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info. Thank you Isaac.
    By far my favorite teacher.

  • @ryanashby3640
    @ryanashby3640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the fact that you guys have had the foresight to broaden your content past just firearms and shooting gear.

  • @PBjess96
    @PBjess96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Holy crap, as a radio operator, and far into the Instagram gun community, everyone wants the military crap but don’t understand they need crypto, and the infrastructure.

    • @guitardaddy6
      @guitardaddy6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Even the cartels have infrastructure... If only we can find profitable businesses willing to fund this like the cartels did

    • @ThomasIsBored
      @ThomasIsBored 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@guitardaddy6 maybe try bribing some cartels or something

    • @alfredobatista9818
      @alfredobatista9818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      99.9% of us are late in the game.

    • @wolfza2630
      @wolfza2630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      *low-tech, high-speed morse itensifies*

    • @opie7afe
      @opie7afe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@guitardaddy6 yes they do. The either pay utility men to put thier repeaters on cell towers or threaten them if they touch it.

  • @marzcapone9939
    @marzcapone9939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys put out great info, but trying to keep up is difficult. Affording a helmet, armor/carrier, guns/optic/ammo, night vision, headset, and comms, is going to take a while.
    Baofeng UV-5R has been ordered.

    • @goodymb
      @goodymb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure to order the data cable for it too and get a program called CHIRP for it. You can program it from a PC, which is way easier than from the screen of that radio.

    • @isaacbotkintrex
      @isaacbotkintrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You don't need it all at once. Build around the resources you have and the needs you see.

    • @justinmanns1569
      @justinmanns1569 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're more likely to need a radio, food, water, land nav, etc than your gun and kit. not that kit isnt important or you shouldnt buy it

  • @danthespaceman2779
    @danthespaceman2779 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been looking for something like this for a while. My budget is extremely small and this helps quite a bit. Thanks guys

  • @brooke1969
    @brooke1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extremely well done, easy to understand. Thank you for putting it all together with a place to start from.. so very grateful...👍✌️

  • @caecilius007
    @caecilius007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Isaac: "It's not durable enough that i would run it with a kit, or give it to Lucas" 🤣🤣

  • @timothysherrange
    @timothysherrange 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "If we talk much more about 5G, youtube is going to cancel the video for some reason"
    You joke, but you are probably right

    • @jonathanmartinez374
      @jonathanmartinez374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it has to do with idiots spreading 5g conspiracy theories

    • @skepticsr_us
      @skepticsr_us 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jonathanmartinez374 If it were crazy conspiracy theories they would let them waste their time. At least *some* of the “theories” ain’t theories. They are in the patent-scientific and declassified literature. This is what they don’t want you to know about.

  • @glidetour7237
    @glidetour7237 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously Isaac, you hit it out of the park with all of your videos. Job well done. Thank you. N4FPV

  • @Gilgamesh347
    @Gilgamesh347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great, great video. Love that you guys are taking a broad-spectrum (LOL?) approach here. Looking at the larger picture is key.

  • @danclapper626
    @danclapper626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I came here for the comments. And yes just tell me what to buy, I'm a simple man.

  • @Soildus
    @Soildus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe be a dumb question but do you need to have a business license in order to get the license to talk on the business frequencies? Great video btw. Very well edited.

    • @jhlewis10
      @jhlewis10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, you do not. Many scout troops use them. Your business can be managing your property, farm, security etc.

    • @whatabouttheearth
      @whatabouttheearth 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is not legal to interfere with commerce using radios. That being said companies like WalMart sometimes use MURS which is not supposed to be for commercial business as far as I know.

  • @andrewcowie6436
    @andrewcowie6436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ABSOLUTELY an awesome video! Could not be happier! Rocken and rolling with information sir! Thank you very much for the education and free training! Semper Fi!

  • @thepatriot7639
    @thepatriot7639 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love y'all's channel. I think of you guys as the foremost experts on whatever subject you talk about. Thank you guys for all the information.

  • @tonyklothos7093
    @tonyklothos7093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on this subject, I have ever watched! Other TH-camrs have decent videos too, but no one has explained it this well. Thank you Sir!

  • @AnynomousPerson1
    @AnynomousPerson1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FYI it is: MF (Middle Frequency) --> HF (High Frequency) --> VHF (Very High Frequency) --> UHF (Ultra High Frequency) --> SHF (Super High Frequency)