ZOOM Meeting 04-28-2024
ACT (Alternateive Communication Technique) clarification:
ACT is a group effort for a state wide and possibly bigger ACT family of like minded thinkers. It starts with just two people in communication with one another in a community. A community can start anywhere. In Lincoln, in Manchester, in Rutland, and possibly Bridgewater are examples. A starting community of two can expand to three, four or more people having similar interest of being in contact with others should we ever lose the internet and cell phones. Although just having these ACT devices can be fun and useful tools in many other ways other than just being used in an emergency or crises. Working with HF (Health Freedom) and VTSUP (Vermont Stand Up) groups that already exist is a great way to grow this effort. Much more can be said about ACT (Alternative Communication Technique) and participating in the biweekly Zoom meetings is a good place to start.
Antenna Information
Better reception and longer range can be had with a better antenna. A primary source for these antennas can be from direct purchase at AMAZON, EBay, and various internet sources such as AliExpres. A personal favorite of many is AMAZON because of fast delivery policy and an excellent return policy. The following link is to the 15 inch antennas mentioned in the ZOOM Meeting.
Copy following and pasted to Amazon search window: Eightwood VHF UHF 144/430Mhz Dual Band Whip Antenna SMA Female Soft Walkie Talkie Antennae 15in 2-Pack for Baofeng Kenwood Ham Two Way Radio UV-5R UV-82 BF-F8HP
Backup Solar and Battery information
The radio that is being recommended, UV-K6 or UV-K5 has a phone type USB-”C” type connection. Although there are many solar battery backup systems the one mentioned in the ZOOM Meeting can be found on AMAZON as well.
Copy following and past to Amazon search window: Solar Charger, 20000mAh Portable Outdoor Waterproof Solar Power Bank, Camping External Backup Battery Pack Dual 5V USB Ports Output, 2 Led Light Flashlight with Compass (Red)
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