Title says it all. Most of you are probably pretty good with knots. Some of us are/were not (no pun!)
I got loaded up on mil spec 550 paracord after starting some skydiving stuff and finding out how good and inexpensive this stuff really is. Then it occurred to me, that I knew nothing useful about knot tying. Such a simple thing...surely I am not the only one!
As to communcations I have seen one poster mention CB radio. I believe I can suggest a far better alternative. HAM radio. A handheld ham radio will far outperform any CB in all aspects. They will scan WX info, authorities frequencies, aviation and marine bands and will easily and on the order of magnitudes outdo CB in terms of range, which is all important.
Cons? Some will say, but but, you need an FCC license to legally operate one! You do. Its also easy and cheap to get. Many online sites will prep you for the test, which costs 14 dollars to take. You do not have to be a radiohead or a rocket scientist or electrical wizard to get rated. In fact most of the test questions for the lowest level (technician class) deal with laws and definitions, not electronics theory. Much like most of the CHL requirements deal with aspects OTHER than shooting itself.
Cost? While HAM radio is more expensive than CB, it is not prohibitively so, and the increased range, reliability, and reception is well worth the added expense. Of course, like all things, speed costs...How fast do you want to go?
Just another whack idea from your friendly ghost!
I got loaded up on mil spec 550 paracord after starting some skydiving stuff and finding out how good and inexpensive this stuff really is. Then it occurred to me, that I knew nothing useful about knot tying. Such a simple thing...surely I am not the only one!
As to communcations I have seen one poster mention CB radio. I believe I can suggest a far better alternative. HAM radio. A handheld ham radio will far outperform any CB in all aspects. They will scan WX info, authorities frequencies, aviation and marine bands and will easily and on the order of magnitudes outdo CB in terms of range, which is all important.
Cons? Some will say, but but, you need an FCC license to legally operate one! You do. Its also easy and cheap to get. Many online sites will prep you for the test, which costs 14 dollars to take. You do not have to be a radiohead or a rocket scientist or electrical wizard to get rated. In fact most of the test questions for the lowest level (technician class) deal with laws and definitions, not electronics theory. Much like most of the CHL requirements deal with aspects OTHER than shooting itself.
Cost? While HAM radio is more expensive than CB, it is not prohibitively so, and the increased range, reliability, and reception is well worth the added expense. Of course, like all things, speed costs...How fast do you want to go?
Just another whack idea from your friendly ghost!
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