Cascadia Survivalist

What’s the range for a radio to communicate with someone? How many miles? This is almost the most common question people ask before getting a new two-way radio. But if you check the answers for the same radio, you may find many disappointed people saying that only 0.5 mile, but also some saying 3 miles, 5 miles, and so on. Why they're so different? Because the type of terrain and equipment can greatly affect the talking range. You often see ads for two-way radios saying "up to 36 miles" or more. Here the keyword in the advertisement are "up to". This maximum range is more theoretical than realistic. So how far can you really expect to talk? The key considerations that affect range are: signal type, antenna, obstructions, and signal strength (wattage). No single factor is a silver-bullet to extend your communication range. But taken in combination, they can mean the difference between getting 1/2 mile range, vs 6 miles or more. This article from Baofeng discusses...

Since 1973, the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program has been engaging university-trained volunteers to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education. Every county in Washington State has a WSU Extension Master Gardener Program. [These programs are available here in BC, and as noted above in every county in Washington - our neighbours to the south. We have also found that several other US University Extension Programs offer similar programs. Check with your state.] The WSU Thurston County Master Gardener Program is sponsored by Washington State University Extension and Thurston County. WSU Master Gardener volunteers assist WSU Thurston County Extension in providing information to home and community gardeners about sound and sustainable gardening practices. Training typically involves approximately 75 hours of comprehensive classroom and workshop instruction, typically starting in January and ending ...

There is a lot of discussion in the "prepper community" about electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and the possibility of total grid collapse. Some of this discussion is well-reasoned, supported by facts, and based on input from scientists, engineers, and other professionals in the field. Other discussion is too often based on the story-line of some prepper fiction novel, and while these novels are entertaining, we do not believe that they should serve as a foundation for understanding total grid failure or what might be the real-world consequences should that failure occur. Today, we would like to share two videos from the Practical Engineering YouTube channel, that we believe are well-reasoned and supported by facts: How Long Would Society Last During a Total Grid Collapse? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OpC4fH3mEk   How Would a Nuclear EMP Affect the Power Grid? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FksEGpBLfis We also recently posted an article about What Gets Destroyed in an EMP (...

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What is APRSPH? APRSPH is a network of licensed amateur radio operators who share messages and position packets through radio and internet. APRSPH is also a bot that can be used to run queries, execute commands, and exchange messages with the SMS network. It can be used for daily routine messages, and it can also be used for off-grid text-based communications during emergencies. The bot itself resides on a digipeater at PK00 grid so it can be used to store and relay messages that can hop across the local digipeater network within the DU1, DU3, and soon the DU2 amateur radio districts in the Philippines. It is connected to the internet via APRS-IS to accommodate message exchange with other stations worldwide using RF with internet backhaul. The bot itself can also be installed on other digipeaters for local RF use cases. APRSPH https://aprsph.net/   We previously talked about the APRS Thursday Net ( https://cascadiasurvivalist.blogspot.com/2022/11/aprs-thursday.html ) which provide...

There's a national shortage of amoxicillin, one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics. "High demand for amoxicillin is causing shortages amid child RSV surge" (WaPo, 11/2) "There’s a Shortage of Some Amoxicillin, FDA Says" (WSJ, 11/1) "Amoxicillin prescribed for children is in short supply, FDA says" (Fox News, 11/3) "Amoxicillin shortage has parents panicking: ‘It’s a little bit freaky’" (NY Post, 11/7) Here's what you should know about this antibiotic shortage and how it could affect your family's health: What is amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is an oral antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Amoxicillin has many uses, including treating middle ear infections and sinus infections; however, it can also be used to treat more serious conditions such as pneumonia or cystitis (bladder infection). Amoxicillin is usually taken orally with food once or twice daily for 7-10 days; however some patients may be prescribed a different do...

Everyone knew that when the Biden administration walked into the Oval Office they would want a zero-emission world. However, many do not think about the implications this will have on our electric grid. The US is already strained to the max, asking towns and cities to watch their usage throughout the hot summer months and cold winter months. Just think about California this past summer. Millions had to cut back on their usage and blackouts still happened across the state. With no one wanting to take responsibility and fix the electric grid, how in the world do we think our electric grid could handle the extra strain of millions of electric cars? According to this article ( https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/a-surprising-threat-to-the-us-power-grid-could-plunge-the-country-into-darkness_4833105.html ), it states that, “A recent paper ( https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306261921016214 ), published in Applied Energy, discussed the threat of EVs to the grid. Curre...

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With hunters in the forest and field in search of game, we share this old time advice for hunters, and others who travel in the backcountry...   “Every man who goes into Indian country should be armed with a rifle and revolver, and he should never, either in camp or out of it, lose sight of them. When not on the march, they should be placed in such a position that they can be seized at an instant’s warning; and when moving about outside the camp, the revolver should invariably be worn in the belt, as the person does not know at what moment he may have use for it.” – Cpt. Randolph B. Marcy, U.S. Army, “The Prairie Traveler”, 1859 “[The trapper] should provide himself with a good sharp axe, and hatchet… an oilstone being carried in order to keep the various tools in good repair; an auger, saw, and some large nails are also to be desired, and a small parcel containing needles, thread, pins, scissors, etc., will be found indispensable. “Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” and there are ...

APRS or Automatic Packet Reporting System is used for real-time communication to share information of immediate importance in a local area. APRS ensures digital communications, as it is an amateur radio-based system. Information shared over the APRS network may include coordinates, altitude, speed, heading, text messages, alerts, announcements, bulletins and weather data. APRS Thursday is an opportunity to check in to a world-wide APRS net, exchange messages with other stations, and practice using APRS for two-way communication. If you are a licensed amateur radio operator and have an interest in APRS, follow the instructions in the above graphic to participate in APRS Thursday.   --- For more information about amateur radio in Cascadia, get a copy of the Signals Handbook: A Communications Guide for Remote, Sparsely Populated, Isolated and Off-Grid Areas . ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BD3VYMRF )

Teenage Reese (Brighton Sharbino) has a love for virtual reality role playing and a knack for beating even the toughest survival games. But when a nuclear strike causes an electromagnetic pulse that cuts off all power, water, and communication to the entire western United States, Reese finds herself plunged into an all-too-real fight to survive. As pandemonium grips her city, Reese and her father (Dominic Monaghan) set out on a desperate journey in search of safety—a perilous trek through a world gone mad where every encounter with a stranger could be your last. Watch for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QntqNiccTtE