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…as the only option), the value in being able to talk to someone outside your region is simply priceless. The side benefit to radio lies with being able to get more routine use out of it…

…However, if one has the very broad goal of simply allowing others to communicate with each other over long distances, when all other methods of communication are either surveilled or not available, ideology, politics, and personalities…

…GhostNet is simply meant to help ensure communications. It’s not intended to replace anything, or override any pre-existing networks or plans. If you want to use it, Great! If not, that’s fine too…

…As the GhostNet itself is a decentralized communica- tions plan, a MAJOR part of a CrisisNet is simply knowing when to stand one up. This is not controlled from the top-down, any user can establish…

…Unlike the old days of simply firing up a radio and keying the hand mic, these newer digital modes allow for text/chat-based software to work instead of just relying on voice comms. So instead…

…HF radio is not simply a “bigger Baofeng”, but a totally different technology intended for a different use case. This is important to consider for those who wish to scale-up comms networks beyond the squad…

…Additionally, the cheaper Chinese-made 12v plugs might cause interference (usually due to the poor solder work done on the inside)...90% of the interference caused by 12v plugs can simply be solved by getting a…

…In short, ALE software such as this simply “scans” all of the HF bands, and automatically selects the best one for a link to be established between two or more radios. This provides the advantages of…

…In the final analysis, victories are achieved because of the effect produced, not simply because of the effort expended. —Brigadier General Haywood S. “Possum” Hansell, Jr., Memorandum to Army Air Force Chief of Staff General “Hap…

…In the more likely scenario of a person simply hearing of a national event, and wishing to obtain more information, tuning in to the appropriate radio communications net would be a good idea. Chances are, if…

…Text-Based Word-of-Mouth Information Exchange - Simply texting local contacts (or trusted/high-confi- dence sources) directly can provide real-time intelligence of the situation on the ground. Even if cellular networks are overwhelmed, text…

…While the intelligence community is doing its mission, the CAOC is simply taking advantage of available resources. During a conflict, however, the CAOC’s needs may require specific NGA action and be much more time-critical…

6 GhostNet Concept Establishing a truly global communications plan is difficult, simply due to the physics of ionospheric propa- gation. There is no one plan that will allow the globe to communicate at the exact same…

…Use Common Sense Though perhaps a dying virtue throughout the general public these days, simply observing what’s going on and making rational decisions is really helpful in the field of radio. Again, with radio there…

…that the body be turned with the weapon in order to achieve a natural point of aim. Simply pointing the weapon will usually result in a miss. Once the first two shots have been fired and…

…Persistent Comms Networks For those who have the resources to spare, simply keeping an eye on the predetermined JS8Call freqs throughout the day can be quite helpful. Setting up a receive-only JS8Call arrangement and just…

…JS8 also serves as a great meeting point in the event of catastrophic communication loss; if a major societal event is occurring, simply hop on JS8 to find out what’s going on and to coordinate…

…Instead of being able to simply sit on one’s couch and push a PTT button, HF radio often requires setting up a large antenna outdoors, running coax cable, and setting up a computer to work…

32 Last-Ditch Receive-Only Options Unfortunately, the sharp reality is that most people will simply not take the appropriate precautions to estab- lish a comm plan before comms are lost. Most people will simply be…

…The Chechens made effect use of ambush teams equipped with RPGs to engage Russian helicopters, either by damaging or destroying the helicopter or simply prohibiting helicopterborne operations. (4) Air defense guns (i.e., ZSU-23-4…