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Communications
When a crisis hits, phone networks and the internet are often the first things to fail. Satellite messengers, two-way radios, and emergency weather radios let you send messages, get updates, and coordinate with your group without any infrastructure.
You stay connected when the internet and cell networks go down.
Garmin inReach Mini 2
Garmin
Sends and receives text messages via satellite from anywhere on Earth — no cell signal required. Includes one-button SOS that contacts emergency services, live GPS tracking, and weather forecasts.
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1 per adult. Activate a Garmin satellite plan separately — plans start at $14.95/mo.
Baofeng UV-5R ×5 Pack
Baofeng
Two-way radio that works on dual VHF/UHF bands with 5 watts of output power. Can access 400+ frequencies. Rechargeable lithium battery included.
Safety Index
Pre-program channels before any crisis. A ham radio license is recommended.
Midland ER310 Emergency Radio
Midland
Emergency radio that receives AM/FM stations and NOAA weather alerts. Can be powered by hand-cranking, a built-in solar panel, or USB-C. Includes an SOS flashlight and a 2,000 mAh backup battery.
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One per location. Needs no subscription. Hand-cranking powers the radio during a complete communications blackout.
Motorola T800 FRS Radio ×6
Motorola
License-free FRS (Family Radio Service) two-way radios with 22 channels. Range up to 35 miles in open terrain. NOAA weather alert reception. Rechargeable lithium battery.
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No license required. Pre-program household communication channels before any crisis.
Starlink Mini Portable
SpaceX
Portable satellite internet dish (1 kg) delivering 100+ Mbps internet speed from anywhere on Earth. Enables full community communications when all other infrastructure is down.
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Tier 2 community backbone. Activate a Starlink subscription at starlink.com — plans from $50/mo.
Iridium GO! Exec Satellite Hotspot
Iridium
Portable satellite Wi-Fi hotspot that turns your existing smartphone into a satellite phone — no cell signal needed anywhere on Earth. Supports voice calls, SOS messaging, and basic data. Covers all 7 continents including polar regions.
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1 per group. Requires an Iridium satellite voice plan starting at $34.95/mo. Far cheaper than a dedicated sat-phone.
Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus Ham Radio
Anytone
Dual-band DMR digital and analog handheld radio. Digital mode extends effective range and enables encrypted private channels. Stores 3,000 contacts and 4,000 channels. Programmable via USB from a PC. Rechargeable 3,100 mAh battery.
Safety Index
Requires a Technician ham radio license. Significant upgrade over Baofeng UV-5R in range, audio quality, and digital capability.
Meshtastic LoRa Mesh Node ×4
RAK Wireless
Four low-power LoRa radio nodes that form an encrypted, off-grid text message network across several kilometers — no internet, cell signal, or subscription required. Battery-powered. Open-source Meshtastic firmware. Community-expandable range.
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Place 1 node per building or vehicle. Each node extends range. Ideal for grid-down neighborhood coordination networks.
Midland MXT500 MicroMobile GMRS Radio
Midland
50-watt vehicle-mounted GMRS radio with up to 65-mile range in open terrain. Broadcasts to all Midland T-series handheld radios. No license exam required — GMRS license is $35 for 10 years, covers the whole family. 15 high-power channels plus 8 repeater channels.
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Mount one in every vehicle for convoy and household coordination. GMRS license is family-wide and costs $35 total — no exam, no renewal for 10 years. Far more powerful than handheld FRS radios.
Tecsun PL-990x Shortwave Receiver
Tecsun
High-sensitivity AM, FM, shortwave, and SSB radio receiver. Picks up international broadcasts, military weather stations, aviation bands, and ham radio transmissions — all without internet. Analog tuning dial plus digital display. Built-in rechargeable battery. External antenna port.
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Receive BBC World Service, VOA, and government emergency broadcasts when the internet is down. Not for transmitting — receive only. Pair with a simple long-wire external antenna for dramatically better reception.
SPOT X 2-Way Satellite Messenger
Globalstar
Two-way satellite text messenger with a dedicated QWERTY keyboard. Send and receive messages from anywhere on Earth with no cell signal. One-button SOS contacts a 24/7 emergency response center. Real-time GPS tracking share. Runs 240 hours on a full charge.
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Lower-cost satellite messaging alternative to Garmin inReach. Monthly plans start at $11.95. Best for solo travelers or as a backup messenger for group members who don't carry the primary inReach.
Yaesu FT-891 HF All-Band Mobile Radio
Yaesu
100-watt HF transceiver covering all amateur bands from 1.8 to 54 MHz. In the right conditions, a single transmission reaches the other side of the world without any infrastructure. Supports voice, Morse code, and digital modes. 12V DC powered — runs directly from a car battery or power station.
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The most powerful communication tool in the catalog — can reach relief networks, foreign contacts, and Winlink email gateways across 1,000+ miles with a simple wire antenna. Requires a General or Amateur Extra ham license. Connect to a laptop with a SignaLink USB (COM-014) to enable digital email over radio.
BaoFeng BF-F8HP 8W Radio ×4
BaoFeng
Tri-power (1W / 4W / 8W) dual-band handheld radio — 60% more transmit power than the standard UV-5R. 2,800 mAh battery (40% larger). Upgraded receiver reduces interference on crowded channels. US-made Nagoya NA-771 antenna included. Compatible with all UV-5R frequencies and accessories.
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Upgrade path from COM-002. The 8W output provides meaningfully better range in obstructed terrain. Pre-program NOAA weather, FRS, GMRS, and MURS frequencies alongside ham channels.
Tigertronics SignaLink USB Digital Interface
Tigertronics
USB sound card interface that connects any ham radio to a laptop for digital mode operation. Enables Winlink — a worldwide amateur radio email network that delivers messages via shortwave with no internet. Also supports JS8Call (store-and-forward messaging) and APRS position reporting.
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Pair with the Yaesu FT-891 (COM-012) and a laptop with Winlink Express installed. Winlink can pass email-style messages through a relay network even when the entire internet is down. One of the most underrated grid-down tools in the catalog.
Comet CHA-250B HF Broadband Antenna
Comet Antenna
Broadband vertical antenna covering 3.5–57 MHz — the full shortwave and HF amateur band range — with no manual tuning required. 8.5 meters tall. No ground plane or radials needed. Handles up to 200 watts. Direct 50-ohm coax connection to any HF transceiver.
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The missing antenna for the Yaesu FT-891 (COM-012). Without a proper antenna, HF radio range is limited to a few miles. With this antenna erected, the FT-891 can reach the entire continental US and beyond on a single transmission.
Garmin inReach Messenger
Garmin
Ultra-light (28g) satellite messenger that pairs with a smartphone to send and receive two-way messages from anywhere on Earth via the Iridium network. One-button SOS contacts the GEOS 24/7 emergency response center. Live tracking. 28-day battery life in tracking mode.
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Lighter and cheaper than the inReach Mini 2 (COM-001) for group members who don't need standalone functionality. Requires a paired phone. Plans start at $14.95/mo. 1 per adult in any group that separates during evacuation.
Midland WR400 Pro NOAA Weather Radio
Midland
Dedicated NOAA weather alert radio covering all 7 NOAA weather bands. Programmable to alert only for your specific county. Color-coded LED alarm indicators for tornado, hurricane, flood, and other events. AM/FM reception. Battery backup. Alarm clock function.
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Dedicated always-on weather monitoring station for any fixed location. Receives NOAA alerts even when power is out (battery backup). Programs to your county code — filters out irrelevant alerts from neighboring counties.
Icom IC-705 All-Band HF/VHF/UHF SDR Transceiver
Icom
HF/VHF/UHF all-mode portable transceiver. 10W max. Built-in SDR receiver, GPS, WLAN. D-STAR + C4FM capable. Works on battery — ideal for NVIS and SHTF long-haul comms.
Safety Index
The most capable portable HF rig available. When grid is down and satellites are jammed, HF skywave is the only global link.
Tigertronics SignaLink USB Sound Card Interface
Tigertronics
USB sound card interface for digital ham radio modes (Winlink, JS8Call, FT8). Plug-and-play with any radio. Enables email-over-HF without internet. Works with Baofeng UV-5R on VHF/UHF.
Safety Index
Winlink email-over-HF is the backup communication layer governments and preppers rely on when all internet is down. This device is the bridge between your PC and radio.
Anker Satellite Communicator Power Bank 20,000mAh
Anker
20,000mAh USB-C PD power bank. 65W fast charge output. Charges Garmin inReach, Baofeng, phones, and GPS simultaneously. 3× full phone charges. Ruggedized housing.
Safety Index
Communications gear is useless with dead batteries. A high-capacity PD bank keeps your satellite messenger and radios live for an entire evacuation window.
Yaesu FT-65R Dual-Band Handheld Radio
Yaesu
VHF/UHF dual-band. 5W output. NOAA weather alert. 198 memory channels. IP54 water resistant. 14-hour battery life. Military-grade durability. Rechargeable Li-ion included.
Safety Index
More rugged and reliable than the Baofeng UV-5R at a modest price premium. Yaesu's build quality and receiver sensitivity are in a different class for sustained grid-down comms.
Midland MXT400 40W GMRS Mobile Radio
Midland
40W GMRS mobile radio. 15 GMRS channels + 8 NOAA weather. Magnetic mount antenna included. 142 privacy codes. SOS alert. Works with all Midland GMRS handhelds. Range up to 65 miles line-of-sight.
Safety Index
GMRS is the prepper's short-range network — no license exam, just a cheap FCC registration. A 40W mobile in your vehicle paired with handhelds creates a reliable convoy communication system.
Uniden BCD325P2 Digital Handheld Scanner
Uniden
Phase 1 & 2 P25 digital decoding. Follows conversations across frequencies. Close Call RF capture. GPS-linked scanning. 25,000 channel memory. Monitors police, fire, EMS, military, and fed channels.
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Situational awareness before and during a crisis. Knowing what emergency services, military, and federal agencies are saying in your area can give you critical lead time to act.
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