I recently found I could hook my mini radio up to my computer and decode digital signals.  Here is a link:  https://youtube.com/shorts/4pyzAqtKzhI 
In preparedness you must be ready to listen more than talk so you don't give your position away.  Using a simple receive ONLY radio will minimize the risk of accidentally transmitting a signal.  I left this setup running overnight to decode WSPR signals to test the effectiveness.  Worked great.  For receiving messages using JS8 or FLDIGI this method would work also.  Enjoy if you want.  72!!!

I recently purchased a President George CB radio to replace a "Walmart" Cobra radio.  When I turned on the radio and hooked it to my Ham Radio antenna, through my tuner, I heard signals from all over the United States of America.  The George has AM, FM, USB, and LSB.  On channel 31 LSB I got contacts all over the place.  Channel 19 where I live, 10 miles from Interstate 20, is total noise with all the amplifiers everyone runs.  My interest is with other prepper minded people who don't want to be licensed with the FCC, amateur radio or GMRS.  Is there an interest here for CB radio?? 

Thanks Ray!
Nice. It reminds me of the Pixie, but I haven't compared the schematics.
Enough power for one skip for sure!
Gil.

I just saw this on YouTube and had to share it.  Echoes of subminiature , clandestine radios, often built by civilians during occupation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Sg__FZwig

Hi, here's the French version, I'm 77% through the second book:

Un ordre oublié. Un mentor dissimulé. Un garçon qui n'aurait jamais dû savoir. Trois siècles après la Dernière Guerre, un garçon découvre par hasard un secret mortel que l'État croyait avoir détruit à jamais. Alors que Centrion resserre son emprise, des savoirs oubliés et des compétences interdites commencent à se réveiller à Edenfall. Régulateurs est un thriller post-apocalyptique sur le courage, la rébellion et le prix de la liberté. https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0GHZ55GVY

It's available on Kindle Unlimited!

It's now in my KU library. When I'm finished, I'll be, you know, back!

Quote from: radleymartinez on October 31, 2024, 11:15:40 PMI can't access your website

Same here. When attempting to get to the site, the following message is displayed:

k5fv.com's DNS address could not be found.
Hope that helps...

Thanks Ray!
Here's the link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXH75VYT
The paperback version is available too, with characters big enough for tired eyes.
Gil.

I am reading it right now.  You have a good writing style, Gil.  I 'see' the story as I read it, and that's a rare ability to write that way.

Later:  Finished the book.  Even if this wasn't Gil's book, I'd highly recommend it.  A very good read, especially for those of us predisposed to enjoying Post-Apoc novels, which I am. 



- Ray

Hi Guys.
It's called "Regulators," check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXH75VYT
Gil.