Lucas Adcock Staff Writer Let’s start with a vivid scenario – one which cripples the grid, extinguishing telecommunications via both landline and cell coverage. To add to the scenario, and to make it ...

Some two-way radio operators in Fayette County and surrounding areas can now see their messages go out a little farther. The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club recently installed a repeater that expands the ...

Previously / In this series Part 1: Concept — why I outgrew the Tacoma, why the Power Wagon, and the full build philosophy. Part 2: Suspension — killing the sway, handling the load, and why the E-CLIK ...

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - With winter weather slamming much of the region, emergency officials are activating a different kind of backup — one that doesn’t rely on cell towers or Wi-Fi. It’s called ...

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View post: Which Type of Chairlift Is the Best? 1,000 Skiers Weigh In on a Classic Debate Just a few short years ago, it seemed that radio usage in backcountry skiing was still relegated to only ...

35 years after the Loma Prieta earthquake, which caused numerous deaths and injuries and severe damage in Northern California, Lamorinda took part in The Great ShakeOut, an annual safety event ...

First responders and volunteer communicators in Lamorinda now have a standardized communication plan for Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) use, says Lamorinda ...

The GXT1000VP4 GMRS walkie talkie is a powerful and consistent choice for your radio communication needs. The GXT1000VP4 features X-TRA TALK Power – the maximum allowed by law with Xtreme Range ...

Black Mountain volunteer firefighter David Billstrom hails the fire chief on a handheld radio. “401 from 494 on VHF,” Billstrom said into the radio. It clicks as he releases the push-to-talk button.

From multi-pitch climbing commands to calling your drop in the backcountry, the best walkie-talkies can be the difference between a good copy and a garbled transmission. After surveying the field and ...