The Importance of Radios!

Why Radios matter & How to stay connected in any situation

Having radios of many sorts can help you be an asset to yourself, your family, and community. Disaster, power outages, search and rescue , and really any outdoor activity is made better with communication through the usage of radios. In this newsletter, we will dive into some of the ways we recommend you set up your equipment and more importantly, make sure you’re better off for having read and applied these tips.

Quite possibly, the Baofeng UV-5R is the most popular programmable radio with some awesome, easy-to-use features. Better than a standard walkie-talkie, though not as powerful as cell service, Ham, or other widely accepted communication standards without repeaters. These programmable radios definitely fall into a very specific role.

Let’s jump into setups that we at Purposeful Armament utilize and how you can do the same.

The first, most helpful for our business, has been Mobile Rigs . A solid mount for the radio on a vehicle dash, power at the ready, remote PTT to avoid moving the radio around, and the most important part: a roof-mounted magnetic antenna. The maximum range we've achieved is around 3.5 miles under good scenarios. This setup makes convoying a breeze, extending capability with multiple spare radios programmed identically.

An additional tip: utilizing BNC connectors makes swapping antennas quicker. Handheld radio low on battery? Swap it with the truck radio. Need a smaller antenna? Use a relocator or flexible one. The possibilities are endless!

Not every use of radios has to be life or death . Radios can also make everyday activities and labor much easier!