urbanbugoutbag:In the event of a catastrophe, the cell phone...

Bugout Blog:In the event of a catastrophe, the cell phone...

In the event of a catastrophe, the cell phone towers will be down almost instantly. The Internet won't be a reliable source, considering the likely interruption of the power grid. I passed the simple amateur radio test and purchased a cheap handheld transceiver (~$40) that works great. It's more than adequate to work the local repeaters, and most of them have emergency power back ups. I'm in the process of convincing prepper friends and immediate family members to join me, so we can have an effective communication plan. While there are still benefits to having a single radio in a group, the payoff is tenfold if you can use them to "round up the posse".
Many people are resistant to adding communications to their preps. Can someone explain that to me? I've found that it's incredibly cheap, and not much work. The reality of TEOTWAKI is not going to be as much urban warfare as networking and connecting with trustworthy members of the community. What are your thoughts on the whole communications aspect? Why aren't you planning for a breakdown in communications?
Shown is the Baofeng UV-5R with an aftermarket Nagoya NA-701 antenna. For survival tips, follow