Not sure if it’s been covered in any depth in this thread yet but what sort of communications do you have or do you deem it necessary?
I’m installing a HF radio in the car for remote travel.
Also have a cheaper 80 channel uhf and a couple of rechargeable handhelds for short distance.
I have a good quality handheld GME radio in the ute .it Has the hand piece to tell trucks to come around and that kind of stuff .
When I think of communication , I tell people to just email me if I am bush then I can get back to them .
If there ever is a major war between world powers like in the pacific , I have heard a defense analyst and advisor on a 60 minutes special say the satellite for GPS will be shot down quickly .
That means no eftpos apparently and lots of communication will cease .
So if that were to happen you would want to be on the same page as to where to meet up if thats the idea .
Unless you want to change your phone number so family does not come eat all your food .
My idea of communication is a bit simpler ,
Like in bush situations how to find each other if getting lost .
One tool is a hikers whistle , the dogs can hear it a couple hills away if they run after something .
The idea would be 2 toots , then wait for a reply within earshot .
Maybe 4 toots could be “ in trouble come help” for injury .
Maybe 3 toots could be “dinner is too heavy come help carry it.”
Or something along those lines , if there is a base camp and a walk to fishing grounds or nearby hunting .
Another scenario if you have ever been with someone who wanders off and gets lost ,
Could be if you don’t hear from them after a certain time ,
Have them know to get to a high vantage point and look out ,
While you would know to light a smoky fire to help them find their way back .
Other than that , once the distractions like television are out of the picture ,
You can hone your telepathy and common senses.
Other than the gps , plb and compass while they work .
