In the case of EMP, all communications will revert to 3.885 MHz...
Roger WA1KAT
----- Original Message ----- From: sco@sco-inc.com To: "amsat-BB" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 2:11 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Safekeep Sat Radios
Has anyone thought about the idea/need/way to safeguard a few ham radio sets in an area in case of EMP? A nuclear device set off above ground will wipe out all modern electronics (ham sat radios) within a large distance from the epicenter. Even if the radios are outside the blast and radiation areas they would be useless because of the EMP (electro magnetic pulse). I would think that HS might be willing to fund a way to create some safe rooms to store some ham gear around the country. Perhaps even a large "safe box"? Ham satellite gear should be in this category.
Les W4SCO
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