Anyone used these? Seem too good to be true! Encrypted comms and works coast-to-coast (and international if you request the international units). Fee is $20 per year https://echoradios.com/products/echo-radios-ptt-walkie-talkie-product?variant=47066123665565
Given the track record of Sillicommie Valley data collection, I have a had toime trusting anyting that isn't open source to not spy on me.
Ah... it's just a dumbed down cell phone, so at the very least the cell towers are logging and recording your location forever for the 3-letters.
Yes, but as emergency back-up for communications with family in other states or countries, it is the best option I have found. Do you know of anything better?
HAM radio?
Yes sorry I meant something as simple to use, with little to no learning curve.
Long distance ham requires more equipment and loads of experience and knowledge of transmission laws and still isn’t guaranteed to work depending on current conditions, is that right?
Good point.
Will cell towers will be up and running in times of emergency?
Some won’t but I imagine some will and these things use all the cell towers/companies so if some are down these radios still work.
If it all goes down then you shit outta luck.
Ham is still the goal but these appear to be an awesome backup.
