DIY Shielded Radio Kit

We can block 80-100+db across harmful frequencies👍 

I've been wanting to finish this project for years. Things are way easier to complete when you have a good workshop with the proper lighting. 

I present to you a Shielded RF kit that can withstand EMP and other hazards like lighting and moisture. Yes, the gasket is in great shape even if this surplus can has been in my garage for the past 7 years. 

Parts are very easy to find at the hardware & school supplies store. 

A few months ago I tested various RF blocking textiles and bags from Lazada. Thanks to the success of that early experiment, we were able to proceed with this project. 

I am able to block wifi, bluetooth, radio, up close and E1 & E3 pulses from high altitude.  

All major components are separated by ziploc bags, each with their own dessicant pouches. Its important to detach batteries, antennas, and all accessories.  

We have these Versa Alerto ham radios and my trusty Baofeng UV-88. They all have pouches on our plate carriers and chest rigs. Some of them are close to 10 years old but their batteries & spares are still good. I'll be acquiring more Baofengs later on so I can transition to USB-C charging for greater field longevity. 

I'm quite pleased at how everything turned out in the end. Everything fits inside a .50 cal ammo can and is light & compact.  Its also robust enough to handle heavy rain or even light submersion. This is definitely much easier to bring around for any occasion.

The only thing left is to add more Amateur Radio stickers and labels so its easy to spot.  Maybe a yellow ammo can would have been better. 😀 

This is just one of a few projects that I've completed in my new Workshop. Things are finally coming together.  Building stuff is terrific fun.👌 

Stay vigilant!

HERO: HAM EMERGENCY RADIO OPERATIONS

The Philippine Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (PARA) has set up their emergency frequencies for HAM Radio users at 7.095 MHz and 144.740 MHz.

Tune in for regular updates during emergencies. At this time it should be focusing on severe weather occurrences since typhoons visit our part of the world about 22 times a year. I also expect them to be on top of other calamities. 

If any of you like-minded guys have your own transmitter, you could get on those frequencies to alert the masses against any undead attacks or the whereabouts of the Solanum Virus. If you notice a pattern of "mysterious illnesses" or "cannibal attacks" or similar strange things, something more sinister may be afoot.

Early detection could help us survive the zombie war.
Coordination through radio could help us win it.

Stay vigilant!

Survival Strategy #9: Amateur Radio vs the Zombie Apocalypse

Staying in touch.  Its a phrase we take for granted with today's technology. People exchange more tweets and SMS with each compared to traditional forms of communication.  When was the last time you actually had a conversation with your mother on the telephone?  But when she starts tweeting or opens a Facebook account, you find it weird.  

All that will change WTSHTF.  

The internet and electricity will go down when a major crisis strikes.  When the millions of dead rise up & eat living flesh, the whole world will be thrown into chaos.  Much of high-technology will fail, but the trusty radio won't.  

To the survivalist, amateur or "ham" radio will always be a relevant hobby.  There are at least three million ham radio enthusiasts around the world.  Its not as popular as it used to be.  The main obstacle are the tests you need to get past to earn a license.

You need to know your radio theory, operating rules, and the laws for amateur radio.  And if you want to get into High Frequency, Morse Code is a requirement. It took me much longer than I expected to get it all done.  

This will be a crucial skill for survival when the crisis comes.  And I cannot stress how important the role of amateur radio operators will play in the long-term struggle against the hordes of undead.  

Since we cannot count on our governments to adequately protect us, survivor groups will be relying on radio communication.  Building a radio station is relatively simple.  Once you have an antenna, installed a transceiver & power source, you've got the basic setup & are ready to go. 

If the pen is mightier than the sword, the radio beats any mere gun.

With a transceiver, you can communicate with other survivor groups.  This will come in handy for tracking the movements of undead hordes, update the status of danger or safe zones on your emergency maps, call for help or rescue other survivors.  Hearing other human voices can keep morale up because studies have proven how long-term exposure to the endless moans of the undead can drive anybody crazy.

The key here is to help each other.  This will be the only way to endure the crisis.

The voice of resistance could come from this humble trailer...

And let us take it one step further.  

If people could talk to each other, they can also help each other.  From this the seeds of resistance could be planted.  And once you have a growing number of communities helping instead of preying on each other, mankind will have its first serious chance at defeating the zombie apocalypse.  

So now it would be good to learn how to become a competent radio operator and perhaps construct your first radio station.

You should also touch base with groups like the Philippine Amateur Radio Association.  The authorities and mass media will fail,  but these folks won't.  They will be at the forefront in the coming struggle and its best that we get all this started right away.

Another important lesson for you survivalists is to accept the fact that your private stash of weapons and supplies can only go so far.  The only way to truly survive and overcome the zombie apocalypse is to co-operate with other folks.  

Stay vigilant!