Is Amateur radio related to the "Prepper" Movement?

[n2ize]

Looking at my Redneck Thesaurus I think there are subtle differences between a Survivalist and a Prepper. A survivalist has plenty of guns, camping gear and a 4 Wheel Drive. He takes off into the Boonies and camps. The Prepper is outfitted to stay put and survive independently from Society on his own land. He Stores, farms and raises chickens and pigs. Its more like he is preparing for the collapse of Society. You should see some of the Underground shelters they sell. About $50,000 for an 8 foot culvert pipe converted into an underground home. Hmm, with all these tornadoes, I would like to have a basement.

More of the "take to the hills" fraternity. As far as I'm concerned such "take to the hills" activity borders on treason. The true patriots are the able bodied people who remain in their cities and towns to fight and start rebuilding and getting things back on line and back to normal. Society will only collapse if we let it. If we stay put and remain strong society will survive.

In the event of a major war or problem I am staying in my city/town and fight and work to restore it. How about you ? Have you got what it takes ? Have you got the guts ?

[KK4AMI]

"In the event of a major war or problem I am staying in my city/town and fight and work to restore it. How about you ? Have you got what it takes ? Have you got the guts ?"

Uh, no. I fell for that line 34 years ago when I signed up. Like to think I've grown up since. Actually it sounds like a line outta "Starship Trooper" Citizen.

[KK4AMI]

Actually, I can see Amateur Radio coming to the rescue of the Nation in the event of a nation wide depression. My logic in seeing this is based on what bills I would get rid of as a depression becomes more and more severe. Going first with what I could live without.

1. Satellite TV bill (I'd go back to an antenna)
2. Internet Provider (go back to public Library)
3. Cell Phones (go back to a land line)
4. Get rid of all but one car
5. Grow my own food and kill my grocery bill.

I think on anybody's list my first 3 items would be theirs to. That means commercial communications companies would likely collapse first (yes/no?). Enter Amateur radio to fill the wireless and long distance comms problems.

[XE1/N5AL]

Over the years, I've known a few "preppers/survivalists". I know a couple of hams who maintain a year's supply of food and lot's of drinking water in their basements. They are well stocked with guns, and have a huge supply of ammo, should the "takers" arrive at their doorstep. In a sense, all this preparation and stockpiling is like another hobby to them.

[KG4CGC]

OBAMA IS AFTER YOUR GARDENS!

[KK4AMI]

OBAMA IS AFTER YOUR GARDENS!

Nah, Michelle is pretty good at growing her own.

[KG4CGC]

Nah, Michelle is pretty good at growing her own.

She's after your children! Michelle Obama Eats Babies!

[WØTKX]

1. Satellite TV bill (I'd go back to an antenna)
2. Internet Provider (go back to public Library)
3. Cell Phones (go back to a land line)
4. Get rid of all but one car
5. Grow my own food and kill my grocery bill.

These items are good for just living, but I'd keep the Internet and use it for "wired communication", such as the telephone. Unless/until it winks out. And an underground home. Because it's much better energy wise.

Just have a tower (or six) and a garage above ground.

Oh, and a Diesel powered vehicle that could be run on crappy and/or recycled fuels.

[XE1/N5AL]

Jump Teams are standing by. Please monitor 14275Khz for details.

As long as we have the IARN and those new 60 meter exclusive EMCOMM channels, humanity still holds a candle of hope.

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She's after your children! Michelle Obama Eats Babies!

Jesus!