# Emergency Communication on The No Agenda Show Emergency Communication comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2010 to January 2025. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** October 2010 – January 2025 - **Related topics:** [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Amateur Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [Repeaters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repeaters.md), [Aprs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aprs.md), [Atms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atms.md), [Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md), [Echo Link](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/echo-link.md), [Emergency Preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-preparedness.md), [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Fcc License](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc-license.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Ten Days of Darkness, Starlink Internet, Communication Blackout - **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-02 - **Time:** 9:23–11:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/ten-days-of-darkness-starlink-internet-communication-blackout.md A conspiracy theory warns of an imminent ten-day global communication blackout where the internet will transition exclusively to the Starlink satellite network. Citizens are urged to stockpile a month's supply of food, water, and cash as banks and ATMs are expected to fail. The theory claims the military will eventually provide supplies and broadcast "education" on freedom. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), communication darkness, [atms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atms.md), [food supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-supply.md), [cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md), [emergency preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-preparedness.md) ### Ham Radio as the Network of Last Resort - **Episode:** [1242: Smokin' Hot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-17 - **Time:** 1:44:00–1:50:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot/chapter/ham-radio-as-the-network-of-last-resort.md The hosts, both licensed ham radio operators, discuss the importance of the amateur radio network during global crises. They joke about their different license levels and the lack of actual radio activity during the pandemic. Ham radio is framed as the "public service network of last resort" for when traditional infrastructure fails. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/licensing.md), [emergency communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communication.md), [repeaters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repeaters.md), walkie talkies ### Rockland County Measles Emergency and Mandatory Vaccination - **Episode:** [1124: Work To Rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-31 - **Time:** 2:38:57–2:43:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules/chapter/rockland-county-measles-emergency-and-mandatory-vaccination.md Rockland County, New York, declared a state of emergency due to a measles outbreak, barring unvaccinated children from public places for 30 days. The outbreak is concentrated in the Orthodox Jewish community. The hosts express concern over the mandatory nature of the order and the pharmaceutical industry's role in driving vaccine demand. Keywords: [rockland county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rockland-county.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), orthodox jewish community, [state of emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-emergency.md) ### Ham Radio and North Korean Number Stations - **Episode:** [1038: End of an Era](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1038-end-of-an-era.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-06 - **Time:** 1:51:36–1:54:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1038-end-of-an-era/chapter/ham-radio-and-north-korean-number-stations.md The hosts, both licensed amateur radio operators, discuss the role of "hams" as a public service network of last resort during disasters. They play a clip from a North Korean number station known as "The Parrot," which broadcasts coded messages over shortwave radio. The segment explains the technical background of number stations and the hosts' own history with radio licensing and emergency preparedness. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [number station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/number-station.md), the parrot, [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [emergency communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communications.md) ### Ham Radio Vanity Call Signs, Bruce Perrins Speech - **Episode:** [797: Laptop Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-09 - **Time:** 22:29–24:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb/chapter/ham-radio-vanity-call-signs-bruce-perrins-speech.md A host obtained a new FCC vanity call sign, Kilo 5 Alpha Charlie Charlie (K5ACC). The discussion references a speech by digital radio pioneer Bruce Perrins regarding the role of amateur radio as a public service network of last resort. The segment highlights the community's self-perception as essential responders during a potential apocalypse. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), vanity call sign, bruce perrins, [emergency communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communications.md) ### Amateur Radio Public Service Announcement Recording - **Episode:** [722: Moral Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-17 - **Time:** 1:37:13–1:38:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt/chapter/amateur-radio-public-service-announcement-recording.md A host shares a self-recorded public service announcement for the Ski Country Amateur Radio Club's upcoming "Field Day" on June 27th. The spot encourages the community to visit Missouri Heights to learn about alternative power and emergency communications. The segment serves as a demonstration of professional voiceover work compared to the previously discussed commercial. Keywords: [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [field day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/field-day.md), ski country amateur radio club, [psa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psa.md), [emergency communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communications.md) ### APRS Radio Messaging and Blackout Drill Preparation - **Episode:** [558: Clouds of Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-20 - **Time:** 1:42:03–1:43:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis/chapter/aprs-radio-messaging-and-blackout-drill-preparation.md A technical project is described involving the integration of Google Voice with an APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) gateway for radio-based text messaging. This setup is intended for use during potential infrastructure failures or the upcoming national blackout drill. Keywords: [aprs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aprs.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [google voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-voice.md), [emergency communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communication.md), blackout drill ### PSKmail, High-Frequency Radio Social Network - **Episode:** [516: 9/11 Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/516-9-11-generation.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-26 - **Time:** 2:02:23–2:05:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/516-9-11-generation/chapter/pskmail-high-frequency-radio-social-network.md Adam Curry discusses his transition to PSKmail, a social network that operates via high-frequency ham radio rather than relying solely on the internet. Using Phase Shift Keying (PSK), the system allows for decentralized communication that can remain functional if the traditional internet fails. The network is Unix-based and supports features like APRS messaging and even tweeting via radio servers. Keywords: pskmail, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), phase shift keying, [unix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unix.md), [emergency communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communication.md) ### Ham Radio Networking and Emergency Preparedness - **Episode:** [457: Giblet in EUROLand](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/457-giblet-in-euroland.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-01 - **Time:** 38:07–44:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/457-giblet-in-euroland/chapter/ham-radio-networking-and-emergency-preparedness.md A new emergency communication network is being established using ham radio frequencies and Echo Link node 775753. The project aims to create a daisy chain of RF repeaters to ensure communication remains possible if traditional cell towers and internet infrastructure fail. Listeners are encouraged to obtain their amateur radio licenses to participate in this decentralized broadcast system. 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