Show Notes
What Threats to Communications Systems Should We Prep For? On this episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast, Grid Down Comms Up takes on a listener question. A PrepperNet member asked me, "What communications threats should we prep for?" I realized this was a great topic for a podcast. All of us like new gear. New prepping toys provide excitement and inspiration. New toys also bring a requirement for commitment to training and skills if they are going to be useful. New threats appear eve...
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