wanting a survival radio for my bob

[neverknow]

Thinking about getting a survival radio for my bob. Any thoughts on the Yaesu VX-7R. If its not a good choice. please point the right way.

[coxmw]

Yaesu makes a good radio. I have a 757-GX base and I like it. I looked this one up and it looks like a good radio.

[Thomas Icom (Ticom)]

I'm partial to the Yaesu FT-817. HF/VHF/UHF coverage that fits in a SAW pouch.

[Zombie Axe]

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Communicat...rtables/TH-F6A

I'll vote for the Kenwood TH-F6a which gives you 144/220/440 as well as SSB RX on HF... great rig!

[Apocalyptic_Sojourner]

What do yall think about just a basic survival radio? One of the hand cranked kinds? I mean, yeah you woundn't have 2-way capability, but at least you'd be able to get some kinda news & they're only about 30 bucks.

[Oscar Wilde]

You'd be getting questionable information from government controlled entities .... an mre would serve you better, not weigh as much and cost less ....

O.W.

[Apocalyptic_Sojourner]

What's an MRE? In my lingo it's a Meal Ready to Eat, but I know it don't communicate too well.