Saturday, March 29, 2014

Excellent Prepper Books for Medical and Communications




There are two areas that many preppers state that they are lacking: Medical and Communications.
Recently, there have been a few books geared toward preppers that provide vital information on both of these subjects. The authors are: Gunner Morgan, Caleb Watts, and Kent Hertz. If you fit into the category of needing to improve your medical and communications preps you should consider the following books.

Trauma Care for the Worst Case Scenario by Gunner Morgan

http://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Care-Worst-Case-Scenario/dp/1495917517/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

Covers medical considerations for dealing with serious injury resulting in severe bleeding or an open chest wound which are two leading causes of death from trauma such as gunshot wounds, knife wounds and blast injuries. Topics covered include: Types of emergency medical training, Tactical Combat Casualty Care applied to civilians, Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) considerations, IFAK components to include a tourniquet, chest seal, pressure dressing, hemostatic agent, nasopharyngeal airways, and gloves. Also covered are practical exercises. This book is targeted for law enforcement officers, military personnel, correctional officers, detention officers, probation & parole officers, preppers and others who want to know what medical gear to carry for treating the worst case scenario. When “time is of the essence” you must be ready to respond. If you are not prepared for the Worst Case Scenario you are not prepared!

Building a Trauma Kit by Gunner Morgan


Building a Trauma Kit by Gunner Morgan is the result of numerous requests from readers who read his successful book Trauma Care for the Worst Case Scenario. In Building a Trauma Kit Morgan goes over such factors as kit priorities, needs assessment, kit platform, components, medications, thoughts on wound suturing and more. This book is targeted for those interested in designing a high quality individualized kit. This is especially useful for preppers, concerned citizens, law enforcement officers, military personnel, correctional officers, detention officers, probation & parole officers, and others who want to know what to build a trauma kit for the worst case scenario. This book also covers components for a medical kit that covers emergency and non-emergency supplies. If you are not prepared for the Worst Case Scenario you are not prepared!

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Emergency Radio Communications by Caleb Watts


Emergency Radio Communications by Caleb Watts is a vital book for those who want an effective radio plan but lack the necessary information regarding the rules and regulations. This information is critical to avoid significant fines by the Federal Communications Commission. This book covers pros and cons of FRS, GMRS, CB, MURS and amateur radio. Also, included are specific radio recommendations and a comprehensive sample emergency communications plan that you can modify for your specific needs. Having an emergency communications plan is not optional; it is mandatory. Many preppers and other preparedness minded individuals state that they are lacking a usable communications plan. It has been proven time and time again that your cell phone is not a reliable form of communication when a disaster strikes. Emergency Radio Communications by Caleb Watts will get you up and running so that you will have a viable plan and understand the rules of the communication system that you choose. If you do not have a communications plan when a disaster strikes you will be left in the dark. You may not know where family members are and will not be able to effectively communicate with them. This is not a good place to be and it is completely avoidable. Having a plan can provide peace of mind. Emergency Radio Communications by Caleb Watts is an essential part of your communications gear.


Personal Radio Service: Part 95 by Kent Hertz


Personal Radio Service: Part 95 is critical knowledge for all personal radio operators. This book covers the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to present regulations that apply to all personal radio service operators. Without this knowledge you face potentially very large fines from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and when applicable loss of your license. This book covers regulations regarding: 

+ General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
+ Family Radio Service (FRS)
+ Radio Control (R/C) Radio Service
+ Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service
+ 218-219 MHz Service
+ Low Power Radio Service (LPRS)
+ Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS)
+ Medical Device Radio-Communication Service (MedRadio)
+ Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS)
+ Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
+ Dedicated Short-Range Communications Service On-Board Units (DSRCS-OBUs)


Amateur Radio Service: Part 97 Paperback by Kent Hertz 


Amateur Radio Service: Part 97 is critical knowledge for all amateur radio operators. This book covers the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to present regulations that apply to all amateur radio operators. Without this knowledge you face potentially very large fines from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and may lose your amateur radio license. Do not risk losing your license. This book is valuable to the new, as well as, experienced amateur radio operator. This book is a must have resource for your radio shack.


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