"field telephone"
3 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed communications infrastructure and preparedness on the evening broadcast of April 8, 2025. The episode focused heavily on field communications equipment, including combo wire (steel telephone wire) sourcing from military surplus, field telephone systems from various European countries, and battery management for electronic devices. Koernke provided practical advice on antenna construction using available materials, storage methods for communications supplies, and recommended specific retailers for purchasing magazines and equipment. He also addressed solar charging systems, hand-crank generators, and distributed emergency supplies throughout the home. The broadcast concluded with commentary on illegal immigration, social security number fraud, and international bond market manipulation.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, firearms, and communications equipment on December 17, 2013. He reviewed firearms inventory and pricing at JG Sales, including M14 magazines, AK-style rifles, and handguns, noting inflated prices due to market conditions. The bulk of the episode focused on improvised radio antenna construction using dollar-store materials like tape measures, insulators, and zip ties, and detailed field telephone systems using salvaged rotary phones powered by solar cells. Koernke also highlighted military surplus equipment available through Fair Radio and other vendors, including weather balloons, switchboards, and specialized communications gear, while encouraging listeners to send postcards to the station's PO Box.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, alternative communication systems, and resistance to federal overreach. He emphasized building independent monetary systems using precious metals (copper, silver, gold), promoted Craig's copper rounds and upcoming gun shows in Michigan, and detailed DIY food preservation using solar-powered dryers. Koernke extensively covered emergency communications infrastructure including modified CB radios, field telephones, and amateur radio techniques, arguing these were critical as the government planned to shut down mainstream broadcasting. He stressed the need for disciplined, professional communication protocols modeled on air traffic controllers and military operations, and discussed combat readiness including anti-tank weapons recognition and tactical training available online. The episode concluded with warnings about economic collapse, banker accountability, and preparation for potential armed conflict.