From: JustMike@nospaminvalid.org   
      
   I am a new poster her. I am looking for recommendations on a portable   
   tranceiver that might include the following characteristics.   
      
   1) Strong enough to be heard worldwide with a minimal antenna as   
   possible 2) Lightweight, carry on a backpack   
   3) Easy setup for portability   
   4) minimal power consumption with battery backup, maybe selective power   
   depending on desired signal strength   
   5) frequency bands that are widely   
   available to the public for worldwide dissemenation   
   6) I am on a budget so not super expensive.   
   7) Not super complicated to use-user friendly.   
      
   As you can probably tell from this post I am a novice in this field.   
   I anticipate internet blackout by Gov. and I need to have an alternate   
   way to communicate.   
      
   Thanks for any helpful answers.   
      
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