Academy. cwops.org/cw-academy
Given the extremely robust nature of Morse/
CW, it has become increasingly appealing to
folks prepping for emergency comms.Morse
coder/decoder devices like the PreppComm
DMX-40 do the work for you. the-tech-examiner.
com/2021/08/13/preppcomm-dmx-40-hf-morse-
code-transceiver-translator
CYBER DEFENSE
Cyberwar has left the pages of fiction and is now
a real threat to our internet-enabled lives.Learn
how to protect your home networks from botnets
or bad actors, on page 58.
MAINTAIN MORALE
Experts agree: maintaining your attitude
is essential in emergencies. Investing in
entertainment options is an important way to
keep your cool when things get tough.Build a
retro gaming console on a Raspberry Pi and
relive the classic pre-internet video games
(Figure
E
). makezine.com/projects/build-retro-
gaming-console-raspberry-pi
When Power or Gas Goes Out
When vital utilities are interrupted, here are
hands-on solutions.
GENERATOR KNOWHOW
Having a generator is great (Figure
F
), but only if
it works when you need it. Learn how to:
• Store it properly so it’s ready for action.
rurallivingtoday.com/generators/
how-to-store-a-generator
• Do basic maintenance to keep your
genny running. familyhandyman.com/
list/generator-maintenance-tips
• Clean the carb if you forgot to put fuel
stabilizer in it. youtu.be/vmMgEZc65ew
• Plan for how big a generator you will
need to replace utility power: homedepot.
com/c/ab/choosing-the-right-size-genera
tor/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901458f23e5
• And how much fuel. rurallivingtoday.
com/generators/how-much-gas-
does-a-generator-use
• Dual-fueled generators that use gasoline
and/or propane (Figure
G
) are becoming
+
Download Essentials in Advance
No internet? No problem. Download these
resources now, and be ready.
• Google Maps may be offline, but you
can still access maps locally if you’ve
downloaded open source maps and
navigation from OsmAnd. osmand.net
• Need to reboot civilization? Download
all of Wikipedia in Kiwix’s compressed
.zim format, and read it offline. Set up a
Raspberry Pi as a Kiwix server to share
it with friends — plus Project Gutenberg
library, Stack Exchange, TED videos, and
more. kiwix.org/en/cardshop-access,
and piwithvic.com/raspberry-pi/projects/
offline-wikipedia-with-kiwix
• What about Wordle! Download the
entire game and play in-browser without
internet — cnet.com/culture/how-to-
download-wordle-and-play-offline-
for-the-next-5-years — or build this
tiny ESP32-S2 web server and let your
friends play too! learn.adafruit.com/
wordle-personal-esp32-s2-web-server
• Build your own smartwatch that works
without internet on page 52.
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EMERGENCY! Be Prepared
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