There hasn't been much traffic on the comms area of the forum. So he is an effort to get a little bit more going. I'd like to hear everyone's ideas and how you plan to communicate if TSHTF. Here is mine going on a secnario similar to this. Some event has caused total failure of all landline and cell phone comm's.

For close in comms, say 2 miles or less, the wife and I have 2 pair of FRS/GMRS radio's. range of 2 miles effectivly or less. They run on 2 AA rechargable batteries. I also have a small solar charger to keep them running. We use them a lot when I'm in the garden and she's up in the house. They are light weight so no problem carrying one.

For longer distance comms, we are both hams and we both have similar equipment. Handhelds for when we are on foot or if we were on horseback, atv's, or bucycle's. 5 watts power, adjustable down to 1/4 watt to conserve power. On high power and working thu repeaters I have worked stations 50+ miles away. Working simplex (radio to radio) they are capable of 5-10 miles at least depending on terrian. You can get aftermarket antennas that help extend the range.
Mobile radio's for the home and vehicles output between 10 & 25 watts. They are capable of working up to 50+ miles on simplex. They require a 12 volt source to supply it, either a power supply or some type battery. I have chosen a Gel Cell for power down periods of times. These radios can be had, as can the handhelds, with dual bands (VHF/UHF) which equals many more frequencies. Also a very wide choice of antenna's.
I also have a HF mobile radio that outputs 100 watts and is capable of talking to folks around the world or just across the state. Again battery or 12v power supply. Many antenna options, which has a huge affect on the HF bands.

What about you?