TREX TALK - How To Build a Communications Network

Isaac talks through some basics of emergency communications networking. Spoiler alert: Software matters more than hardware.
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[@theJellyjoker]

I built a radio communications network for my family because we live in central Florida and we have yearly hurricane seasons and this allows us to communicate in the event that the cell phone network is either damaged or overloaded.

[@TREXARMS]

Taking personal responsibility. Nice.

[@TitusandTesla]

What exactly did u make? And is it fmr?

[@theJellyjoker]

@@TitusandTesla We all have hand-held radios and a set of frequencies and callsigns. Nothing too complicated, I have some elderly people involved.

[@BAAMRanch]

The level of expertise on every subject this channel discusses is amazing... even more amazing is the ABSOLUTE willingness TO ADMIT "I'm not sure, I'll need to do more study on that" thanks for what yall do

[@yakivpopavich]

I can't wait to be in the middle of a firefight and have strangers come onto my frequency screaming slurs and memes.

[@isaacbotkintrex]

Padme: memes for good, right?

[@alexketteman5202]

cant imagine a better way to go out 😂😂😂

[@tubeguy4066]

Modern Warfare lobbies in real life

[@COLT6940]

Give CPR while racial slur in your comm.

[@austin6608]

Just like MW2

[@XskiXedgeX]

Last night, I was just taking out my old comms to see what I need to update for an upcoming hunting trip. Great timing and amazing Paul Revere information with added Recontextualization! 🇺🇲

[@decline.enjoyer]

When you consider the context of where we are in this Country right now: you might admit this video upload is very well timed and very very brave for TRex to put up. Thanks you guys.

[@920WASHBURN]

Good company. Everyone should support them, heavily.

[@koneal2000]

Perfect timing for me and my group of like minded associates. Thanks guys!

[@corvoshlorpe3849]

"Paul Revere made political cartoons" What I heard "Paul Revere was a proto-meme lord"

[@rbrudder]

I live in middle TN and I concur with your observation about last Christmas. People were reading local publications and talking with each other at local spots to get information. I think we all felt more connected and productive than we had in a very long time.

[@the_dirtyrice732]

Just turned 21 and bought myself a Glock 43x, ordered my first concealed carry holster from T-Rex Arms and made and account on the site, and I’m ready to start stocking ammo and get to training.

[@decline.enjoyer]

Be aware of all the advice that the boomers are gonna offer ya. Patiently listen but understand that if you wanna shoot like T-Rex’s Lucas then be prepared to disregard a lot of the “FUD” wisdom they older guys offer you.

[@BossManWebbMerica]

@@decline.enjoyer stay away from the SRA

[@BlueonGoldZ]

I love how you started talking at length about Paul Revere and his various exploits and roles in addition to the basics of putting together a communications network. I'm going to look into this boo and maybe buy a copy. The irony of all this is that I'm a Brit (naturalized U.S. in 2007) living in Texas and I've been a prepper for years.

[@cowetareserve]

South African with Trekker ancestors. We fought you; America fought you.. And now look at us. Brothers. I love America! Hope you have a rad day dude!

[@peppermaster1189]

@@cowetareserve I don’t speak for everyone, but we are happy to have you both here in the USA. We need more people like the two of you. The ones that want nothing more then to be free, live free and be left alone lol.

[@brentchuck1664]

Thank you for doing these streams. They are always informative and interesting.

[@max-cs4pz]

Saw this video yesterday, thought i might have to look at it later... This night there was a huge Storm in my area here in germany. In my city i didn`t see a lot from it, but the surrounding areas are a complete wasteland.. 33 people died in the fllood so far, some villages are compmetely gone, in my parents town there is no electricity.... bridges and streets are gone... I am definately inspired to get som prepping done

[@max-cs4pz]

Wow didn`t expect to get pinned

[@jaredketchmark1217]

Best stream about radios thus far that was actually maybe 10% about radios themselves! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@christopherroberts4856]

The best part was the quote from the militiaman. I think we loose sight of the fact that most people’s motivations weren’t very complex. Self governance and freedom.

[@Sammenluola]

Asking "Which radio to buy?" kind of equals to Paul Revere thinking "Which horse to select for this ride?" So tool (right kind of a horse) according to the job (communications ride), job according to the need (organizing defense), need according to the mission (win a war), mission according to the vision (get freedom).

[@Parker-ub8xu]

You have to be one of the most knowledgeable nerds in showbiz. Keep up the great content! I love it

[@joshpointoh]

The Paul Revere story of testifying for the innocent British soldiers is so inspiring. We need more people that care about honor and integrity. Yes, the British shouldn't be here, no, we will not convict innocent men just because we don't support their agenda. I am amazed at how difficult this is nowadays. People on every side, on every depth of far or near, sacrifice integrity and consistency if it helps their cause (however temporary) or hurts the other side.

[@dcusator]

Great content as always, keep it up. The main point of the video is stay informed, keep learning, and build local relationships with like minded citizens.

[@williamryangibson]

Great talk, the history focused episodes are my favorite. Thank you!

[@prototype3a]

I highly recommend getting and playing with an Airspy R2. Also, imho, the RTLSDRv3 is better than the NESDR. I had one and I had a LOT of problems with it.

[@TREXARMS]

I do need to get some more modern RTL SDRs. I think we're up to the 5th generation now?

[@prototype3a]

@@TREXARMS Anyone claiming "v5" is a liar and trying to fool you. AFAIK, the basic RTLSDR has never changed chipset. They have had issues with the manufacturer of the R820T chip stopping and restarting production. Personally, I'd like to see the Airspy R2 be updated with a newer processor and possibly bumped up to USB3 but I know USB3 is very RF noisy so that could be a problem.

[@greyman.network]

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[@ryanburbridge]

iOS element app does not work. Crashes every time you try to open a room. I will be looking for an android device to use

[@aquatiqz4810]

I swear every time you upload instead of Lucas, it’s like tech time with Freddie.

[@TREXARMS]

Don't you mean Linus?

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

@@TREXARMS 🤣❤️ For the record I'm on Team Isaac.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

This was a great talk! Thanks for the info and helping me understand some not so often talked about thoughts and ideas.

[@austinjones9970]

Paul Revere’s Ride is one of the most invigorating books I’ve ever read

[@tac4bravo]

SDR training video? With some tactical set ups? Pleaseeee

[@somethinsomethin7243]

@25:25 exploring. Like seeing what is in an area before you go there.

[@craigsteinkamp12]

Ham Radio Crash Course just put out a video showing how signals can be triangulated regarding Cuba. That can give you an idea how easy it is track signals today.

[@patriotarmament7407]

Great video brother. I appreciate your work and information.

[@albertbeauchesne2882]

Great overview and coherent presentation. Thankyou.

[@resuwrecked]

You didn't hear much in the media about the Christmas ATT bombing after the initial coverage, did you? Weird huh?

[@tubeguy4066]

I mean there was that thing that happened at the capital like a week later lol

[@JoeHeine]

Because that event was off-script

[@joel553009]

What event? Didnt even hear about it or know it happened

[@constantk8780]

@@joel553009 dude bombed an "ATT" building. Was probably something else. People heard gunshots too.

[@democratpro]

I was pulling a 20’ trailer full of 4wheelers on the interstate to fort hood in nashville when that flood hit...at night! Worst rain i’ve ever seen and i’ve been everywhere. It took hours to get through the city.

[@davidwilliams5567]

It is essential to establish a centralized command center to gather information, validate it, show a time line for events, act as rumor control and fact board. Establish a comms time for broadcasting so listeners will know when to listen to the broadcast thereby saving power.

[@thebogwalker]

So really what you’re saying is it all comes down to how you’re networking got it ;) lol great info!

[@thomaszimmerman8682]

I friggin love Isaac

[@elipergande91]

Great info thank you! Could you please give us a few of your top picks for a tactical setup like with a headset

[@johnlogan1179]

Yes, please. Need to get this setup like yesterday !

[@theJellyjoker]

Starts at 5:01

[@mistergreene2]

subbed for the classy non-response to man drama.

[@alexmason1387]

Excellent content

[@mrcommonsense1529]

Hi Lucas, not sure if you will respond to this question..? You have so much knowledge on radios and communications why not get licensed, tried to look you up on QRZ, you have touched a very thankless subject with us Hams. Anyway thank you for helping people from a retired Army guy with an extra class license.K4MIQ

[@pietervermaak1078]

I am 13 year old and I am really inspired by al of your videos I have litterly watched al of jour videos and my shooting has become really good. Thanks to your videos and hard work.I don't have a real firearm so I use airsoft guns sins I was 5 thank for al your videos and hard work

[@tubeguy4066]

Make sure you are hitting the weights too little dude

[@ArkamasRoss]

It’s amazing how what I learned about PR in school was so dumbed down to just a horse ride and lanterns.

[@FlankerJackChannel]

I appreciate all the insurgency training KZbin has to offer. Straight out the PLO training guide.

[@jedi7489]

That's a great book ya got there Isaac

[@Cpt_RB]

Just bought a sidecar last night can't wait to try it out!!!!!!

[@jeffhuntley2921]

So much info. Thank you!

[@YorktownUSA]

My group is in the process of setting up a coms network 😃🇺🇲🤗

[@shadowlab9543]

awesome content guys !!!

[@RRGunner83]

Man your brother needs to clear up the story on training SF. I myself being a now retired veteran operator , this doesn’t sit well in the SF community. Lucas needs to do a vid clearing this up ASAP !! God bless

[@jstoliker208]

Did you not see his instagram post He clearly states he did train swat and sf also navy guy has gone into his hole hiding

[@SiriusArkane]

Love your content man

[@norm3380]

This is all well and good, but my question is this. Will I still get a call about my car warranty?

[@colemiller5087]

Awesome video

[@jordancerace9310]

Love the content as always! What do you think would be the cheapest way to have comms with someone about 150 miles away, in the event of overloaded or down cell networks in a natural disaster or crazy gov shutdown, etc? My ideas so far are satellite phone or ham radio

[@cshrade77]

Outstanding video

[@Ist_Geheim]

Min. 22:45 @T.REX ARMS @Isaac Botkin what is this "USB-Port"-thing you are connecting to the RTL-SDR?

[@Shin_Lona]

Paul Revere... 🤦 We're definitely on the list now. 😆

[@Badazz069z]

About the first 20 mins was about why it is good to have radio. I wouldn’t have clicked on it if I wasn’t interested haha

[@Qwiv]

Feel this was more a book report then a comms lesson, but was still entertaining.

[@rwooley4494]

Would a disaster scenario with power loss would most towers / repeaters not work unless those towers have a backup generator? Then your communication would be limited right?

[@mattcomchoc2957]

I live in a fairly major suburb of DFW, just a couple hundred yards away from an interstate freeway. During the big winter storm this February, I lost cell service the instant power went out. I always thought all cell towers had backup power provisions of some sort. Apparently I was mistaken

[@ryang8040]

52:05 I'd go to that man's church and i'd never miss a sermon as long as i live.

[@AGeekNamedRoss]

5:00 for the start

[@WearilyMistaken]

Great, as always

[@code-dredd]

I really appreciate these videos, but the radio/comms stuff still feels overwhelming and I still have no idea of what to do and/or where to begin. I've seen your other stream on radio/comms. We need more.

[@dylanjackson6685]

Thank you dinosaur man

[@lineben007]

Commenting to mess with the algorithm

[@TREXARMS]

Always appreciated.

[@andrew13651]

are there other people communicating in my area (semi rural setting). pinpoint the channel they are using. talking to that channel or just listening. and getting signals out with lowest chance of someone doing the same thing as above to my comms (send in bursts instead of continuous signal do higher power burst in 5sec intervals? idk does encryption just jumble the signal to another listener or does it make it untraceable to other radios in area?

[@djlowd3259]

My question isn’t really what radio should I buy but what can my radio do or what can I do with it

[@washingtoncommandcenter5541]

There has been enough advancement & testing time that it's time to update this video

[@seanfitzgibbon6323]

For atak use Gotenna/gotenna pro

[@Brandflake]

Radioddity gd77 is a great budget minded vhf\uhf with dmr capabilities. I prefer it over the baofeng uv5r

[@shadowlab9543]

are messing around with the hammer/civtak ?

[@ZombieAcid]

Raspberry Pi

[@TREXARMS]

Super handy devices for adding digital abilities to radio comms. It's just requires a whole new level of skill, as well.

[@JoeHeine]

Do these guy offer IRL classes? thanks in advance

[@austin6608]

Not unless you are in a high tier military/LEO unit and then it’s only shooting instruction

[@JoeHeine]

@@austin6608 is that conjecture, or do you know? High tier military and LEO don’t need t.Rex.

[@nedsdead1639]

@@austin6608 lmao

[@tibbs3112]

I wouldn't go unless you wanna get flagged all day.

[@JoeHeine]

@@tibbs3112 hit with sim? Wouldn’t be the first time

[@920WASHBURN]

I remember when I was a whipper snapper. Now I'm just an ankle popper.

[@NameL3ss71]

Any chance for a chest harness this month?

[@homesteadishdad]

I was lied to, this was not LIVE NOW

[@johnlogan1179]

Aww . Life isn’t fair ! 😂

[@Glennfanity]

hmmmmmmmmm i need to find a group.... i'm in the middle of the woods, more or less. I have a CB and walkie talkies but need better communication device. Need suggestions. :)

[@jackwritter1302]

I understand the FCC"s stance on it. Imagine the Police without a radio.... The Radio gives just as much safety as the gun.

[@nastyone9556]

EBay sir take a look. Amplified U94 PTT connect Peltor Comtac or MSA Sordin to Motorola GP328 Radio. EBay sir

[@bruins871]

Links to radios please

[@elashine4689]

Your the chad version of Jay Baruchel

[@dudenoone1712]

Are you on other platforms? KZbin and all, ya know.

[@TREXARMS]

We've got a podcast and self-hosted videos on our own site, plus some different content on Twitch and IG and a few other things.

[@djlowd3259]

You should try and talk to Aganz come on and talk about radio stuff

[@albertonanco7321]

OOOigan PORFAVOR me pueden ayudar con algo ESQUE si le pongo maxima calida al video.... Se tarda mas en cargar O que PORFA AYUDENME¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@mstrickk1]

While you shouldn't get in trouble using a form of communication improperly during an emergency, you're relying on the government to not punish you. Good luck with that.

[@idprism585]

podcast on unauthorized.tv when?

[@TREXARMS]

Maybe when we get kicked off of everywhere else?

[@idprism585]

@@TREXARMS Prepare well. I'm pleasantly surprised this site still carries you guys.

[@timc5301]

Portable radios are only so good with there lack of range they arent very helpful unless your on a repeated channel correct me if im wrong

[@mattcomchoc2957]

True. However, even a mile of range can cover a lot of your neighbors during an emergency. Add a simple magnetic antenna mounted to your chimney top with a cable running into your house and you can easily triple that range using the same cheapo handheld.

[@920WASHBURN]

To those in south east Michigan if the shits go down I'll be on channel 17 my call sign is washburn

[@timc5301]

I use my gps doubles as a sat phone

[@BH-qi9cq]

Plug the SDR into 'something' What is that something???

[@makavelibalboa7760]

Lucas and navyman need 2 box it out

[@rangerjay7971]

The anytone isn't just "ham" the anytone 878 has 256 bit encryption... encryption isn't allowed on ham, so it's not a ham radio. Go to digital.

[@Brandon6453]

What are you talking about encryption isnt allowed on ham? Plenty of trunked freqs in the ham bands out there. I would know i am a ham

[@hikerboyz]

@@Brandon6453 encryption is not allowed on ham frequencies. You are confusing digital encoding with encryption.

[@jackwritter1302]

Sold My nooelect.. like i was gonna buy a hack rfone.. Miss the thing.

[@matt2.052]

Dude you still training them special forces units ???????????

[@gkt1127]

🤣🤪💥🤫💯

[@IDFVids]

😂😂😂😂

[@nexthubbins]

Matt,,,,,, Maybe it’s best you not insult Patriots.

[@kerbalairforce8802]

nexthubbins, one shouldn't make big boy claims (like Lucas did) and not expect big boy blowback

[@jamesmanning8795]

I was looking for one of these comments.

[@jltutun602]

Please save Myanmar

[@andrew13651]

start with explaining the issues with just using the off the walmart shelf radio that goes 5 miles. Im assuming encryption doesn't matter that much because what 99% of ppl are saying isn't really that important. Looking more for function such as distance and scanning capabilities, ease of use, ease of programming, ease of being legal etc. Answer the question of radio thats most useful to you and heres why (so it is your set of needs defined) so you can actually give an answer; always just saying it depends makes watching this a bit useless I want some direction if I click on a vid like this.

[@davidsirmons]

Firstn't!

[@Skees5]

Lol, you oversimplife the communication network that was setup! So what radio communication wasn't available at the time! You talk about communication and organization around transmitting that information but that is the same with day to day interactions but that is just more easily spread with radio!! Radio just let you more widely spread your information!!

[@scottreagan2636]

GMRS

[@saucywings]

Why do people even comply with FCC bs?