The onset of a global pandemic and a general outlook of uncertainty have fueled a surge in demand for short range radio communications, or more specifically, walkie talkies. Emergency kits and go bags, once the defining trademark of ham operators working disasters and end-of-the-world survivalists, are now becoming more mainstream. The government has an entire website devoted to emergency preparedness at ready.gov. And it makes sense. Everyone should be prepared for an emergency.
We receive questions from customers who are shopping around for two way radios to add to an emergency kit and are unsure of what they need or what their options are. With so many radios to choose from and different options available, it can certainly become a difficult and frustrating process.
Good news! We've done the hard work for you. Our pre-packaged BTWR Essentials Prepper Walkie Talkie Kits from Buy Two Way Radios are designed to take the guesswork out of choosing two way radios for your personal emergency comms. Here are four ready-made radio kits for preppers and survivalists.
Prepper Walkie Talkie Kit - Family Comm Package
This kit is specifically tailored for family use with the most powerful personal handheld GMRS radios available. It features one pair of Wouxun KG-805G GMRS Two Way Radios with the usual included basic accessories, plus a set of spare high capacity batteries for additional uptime. Also included in the package are two genuine Nagoya NA-771G GMRS antennas, two battery eliminators to power the 805G radios in a vehicle, two "AA" battery cases, and two USB DC charger cables. In addition to the gear, the package also contains a Prepper and Survivalist Laminated Frequency List & 333 Plan. This is a laminated, waterproof card with emergency frequencies and protocols for Amateur, FRS, GMRS, MURS, and other radio services. A GMRS license, which covers the entire family, is required to transmit. Price: $259.99.
Prepper Walkie Talkie Kit - Family Comm License Free
This kit is similar to the GMRS version of the Family Comm package, but without the need of a radio license! It features one pair of Wouxun KG-805F FRS Two Way Radios, the most powerful and versatile FRS radios currently available. The 805F is a 2 Watt version of the KG-805G, with many of the same features and functions. Most of the included accessories in each kit can also be shared between the two models. FRS and GMRS radios use the same 22 simplex channels, so they can communicate with one another on the same channels and privacy codes. This FRS kit includes two spare high capacity batteries, two battery eliminators, two "AA" battery cases, two USB DC charger cables, and a Prepper and Survivalist Laminated Frequency List & 333 Plan. No license is required to transmit. Price: $249.99.
Prepper Walkie Talkie Kit - Ham Radio Basic
This is our biggest selling kit and and is quite popular with preppers who are into amateur radio. This package has a pair of TYT TH-UV88 Dual Band UHF/VHF Amateur Radios. the UV88 is the well received rival of the Baofeng UV-5R. Some have even called it a UV-5R killer. It features 200 memory channels, dual standby, dual wait, an FM radio, remote stun/kill/activate and a high illumination flashlight for emergency situations. Also included is a set of Nagoya NA-771 2m/70cm dual band antennas, two battery eliminators, a USB Programming Cable and a Prepper and Survivalist Laminated Frequency List & 333 Plan. It requires an Amateur radio license to transmit. Price: $119.99.
Prepper Walkie Talkie Kit - Ham Radio Advanced
This is the top-of-the-line kit, and features a set of two Wouxun KG-UVD1P Dual Band UHF/VHF Amateur Radios - a proven workhorse and a long time classic with hams. It has 128 channels, CTCSS and DSC tone scan, priority scan, a built-in FM radio, and an SOS feature. The KG-UVD1P also features a high illumination flashlight. It even has a stopwatch! The KG-UVD1P is IP55 dust and water resistant, making it a ruggedly durable radio for emergency scenarios.
In addition the the KG-UVD1P, this kit includes two spare high capacity batteries for extra power, two Nagoya NA-771 2m/70cm dual band antennas to boost range, two battery eliminators, two "AA" battery cases, two USB DC charger cables, a Wouxun USB programming cable and one Prepper and Survivalist Laminated Frequency List & 333 Plan. It requires an Amateur radio license to transmit. Price: $319.99.
Want to know more about our BTWR Essentials Prepper Walkie Talkie Kits? Call 1-800-584-1445 or chat with us live weekdays at Buy Two Way Radios.
