Talk Critical
No license needed · Narrated course

Weather warnings, news, light and a charged phone, with no power at all.

A hand-crank radio is the simplest piece of a family communications plan. It listens, not talks, and keeps working when the power, the internet and the cell towers are all down. This course shows what to look for, which radio to buy, what every part does, and how to keep it ready.

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NOAAweather alerts that wake you
3 waysto charge: crank, sun, USB
~$40-100for a good radio
8 minnarrated course, 12 slides
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A look inside Hand-Crank Emergency Radio

Two slides from the course, and the opening of the narration. Every slide is narrated, then followed by a reading slide with the words written out.

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What you'll learn

The full course

  • What to look forThe one must-have feature, battery size, and the ways to charge.
  • The recommended radioWhy it is the pick, and how it compares with three other good choices.
  • Know your crank radioA labeled drawing of all 16 parts, and what each one is for.
  • Buying online safelyTrusted sellers, matching the model, and avoiding knock-offs.
  • Keep it readySix things to do when it arrives, and a once-a-month check.
  • 20-question test and certificateEvery answer explained; score 80% to print your certificate.

Questions

How do I get in after I pay?

Gumroad emails you a receipt with a license key. Go to Members sign in, paste the key, and the courses open.

Can I cancel?

Yes, at any time in your Gumroad Library. You keep access until the end of the month you paid for.

Do I need any radio experience?

No. Every step is shown and narrated in plain English, from opening the box to making your first call.

What else is included?

One membership opens all three courses: GMRS Radio: Step by Step and Ham Radio: Step by Step are included too.