Here’s the basics you need for mobile shortwave if/when the cellular grid goes down. Make sure your loved ones have the unit and you can program it on it’s own sync frequency (skips every few seconds and you are then unable to have your conversation tracked).
ExpertPower® 14.5″ Dual Band Two-way Radio Antenna SMA-Female – ExpertPower
$8.55
Original Handheld BAOFENG UV-5R Speaker-mic for dual band radio – BAOFENG
$8.68