Shortwave radio transceiver

In countries where there is any kind of military conflict, banditry or civil unrest, it is a very good idea to try and equip yourself with a short-wave transceiver (or a cellular telephone in urban areas).

• Before arriving in the country with your communication equipment you should make enquiries about permits and frequencies.  These enquiries can be channeled through the Embassy of your destination country, or perhaps through a colleague who is already based there.
• Wherever possible try to buy equipment which is represented by a local distributor.  Your radios are likely to need repairs or maintenance sooner or later.  Also, take at least one extra battery as these tend to be unavailable, or very expensive, locally.
• Be careful about what you say over your radio and always work on the basis that your calls / messages are understood and monitored.  
• Zero your speedo's trip recorder before leaving for your destination and transmit your position (miles/kilometers covered) regularly to your base. See also Hi-jacking.

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