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George KD0NME's Prepper’s and Survivalism Information Net on the 146.820 repeater in Council Bluffs Iowa. Nick K0NHV's Prepper’s and Survivalism Information Net on the 146.820 repeater in Council Bluffs Iowa. <big>Originally launched in the fall of 2016 by Nick K0NHV, the net is now supervised and moderated by George KD0NME. There are guest moderators that also conduct the net.</big><big>Originally launched in the fall of 2016 by Nick K0NHV, the net is now supervised and moderated by Craig KE0NEU. There are guest moderators that also conduct the net.</big>''This WIKI page will serve as the main web site for the net until such time as another web site is designated by George KD0NME. In such a case the web address will be published here.''''This WIKI page will serve as the main web site for the net until such time as another web site is designated. In such a case the web address will be published here.''The number of preppers in the U.S. has absolutely exploded in recent years. It has been estimated that there are now approximately 3 million preppers in the United States. There is a general consensus among preppers that our world is becoming increasingly unstable. Some are preparing for the collapse of the economy. Others are extremely concerned about the potential for crippling natural disasters and catastrophic earth changes. Terrorism, killer pandemics, EMP attacks, World War III, martial law, massive solar storms, asteroid strikes and societal chaos are all possible in an uncertain future.In this net survivalists discuss various disaster plans, and techniques that could be used to save the lives of you and your family. If you are prepared for the worst, then you have an edge on everyone else and you increase the likelihood that you will survive. During this net it is discussed what could happen, what is most probable, and how you can prepare for it. Those interested in becoming a survivalist, or maybe just passively wishing to prepare for a minor disaster such as a blizzard and two week power outage, will find this weekly net a must to listen to and participate in. Ask questions or share your ideas on the weekly SWIARC Prepper's and Survivalism Information Net.The number of preppers in the U.S. has absolutely exploded in recent years. It has been estimated that there are now approximately 3 million preppers in the United States. There is a general consensus among preppers that our world is becoming increasingly unstable. Some are preparing for the collapse of the economy. Others are extremely concerned about the potential for crippling natural disasters and catastrophic earth changes. Terrorism, killer pandemics, EMP attacks, World War III, martial law, massive solar storms, asteroid strikes and societal chaos are all possible in an uncertain future.Briefly, for now, until someone writes something up with more details.... Nick started this in 2016 during the summer and people liked it so it grew in popularity. Nick doesn't really stick with things like this he starts so he handed it off to George. George is a dedicated prepper with a wealth of survival tips. George likes to share information and inform his fellow hams, however, George doesn't like being a Net Control. George would prefer to participate rather than direct the net. Mark is a young ham that took over the net and was doing well, however, due to the season the participation in the net had dwindled to some degree. Mark decided to retire as Net Control. Rich, a seasoned Net Control agreed to direct the net until Albert became available to take it over. The Net shall survive! The net has a larger listening base than a participation base. It is estimated that the number of people attentively listening, and actually paying attention, is many times more than those that check into the net. A small but faithful group check in and participate each week. It is believed that there is a steady and growing interest in the net and therefore a dedicated group of people have put forward effort to keep this thing going. It has been suggested that the net will eventually become very popular due to the high level of interest by younger hams in the subject matter. To the unprepared, the very word "prepper" is likely to summon images of armed zealots hunkered down in bunkers awaiting the End of Days. That is not what is going on with this net. The net has thus far not been biblical. In general the net is not very political. Firearms has been discussed to a minor degree. The major topics are on food storage, medicine, using everyday items in creative ways in an emergency, how to protect from various threats and issues involving the economy. Preparing financially for an economic downturn is as much a survivalist technique as anything else. The future direction the net will take is entirely dependent on what participants wish to discuss, what the Net Control pursues, and what is permitted on the SWIARC repeater. '''UPDATE November 2018: The latest net control operator, Craig W0NEU / KE0NEU has announced a significant format change and move away from conspiracy related discussion.'''These are past and present moderators for the 82 Prepper’s and Survivalism Information Net.These are past and present Full-Time moderators for the 82 Prepper’s and Survivalism Information Net.*K0NHV - Nick in Council Bluffs Iowa (inactive) *KD0NME - George in Potawatomi County Iowa (Net Administrator and Retired Net Control Operator)*K0NHV - Nick in Council Bluffs Iowa (inactive) (Net Founder)*KD0NME - George in Potawatomi County Iowa (Retired Net Control Operator) (Co-Founder)*WA0ZQG - Rich in Council Bluffs Ia (Interim Net Control)*KE0LOL - Albert in Council Bluffs Ia (Retired Net Control Operator)*KE0LOL - Albert in Council Bluffs Ia (Net Control Elect)*KE0NEU - Craig in Omaha NE (Primary Net Control) ==Substitute Moderators==*WA0ZQG - Rich in Council Bluffs Ia (Substitute Net Control) (Original Promoter & Supporter)*KD0FJR - Bill in Ralston NE (Substitute Net Control)*W0DBW - Derek in Plattsmouth NE (Substitute Net Control) (Original Coordinator)