Emergency communication methods after the Wenchuan earthquake: when both mobile phones and landlines are useless

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Wenchuan, Sichuan on May 12th has touched the hearts of all the nation's people. Due to the destruction of the earthquake, whether it be landlines or mobile phones, the communication functions in the disaster areas have been severely damaged. The interruption of communications has greatly affected the rescue operations. In this emergency, we can only use some special equipment for communications, including maritime satellite phones, miniature radios, etc. This article will introduce such equipment that can play an emergency role in special situations.

It includes: international maritime satellite phone; satellite phone; military satellite phone; radio transceiver, etc. (Attached with pictures)