Best Communications for Off-Grid Living — 14 verified

Off-grid emergency communications — GMRS, FRS, MURS, ham radio, satellite phones (Iridium), and Garmin inReach.

14 Resources

  • Uniden — Uniden manufactures police scanners and security camera systems popular with off-grid homesteaders. Their BCD536HP digital scanner receives digital P25 and DMR
  • Midland Radio — Midland GMRS radios provide reliable two-way communication across off-grid properties where cell coverage is absent. Their T295VP4 series handles up to 38-mile
  • Arctic Communications Alaska — Anchorage-based dealer specializing in Iridium satellite phones, Kenwood two-way radios, and remote communication solutions for off-grid Alaska cabins, hunting
  • Desert Radio Communications — Tucson dealer providing Motorola and Kenwood two-way radios, GMRS repeater systems, and satellite communication gear for Arizona ranches and remote homesteads.
  • Pacific Crest Communications — Fresno-based communications dealer offering Icom, Kenwood, and Motorola two-way radios alongside Garmin inReach satellite communicators for California off-grid
  • Nutmeg Radio Communications — Hartford-area dealer providing Motorola and Kenwood two-way radios, GMRS handhelds, and rural communication systems for Connecticut property owners. Programming
  • Delmarva Radio Solutions — Dover-based two-way radio dealer serving rural Delaware with Motorola and Kenwood business and GMRS radios. Covers the entire Delmarva Peninsula with programmin
  • Pacific Comm Solutions HI — Honolulu communications dealer offering Iridium satellite phones, marine VHF, and two-way radios for remote Hawaii homesteads, farm operations, and off-grid Big
  • Downeast Radio Communications — Portland-area communications dealer offering Kenwood two-way radios, GMRS handhelds, and Garmin inReach satellite communicators for rural Maine homesteaders and
  • Cape & Islands Radio — New Bedford-based two-way radio dealer serving rural Massachusetts with Motorola, Kenwood, and ICOM radios. Marine VHF and GMRS systems available for rural home
  • Twin Cities Communications MN — Minneapolis-area two-way radio dealer serving rural Minnesota with Kenwood, Motorola, and ICOM radios. GMRS repeater systems and satellite communication solutio
  • High Country Radio MT — Great Falls-based communications dealer offering Iridium satellite phones, GMRS and ham radios, and cellular booster systems for Montana's remote homesteads and
  • Southwest Radio NM — Albuquerque communications dealer providing Kenwood two-way radios, GMRS repeater systems, and satellite phones for rural New Mexico homesteads and ranches. Rem
  • Texas Radio and Communications — San Angelo-based communications dealer offering Kenwood and Motorola two-way radios, GMRS repeater systems, and Iridium satellite phones for remote Texas ranche

Frequently Asked

How many communications resources are on GetOffGrid?
GetOffGrid tracks 14 verified communications resources for off-grid living across the US.
What is Communications?
Off-grid emergency communications — GMRS, FRS, MURS, ham radio, satellite phones (Iridium), and Garmin inReach.
What are top communications resources?
Featured: Uniden, Midland Radio, Arctic Communications Alaska, Desert Radio Communications, Pacific Crest Communications.