Before we dive into off-grid communication, let’s define a few terms. “Off the grid” means no electric power, but solar and hand-cranked generators are still a possibility. That means that batteries for walkie-talkies, CB radios, flashlights, Ham radios and ...
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Court Rules Off-The-Grid Living Is Illegal
Living off the grid is illegal in Cape Coral, Florida, according to a court ruling Thursday. Special Magistrate Harold S. Eskin ruled that the city’s codes allow Robin Speronis to live without utility power but she is still required to ...
Read More »Town’s Bird Feeder Ban Carries $1,000-A-Day Fine
Feeding the birds during winter is a nice thing to do, but doing it in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, will incur a $1,000-per-day fine. That’s what Bill and Diane Ganssle accidentally discovered. The couple was recently informed that their bird feeder ...
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