That's a good point, although we don't have trees around our house. Our dogs let us know if something is awry, and I check with my friends Smith and Wesson.

A dog that will bark at noises is a great first line. I personally have my friends Heckler & Koch leading the way. Oh and Mr. Streamlight who is attached “at the rail” also.

Like the Scout motto says ; "Be prepared".

I have always preached a layered defense.

Motion light, dogs, unfriendly vegetation (thorny bushes, roses,) Motion cameras and then household stuff.

If someone is doing bad things in the front, they are caught on camera(live) and probably bathed in a spot light.

If they are in the back they have messed up. Motion spotlights, a high fence and 3 dogs. A few pretty sketchy chickens as well.

MB, Guinea fowl and geese make for good alarms as well.

So do peacocks.

Good morning Yard. We are in for a few cool and rainy days this week ; a nice change from the hot and dry lately.

I hear ya Tom. Supposed to be a high of 79 today and 84 tomorrow. I will take that any day over 100+ days!

Morning Yard!

Had a little rain to start the day. It has been a nice start to the day. Low 50's and High of 87. I can deal with that.

Skunk Guineas are great alarm birds. If they weren't so loud I would keep a few in the back.

Haha, yeah they can be a little vocal.

Good afternoon, Yard.

FRS walkie talkies are generally good for an about a 1/2 mile range if there are no obstructions like tall buildings or large trees around. No license needed. GMRS walkie talkie radios use higher power and have a range of about 1-2 miles. A GMRS mobile radio can usually range about 1-2 miles. A base station radio with a larger antenna can have a longer range but it depends greatly on terrain. A GMRS license costs $35 for a period of 10 years and it covers immediate family living at that address. Everyone would use the same call sign. No testing is needed. Some channels are shared between FRS And GMRS so both radio services can communicate with each other. A means to charge the batteries of the walkies is also needed. The mobile GMRS radios are meant to be used in a vehicle or at home with a power supply and they use 12 volt power. I use a battery box with solar panels or a 12 volt power supply. I think a ham radio would also be a good choice but a test must be passed.
In my usual over the top fashion, I have all of them. Recently, I have been programming public service radios that are Part 95 certified for use on the GMRS band.

After you decide what will suit your needs, contact me and I can help you with specific radios