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OTA Micro-Blogging concept update

January 31, 2023 Julian OH8STN 2

There’s been substantial progress made on the OTA Micro-Blogging concept.Paul Offord has made a python utility that integrates with JS8Call through its TCP/UDP API. The […]

Off Grid JS8Call Time Sync No GPS or NTP needed

January 24, 2023 Julian OH8STN 0

After my last video, some of you thought JS8Call was GPS or NTP dependent. Here is a little known feature you may not know about. […]

Voice vs Asynchronous Data for Survival Radio and Prepping

January 17, 2023 Julian OH8STN 2

Someone asked if either Voice or Data were better for prepper comms. My answer could surprise you.This post is an addendum to the video Voice […]

Decentralized OTA Micro Blogging

January 13, 2023 Julian OH8STN 7

Over-The-Air Micro blogging with ham radio might be the answer to censorship. Hello OperatorsBy now many of us have heard about or read about the […]

Icom IC-705 PA500 Setup Guide

December 19, 2022 Julian OH8STN 0

Hello Operators. A new Icom IC-705 DIY599 PA500 setup guide video is live on YouTube (and Rumble soon after). In this video we go through […]

Asynchronous P2P Messaging VarAC

September 20, 2022 Julian OH8STN 0

Hello Operators.VarAC just stepped up its Asynchronous P2P Messaging capabilities.Pay attention! This is huge!https://www.varac-hamradio.com73Julian oh8stn

Dark Mode & visual customization for Winlink Express

August 17, 2022 Julian OH8STN 8

Hello Operators. Today Winlink Express got an important update. It’s now possible to customize the text color and window background to your liking. This update […]

The Risks of Centralized Energy

August 8, 2022 Julian OH8STN 11

Yesterday I was out grabbing clips for a video I’m about to publish. While looking at my gear, the thought of how far my off-grid […]

DIY LiFePO4 Battery – Pocket Portable

July 18, 2022 Julian OH8STN 2

Hello OperatorsThis is a simple 12v battery pack. It is purpose built for a balance of size, weight, energy density and storage capacity. As our […]

Winlink VaraFM VaraHF Project

July 17, 2022 Julian OH8STN 8

Hello Operators I recently started work on a long overdue Winlink project. The project is a gateway serving the Northern Gulf of Bothnia coastal region […]

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