New Release: Starlink and Ham Radio

December 10, 2024 Julian OH8STN Disaster, Disaster relief, Education, Emergency Communications, Grid Down Communications, Ham Radio, oh8stn 0

Since the disaster brought on by Hurricane Helene, followed up with the unnecessarily complex and utterly disordered and mismanaged FEMA response, I thought it time to talk about Starlink. I have included a chapter about Starlink in the book, Grid Down Emergency Communications. If you’ve been on the fence about Starlink, I’d suggest watching the video, then reading the chapter, before completely discounting its potential benefits in a grid down disaster.

Blog Summary: “SpaceX Starlink and Ham Radio – Expanding Communication Resilience”

In today’s unpredictable world, emergency communication preparedness requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. My latest file drop, “SpaceX Starlink and Ham Radio,” explores how combining modern satellite internet with traditional radio communications can create a powerful, resilient communications strategy for grid-down and disaster scenarios.

This section highlights how integrating Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet with ham radio’s proven, decentralized capabilities provides greater flexibility, redundancy, and coverage. It’s about expanding communication options—not replacing one with the other. Preparedness thrives on layered strategies, where each tool enhances the other’s strengths.

Whether supporting remote Winlink RMS stations, enabling off-grid data networks, or creating community-based communication hubs, combining technologies ensures adaptability and resilience in emergencies. This isn’t just about technology—it’s about self-reliance, readiness, and keeping communications open when it matters most.

This chapter is augmented by the following video http://oh8stn.net/starlink

How to Get It:

  • ‘Starlink and Ham Radio’ is available for purchase separately on Patreon and Ko-fi. If you’re already familiar with the channel and blog, it adds valuable perspective.
  • This section has also been included in the pre-release files for those who pre-order or have already pre-ordered the complete book on Patreon or Ko-fi.
  • Patreon members who are already supporting me will receive this downloadable for free as a token of appreciation for your continued support!

If you want to get a head start on building a resilient communication plan, grab your copy today. This section will help you avoid the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all solutions and guide you toward a communications strategy built to withstand the challenges of grid-down scenarios.

That’s it for now Operators.

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