Faraday Gear Bag from Off Grid Trek
Hello Operators.This isn’t really the normal type of thing I share, but thought many of you would find it interesting. So why do you need […]
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Lead Acid v LiFePO4 FACTS 2021
Hello Operators.Once again we find a very well produced test confirming what we’ve known on the channel, for the past few years. Lead Acid battery […]
PowerFilm Lightsaver Max Microsoft Surface Charging off grid
Hello Operator. Many of you have asked about charging the Microsoft Surface Go 2, using the PowerFilm Lightsaver Max. PrefaceThe beauty of the PowerFilm Lightsaver […]
PowerFilm Lightsaver Max Radio Compatibility List
Hello Operators Last year I published a video on portable power for QRP – 20 watts radios. That video was focused on the PowerFilm Solar, […]
Chuwi Larkbox Pro Off Grid Power
Hello Operators. Recently the Larkbox Pro from Chuwi was introduced on the channel, as an effective low power yet capable mini PC for ham radio […]
Icom IC-705 & PowerFilm Lightsaver Max | Portable QRP
Hello Operators. I recently posted a video about portable power for QRP & QRP+ radios. As always portable power is an incredibly popular topic on […]
QRO isn’t always required for regional communications
Hello Operators. Today let’s talk about sustainable output power for grid down ham radio communications. In the video at the bottom of this post, there […]
When “Standards” get in the way of common sense. Anderson Powerpoles
Hello Operators Today we are talking about Anderson powerpoles, interoperability for DC power, and whether or not standards are useful when they begin to hold […]
Lower Power, Less Gear!
Hello Operators. You all know I spend an awful lot of time on the radio. I’m always trying to find an optimal configuration for my […]
DIY Camping Lanterns | Survival Lilly
Hello Operators. Winter field day is coming and for most of us, that means operating in the dark. I wish I would have thought of […]