Beyond LOS (Line of sight)
In preparedness, we can often rely too heavily upon VHF and UHF Communications, with lightweight and portable handheld radios. Let’s discuss how to mitigate the […]
Data comms
Winlink VaraFM VaraHF Project
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 […]
Xiegu x6100 on FT8 & Chameleon F-LOOP 3.0
Patio portable with the Xiegu X6100 & Chameleon F-LOOP 3.0 | #OH8STN
Solar Powered Winlink RMS overview Wavetalkers
Off-Grid Winlink RMS Gateway Powerdd by PowerFilm Solar
Xiegu x6100 Winlink Express Setup
Hello Operators.This is just a quick blog post showing you how I set up the Xiegu X6100 with Winlink Express. It really is very simple. […]
Reducing the Cable Mess | Digirig Mobile
Hello Operators. We are always on the lookout for audio & CAT control interfaces offering pragmatic benefits for the off-grid, EMCOMM and field radio operator. […]
Portable Ham Radio with a Microsoft Surface FAQ
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is ideal for portable ham radio data modes, according to a series of tests discussed in a blog post by Julian (OH8STN). The device’s lightweight design, Windows 10 operating system, and compatibility with software like Winlink Express and Vara HF made it an optimal choice for portable ham radio operations, EMCOMM, or Preparedness.
Off Grid Ham Radio | Portable Winlink
Hello OperatorsIn this mini-episode of off grid Ham Radio with OH8STN, Snapper and I take the Icom IC-705, Microsoft Surface Go2, Chameleon MPAS 2.0 and […]
Circumventing Ham Radio Jamming
Hello OperatorsIn this episode of OH8STN Ham Radio, we take a look at circumventing ham radio jamming using digital mode communications. A couple of weeks […]
JS8Call Net Weekly each Sunday
Hello Operators.This message about a new weekly JS8Call Net running every Sunday. It came in over WInlink this morning, so I thought it would be […]