The U.S. calls DJI a security risk, yet no allies have banned their drones. Lawmakers funded by defense interests push the ban while U.S. and Israeli firms stand to profit. This isn’t about safety—it’s about politics, money, and who controls the drone market.
Hello Operators, Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications just received a major update—and it’s now a standalone book. Here’s what’s new: You’ll also notice a couple […]
A field-proven look at wireless data communications using the Icom IC-705 and Microsoft Surface Go—now revisited in light of the newly released Yaesu FTX-1. Compare features, and true cable-free operation for modern ham radio in the field.
New Release: Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications
Starlink supporting victims of the California wildfires
Introducing the LiNK500 RPR TNC: A Versatile Tool for Digital Amateur Radio The LiNK500 RPR TNC is a highly versatile device designed to meet the […]
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 […]
The Off-Grid Ham Shack series discusses creating a self-sufficient ham radio station or ‘Ham Shack’ capable of operating on solar power during any grid down scenario, emphasizing the importance of an energy strategy for off-grid communications. This system includes solar panels, a charge controller, battery, and power distribution system. Key elements are the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels to harness solar energy, a solar charge controller to regulate energy flow and prevent battery overcharging or damage, and a battery to store energy for later. As well, power distribution ensures the allocation of power to multiple devices simultaneously. A grid-down energy strategy is crucial to any communication-related emergency, be it CB, FRS, GMRS, MURS or PMR radio, UHF CB, DMR, DStar, Meshtastic or LoRa communications.
There are very few words! Many of you already know what I would say, if I were going to say something. There’s no need for […]
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 […]
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