Ham Radio NVIS for Regional Communications
Hello Operators. My buddy Gil F4WBY the Radio Prepper, just published amazing video on Regional Communications using NVIS or near vertical incidence skywave. Like myself, […]
Education
Ham Radio Off Grid with OH8STN
Hello Operators There are often misconceptions about Communications off grid or what off grid actually means. That’s what we’re talking about today. There’s a lot […]
The best ham radio antenna?
Hello operators. Every now and then I receive a questions like; What’s the best antenna? Which one do you prefer? Is this antenna better than […]
Better Power Distribution for Portable Ops.
Hello Operators We’ve done lots of work on the channel with portable power for portable ops. We’ve even discussed power distribution on the channel but […]
The Cost of Portable Off Grid Solar Power
Hello Operators. The first image you see in this post was taken in Lapland back in August 2018. It’s one of the scenes from The […]
Super Antenna MP1 Ham Radio Go Kit (Episode notes)
Hello Operators. In this video we head out to KP35WD Korpinen Finland, using the Super Antenna MP1 and the rest of my ham radio go […]
Stupid DC Socket design on Yaesu FT-817 FT-818
Hello Operators One of the most stupid things about the Yaesu ft-817nd & Yaesu ft-818 is the (extremely prone to failure) DC socket design for […]
Importance of a Clean Digital Signal
Hello Operators Todays topic is overdriving our digital modes audio, and the effects it has on other operators trying to use the same band. I […]
Portable Off Grid Power for the Raspberry Pi
Hello Operators I’ve had a couple of requests to describe how I power the Raspberry Pi from my portable station power, in the field. Well […]
Why PowerFilm Solar?
Hello Operators. Someone asked why I use PowerFilm Solar panels for my off grid expeditions, survival and field deployment. The answer is simple. In a […]