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Best HF Ham Radio for Grid Down Survival

February 17, 2023 Julian OH8STN 3

Choosing the best HF Ham Radio for off-grid or grid-down survival communications is challenging. In this blog, we go through key features every HF survival […]

It’s finally dead! Yaesu FT-818 discontinued

December 30, 2022 Julian OH8STN 9

Yaesu has finally discontinued the Yaesu FT-818. For me, this was long overdue! Hello operators. I have been a Yaesu FT-81x owner since just after […]

DIY LiFePO4 Battery – Pocket Portable

July 18, 2022 Julian OH8STN 2

Hello OperatorsThis is a simple 12v battery pack. It is purpose built for a balance of size, weight, energy density and storage capacity. As our […]

Reducing the Cable Mess | Digirig Mobile

October 30, 2021 Julian OH8STN 10

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.  […]

PowerFilm Lightsaver Max Microsoft Surface Charging off grid

May 4, 2021 Julian OH8STN 11

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

April 23, 2021 Julian OH8STN 12

Hello Operators Last year I published a video on portable power for QRP – 20 watts radios. That video was focused on the PowerFilm Solar, […]

There can be only one!

November 21, 2020 Julian OH8STN 1

the impossible question. Which portable ham radio do I choose?

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