Rugged field radio headsets | Ear Pro
Recently I’ve been searching for a ham radio headset. One which would be rugged enough for field radio and preparedness. Here’s what I came up […]
Grid Down Communications
FCC Grants an ARRL Emergency Request Permitting Higher Data
Rate Transmissions for Hurricane Relief Communications
SB QST ARL ARLB018ARLB018 FCC Grants an ARRL Emergency Request to Permit Higher DataRate Transmissions for Hurricane Relief Communications The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted […]
SIGINT: Power & Bandwidth
When we’re thinking about SIGINT, excessive power and bandwidth are not conducive to a low-profile survival radio strategy!
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 […]
Pocket Portable Solar Generator for Ham Radio
A Pocket Solar Generator for portable ham radio, on today’s episode of OH8STN Ham Radio Hello Operators.Today we are talking about ultra.lightweight portable power for […]
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 […]
Solar Powered Winlink RMS overview Wavetalkers
Off-Grid Winlink RMS Gateway Powerdd by PowerFilm Solar
Lead Acid vs Lithium or Are bloggers lying?
Hello Operators. I don’t normally call out other bloggers but today is one of those days. Research is one aspect of my Youtube channel and […]
Ebike Solar Charging How to
The post provides a detailed guide to creating a portable solar charger for an e-bike using only solar panels, a charge controller, and the e-bike battery. The system is lightweight and doesn’t need an inverter. It details two scenarios: charging the e-bike battery while stationary, and using one battery while charging a second. Additionally, it explains the concept of pedal-assist, the role of a boost charge controller, and how to achieve off-grid e-bike charging.
PowerFilm Solar Panels: Where to buy?
Hello Operators.Today on OH8STN Ham Radio we are answering the question where we can buy PowerFilm solar panels. I have been using portable solar panels […]