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Pre-Order Grid Down Emergency Communications 

October 7, 2024 Julian OH8STN 0

This is a eBook pre-order. The release date is December 24, 2024 In a world where traditional communications can fail when you need them most, […]

Impromptu QRP JS8Call QSO with Icom IC-705

March 9, 2024 Julian OH8STN 1

Radio enthusiast details QSO with GW4OZU using Icom IC-705, demonstrating JS8Call’s efficacy in low-power HF communications.

Retevis Ailunce HD2 DMR Radio is here!

March 6, 2024 Julian OH8STN 9

The Retevis Ailunce HD2 is finally here! Here’s a short preview of the highlights. A few weeks before this post was published, Retevis reached out […]

Radio Chest Pack harness VHF/UHF voice & data

November 9, 2023 Julian OH8STN 5

A radio chest pack harness for your dual-band VHF/UHF HT, ATAK tablet Computer, and capable of voice and data communications.

Modularity in Off-Grid Field Radio

July 10, 2023 Julian OH8STN 1

After testing a modular HF radio go kit concept last May, I wonder why we don’t see more modularity in the ham radio community. Hello […]

Disaster in Rolling Fork Mississippi

March 25, 2023 Julian OH8STN 6

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 […]

Snake oil The promise of License free Off-Grid Comms

March 22, 2023 Julian OH8STN 5

There are no shortcuts in Survival Radio
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Starting point: Off Grid Survival Radio

February 20, 2023 Julian OH8STN 4

One of the most asked questions in off grid ham radio for preparedness is “Where to start?” I’ll try to answer that question. Hello Operators.If […]

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