Cross-training builds real resilience. This weekend combined HF communications, fieldcraft, and marksmanship in the swamps of Puolanka, Finland—proving that preparedness isn’t theory, it’s practice.
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.
A new tool is emerging for operators using hardware Robust Packet modems — a way to bring real keyboard-to-keyboard chat to HF using the same […]
An operator said: I think I may be having some receive issues with Robust Packet. Several operators have asked what settings I recommend for the […]
Begin forwared message: Dear Mr. Julian, I hope this note finds you well. I’m reaching out as a fellow ham and a fan of your […]
Field testing the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 portable HF antenna from Hailuoto Island KP24iX during a POTA/WWFF activation using SSB and FT8.
I just pre-ordered the new Icom IC-7300MK2. Its reduced current draw finally makes this legendary HF rig off-grid friendly!
The Lab599 TX-500MP is a rugged 160–6m, 10W manpack radio built for QRP SSB, digital modes, and serious grid-down or off-grid comms.
By now most of us would agree that the Lab599 TX-500MP is the Ultimate rugged field radio. In this blog/video, I’ll show you my very first Winlink session using this preparedness-minded HF Radio.
QRP is the heart of my field communications strategy—but sometimes, it just isn’t enough. In this post, I walk through a real-world Winlink session that failed when conditions didn’t cooperate. When communication really matters, what do you do next?
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