Telescopic masts – Solar Powered Field Station
The first of two telescopic masts have arrived. I’ll be using the telescopic masts for two different antennas, on deployment with the solar powered Field Station. Naturally and […]
Ham Radio
Getting started with Amateur Field Communications EP01
Hello operators. After a couple of angry emails, I decided to publish the episode notes for: Getting started in Amateur Field Communications. ☺ Honestly I […]
Lead Acid & AGM Batteries are a No Go!
Today while sitting here working on a video about portable Comms, I received a question from the operator asking me about AGM batteries for hiking. […]
All WX Field Station Original Concept
It’s taken some time to get off the ground, but I’m happy to announce the All Weather Solar-Powered Field Station project. The All Weather Solar-Powered […]
DIY LIFEPO4 Power for Ham Radio Update
Hello operators. I thought I’d share a couple of updates with you on the 10Ah version of the DIY lithium iron phosphate power project. Heatshrink […]
Amateur Comms & Off-Grid Power Post Disaster
The loss of grid-tied power and communications in places like Puerto Rico & Dominique, shows us the importance of unconvintional strategies for amateur field comms […]
Portable Ham Radio Tips & Tricks EP1 from Signal Search
I was looking for some new channels on YouTube or Instagram, hopefully channels which skip the entertainment, and focus purely on providing the education. Well, […]
Gil F4WBY – New Elecraft KX2 Firmware for MH3 Microphone
Once again our good friend Gil F4WBY tests and demonstrates new functionality with the Elecraft kx2. Gil loads up new firmware, giving the KX2 a […]
Portable 5Ah LiFePO4 battery pack for ham radio
Once again, I put out the question about another battery build. The votes point to a smaller, lighter pack. Well, on October 04 2017, parts […]
QRP/p With an FT-817 20w PowerFilm & 10Ah LiFePO4 pack
Quite often I sit out here at a nice spot along the sea enjoying the final moments of the summer/autumn. Even with the sun quite […]