In May 2023, Julian OH8STN, Ed WQ2U, and Oliver DL4KA set off on an off-grid communications field test above the Arctic Circle. The team aims to test new strategies for off-grid communications, spanning portable power, robust hardware, and antenna efficiency. The expedition will take place near Rovaniemi, Finland. Also, part of the testing includes new robust packet radio capabilities and power supplies. The team encourages interaction from the community via Winlink and APRS messages.
When discussing efficient low power communications, it is impossible to deny the effectiveness of narrow bandwidth data, even at low power levels. But wait, there’s […]
Seems the (TR)uSDX QRP, and open source ham radio community are under attack again. Normally don’t share drama, but thought it was important. Summary & […]
An Intelligent LiFePO4 portable power pack for off grid ham radio by DL4KA Oliver of DIY599. Hello Operators.Today we are interviewing Oliver DL4KA the popular […]
Random wire antennas are sometimes necessary when more efficient solutions aren’t possible. Let’s join Gil F4WBY in learning how to build our own. In this […]
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