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Voice vs Asynchronous Data for Survival Radio and Prepping

January 17, 2023 Julian OH8STN 2

Someone asked if either Voice or Data were better for prepper comms. My answer could surprise you.This post is an addendum to the video Voice […]

PowerFilm Solar Panels: Where to buy?

December 13, 2021 Julian OH8STN 0

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 […]

Portable Off-Grid and QRP Ham Radio

December 5, 2021 Julian OH8STN 9

Hello Operators.Today on OH8STN Ham Radio we discuss a portable ham radio camping trip with OH8HUB. We found ourselves hot tent camping during a severe […]

DIY599 PA500 IC-705 Testing JS8Call

September 1, 2021 Julian OH8STN 0

Hello Operators. Overnight testing with the Icom ic-705 and the DIY 599 PA500 amplifier. The results were quite astonishing. For the past couple of weeks […]

Vertical Axis WInd Turbine Project

August 6, 2021 Julian OH8STN 5

Updated 29 April 2024 Check out the latest updates to this wind power project at the off-grid ham shack. https://oh8stn.org/blog/2024/01/23/charging-a-lifepo4-battery-with-wind-power/ Hello Operators. In today’s episode […]

PowerFilm Solar Panel Buyers Guide FAQ

June 24, 2021 Julian OH8STN 6

Hello OperatorsI suspect it has something to do with ARRL field day, potential SHTF or something else but recently, there’s been lots of questions coming […]

Faraday Gear Bag from Off Grid Trek

June 10, 2021 Julian OH8STN 0

Hello Operators.This isn’t really the normal type of thing I share, but thought many of you would find it interesting. So why do you need […]

Red Cross – Red Crescent Winlink Exercise May 08 2021

April 29, 2021 Julian OH8STN 0

Hello Operators.I received this announcement from a couple of different operators. It seems like a great opportunity to support something good, while improving upon our […]

Kentucky Winlink NET

April 22, 2021 Julian OH8STN 2

Hello operatorsIf you missed yesterday’s winlink Wednesday check-ins, Kentucky’s holding there winlink net today, Thursday April 22nd. Operators anywhere are welcome to participate. Please use […]