Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF: OH8STN
Hello Operators Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF is now available on Amazon Kindle. This handbook brings together the antenna systems covered throughout my field work […]
Preparedness
Ham Radio, Marksmanship & Fieldcraft
This video presents a three-day cross-training trip in Puolanka, Finland, where HF radio, fieldcraft, and marksmanship are brought together in one practical outing. It shows […]
Cross-training: Communications, Fieldcraft, and Marksmanship
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.
IC-7300MK2: Why a 0.7 A Receive Draw Actually Matters Off-Grid
I just pre-ordered the new Icom IC-7300MK2. Its reduced current draw finally makes this legendary HF rig off-grid friendly!
Data modes with the Ultimate Field Radio: Lab599 TX-500MP
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.
Off-Grid Power For Emergency Communications (ebook and print)
Hello Operators, Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications just received a major update—and it’s now a standalone book. Here’s what’s new: You’ll also notice a couple […]
Emergency Winlink Gateway
A field-tested look at the Emergency Winlink Gateway—an off-grid, low-power HF email system built for rapid deployment during real-world disasters.
New Release: Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications
New Release: Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications
New Release: Increased Tensions
Many of us have watched the new cold war brewing for some time now. This increase in tensions has had a profound impact on my […]
Portable Ham Radio on Solar Power Giveaway
OH8STN Portable Ham Radio on Solar Power GIVEAWAY 2024.