Best HF Ham Radio for Grid Down Survival
Choosing the best HF Ham Radio for off-grid or grid-down survival communications is challenging. In this blog, we go through key features every HF survival […]
Xiegu X5105
DIY LiFePO4 Battery – Pocket Portable
Hello OperatorsThis is a simple 12v battery pack. It is purpose built for a balance of size, weight, energy density and storage capacity. As our […]
Microsoft Surface or Raspberry Pi field computer?
Hello Operators.In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with a Microsoft Surface for ham […]
Reducing the Cable Mess | Digirig Mobile
Hello Operators. We are always on the lookout for audio & CAT control interfaces offering pragmatic benefits for the off-grid, EMCOMM and field radio operator. […]
Portable Ham Radio Amplifier | DIY599 PA500
Hello Operators As most of you know, off-grid ham radio is as much about reducing our current consumption, as it is about getting our signals […]
PowerFilm Lightsaver Max Microsoft Surface Charging off grid
Hello Operator. Many of you have asked about charging the Microsoft Surface Go 2, using the PowerFilm Lightsaver Max. PrefaceThe beauty of the PowerFilm Lightsaver […]
PowerFilm Lightsaver Max Radio Compatibility List
Hello Operators Last year I published a video on portable power for QRP – 20 watts radios. That video was focused on the PowerFilm Solar, […]
Xiegu G90 & Winlink Express
Hello Operators Some time ago I was able to get the Xiegu X5105 up and running with Winlink Express. This was a big deal because […]
Xiegu X5105 Xggcomms Digimode-4 HF WeatherFax App on Android
Hello Operators This is another post and video featuring the XGGComms Digimode-4 audio and cat control interface for the Xiegu X5105 and G90. In this […]
Winlink with Xiegu X5105 and Xggcomms Digimode-4 interface
Hello Operators Someone asked if it was possible to use the Xiegu X5105 and Xggcomms Digimode-4 audio/CAT interface with Winlink. After 30 minutes of experimenting […]