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Best HF Ham Radio for Grid Down Survival

February 17, 2023 Julian OH8STN 3

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 […]

DIY LiFePO4 Battery – Pocket Portable

July 18, 2022 Julian OH8STN 2

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?

November 3, 2021 Julian OH8STN 1

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

October 30, 2021 Julian OH8STN 10

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

July 29, 2021 Julian OH8STN 9

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

May 4, 2021 Julian OH8STN 11

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

April 23, 2021 Julian OH8STN 12

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

December 14, 2020 Julian OH8STN 1

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

December 6, 2020 Julian OH8STN 0

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

December 6, 2020 Julian OH8STN 0

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 […]

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