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 […]
Yaesu FT-817ND
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 […]
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, […]
There can be only one!
the impossible question. Which portable ham radio do I choose?
Raspberry Pi Case for DRAWS Hat
Hello operators. Although I’m working on the solar generator project, other projects are still being prepped in the background. The DRAWS Hat is one of […]
Stupid DC Socket design on Yaesu FT-817 FT-818
Hello Operators One of the most stupid things about the Yaesu ft-817nd & Yaesu ft-818 is the (extremely prone to failure) DC socket design for […]
Yaesu FT-817ND QRP Gokit
Having another kit to work with gives me a chance to keep the qrp radio offline, for some much-needed rethinking and catching up. This is […]