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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, […]

There can be only one!

November 21, 2020 Julian OH8STN 1

the impossible question. Which portable ham radio do I choose?

Raspberry Pi Case for DRAWS Hat

February 7, 2019 Julian OH8STN 0

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

October 3, 2018 Julian OH8STN 0

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

February 24, 2018 Julian OH8STN 0

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 […]

Yaesu FT-818 Update

February 24, 2018 Julian OH8STN 0

yaesu ft818 hype and preorders

VA3OSO loads up a fence for the Ontario NVIS event

September 25, 2017 Julian OH8STN 0

I’m always excited to see VA3OSO sharing new YouTube videos working portable. This time he takes out the ft-817 to activate 40 and 80m for […]

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