Modularity in Off-Grid Field Radio
After testing a modular HF radio go kit concept last May, I wonder why we don’t see more modularity in the ham radio community. Hello […]
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Arctic Circle Off Grid 2023
In May 2023, Julian OH8STN, Ed WQ2U, and Oliver DL4KA set off on an off-grid communications field test above the Arctic Circle. The team aims to test new strategies for off-grid communications, spanning portable power, robust hardware, and antenna efficiency. The expedition will take place near Rovaniemi, Finland. Also, part of the testing includes new robust packet radio capabilities and power supplies. The team encourages interaction from the community via Winlink and APRS messages.
QRP NVIS Data Modes Go Kit (TR)uSDX
The (TR)uSDX is a budget-friendly HF radio covering the 80, 60, 40, 30 & 20 meter bands. Add a Digirig & tablet computer to it, […]
Portable JS8Call Saturday 12 OCT 2019
Hello Operators. On Saturday October 12 2019, I’ll be operating JS8Call portable, on 40m, during daylight hours. I’ll be operating /P as oh8stn/p with the […]
Grid Down EMCOMM Winter Edition
Hello Operators. Extreme weather and grid failures in various degrees, are a fact of life in many parts of the world. More often than not […]
And they laughed… Man Portable Amateur Radio Field Station
I remember that April 2017 radar challenge. The freezing rain, the frostbite, the realization of not being adequately setup for the conditions I operate in. […]
Ham Radio Biathlon Prepping for the RaDAR Challenge
Hello Operators My passion for man portable field communications it’s no secret. In preparation for the RaDAR Challenge, I decided to challenge myself with a […]
Field Day 2018 – Every day is field day
Almost every day is field day for me, “Special Event” optional. The excitement of Field Day is seeing so many other stations out working /P […]
Portable HF Station in a 5.56 Ammo Can
Hello Operators Last weekend, I spend a few days up North near Rovaniemi Finland at 66°North. I took the Yaesu FT-891 out for two days […]
Arctic Field Test Chameleon EMCOMM III Portable
Hello Operators. Today I’m at KP26JL. This is between Rovaniemi and Yli-Tornio Finland. The goal of todays trip is to deploy the solar powered Field […]