Beyond LOS (Line of sight)
In preparedness, we can often rely too heavily upon VHF and UHF Communications, with lightweight and portable handheld radios. Let’s discuss how to mitigate the […]
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Ham Radio Adventure Dog Snapper Update
Snapper the adventure dog update de OH8STN
Winlink VaraFM VaraHF Project
Hello Operators I recently started work on a long overdue Winlink project. The project is a gateway serving the Northern Gulf of Bothnia coastal region […]
Interview Oliver DL4KA PA500
Hello OperatorsPlease welcome Oliver DL4KA who joins us in an interview about the latest developments on the PA500 portable amplifier and upcoming projects from DIY599. […]
QSO Today Ham Expo OH8STN
Hello Operators.Just in case you all are interested, i’ll be presenting at the QSO Today Ham Radio Expo on Sunday. There will be a live […]
Lead Acid vs Lithium or Are bloggers lying?
Hello Operators. I don’t normally call out other bloggers but today is one of those days. Research is one aspect of my Youtube channel and […]
Chameleon LEFS | 40m end fed half wave antenna
Hello Operators. Today on OH8STN Ham Radio we are discussing a Portable Ham Radio HF antenna that covers 6 HF bands, yet requires no antenna […]
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 […]
Portable Ham Radio with a Microsoft Surface FAQ
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is ideal for portable ham radio data modes, according to a series of tests discussed in a blog post by Julian (OH8STN). The device’s lightweight design, Windows 10 operating system, and compatibility with software like Winlink Express and Vara HF made it an optimal choice for portable ham radio operations, EMCOMM, or Preparedness.
Off Grid Ham Radio | Portable Winlink
Hello OperatorsIn this mini-episode of off grid Ham Radio with OH8STN, Snapper and I take the Icom IC-705, Microsoft Surface Go2, Chameleon MPAS 2.0 and […]