SIGINT: Relying on CW Capture with your SDR
In a thread from Wyoming Survival, he posted about trying to learn Morse code. I replied that if you’re not there, for whatever reason, to […]
off-grid communications
Lab599 TX-500MP Wireless Data Setup | LiNK500MP Mk2 Bluetooth CAT Control | Ham Radio FT8 JS8Call Winlink
In this video I demonstrate how to set up the Lab599 TX-500MP with the LiNK500MP Mk2 using Bluetooth wireless audio and CAT control on Windows […]
The New LiNK500MP Mk2 for the Lab599 TX-500MP
Portable operators have wanted a radio that can survive real field conditions for years. Not park activations. Not picnic-table deployments. Real field work. Rain, snow, […]
Icom IC-705 – If I Were Icom
When the Icom IC-705 launched in 2020, it did not just enter the market. It changed the conversation around portable amateur radio. Not slightly. Not […]
Most Operators don’t get this radio: Lab599 TX-500MP
Most operators don’t understand the point of the Lab599 TX-500MP. It wasn’t designed with all the bells and whistles found in most portable ham radio […]
The DJI Drone Ban: What They’re Not Saying Out Loud
The U.S. calls DJI a security risk, yet no allies have banned their drones. Lawmakers funded by defense interests push the ban while U.S. and Israeli firms stand to profit. This isn’t about safety—it’s about politics, money, and who controls the drone market.
RX Settings for RPR LiNK500 Teensy TNC, AFSK Data Modes – Robust Packet
An operator said: I think I may be having some receive issues with Robust Packet. Several operators have asked what settings I recommend for the […]
IC-7300MK2: Why a 0.7 A Receive Draw Actually Matters Off-Grid
I just pre-ordered the new Icom IC-7300MK2. Its reduced current draw finally makes this legendary HF rig off-grid friendly!
LiNK500MP Interface for Lab599 TX-500MP
Discover the LiNK500MP — a purpose-built interface for the Lab599 TX-500MP that adds Robust Packet, digital audio, GPS, 12V input, Bluetooth LE, and mic passthrough. Ideal for off-grid and emergency ham radio communications.
Off-Grid Power For Emergency Communications (ebook and print)
Hello Operators, Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications just received a major update—and it’s now a standalone book. Here’s what’s new: You’ll also notice a couple […]