Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF: OH8STN
Hello Operators Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF is now available on Amazon Kindle. This handbook brings together the antenna systems covered throughout my field work […]
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Ham Radio, Marksmanship & Fieldcraft
This video presents a three-day cross-training trip in Puolanka, Finland, where HF radio, fieldcraft, and marksmanship are brought together in one practical outing. It shows […]
Lab599 TX-500MP: Getting Started
The Lab599 TX-500MP is built for real-world field work, not the shack. It’s tough, efficient, and ready for off-grid communications when it matters most. With the BP-550 battery pack and LiNK500MP, it becomes a self-contained HF and data station that just works, wherever you deploy it. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
Cross-training: Communications, Fieldcraft, and Marksmanship
Cross-training builds real resilience. This weekend combined HF communications, fieldcraft, and marksmanship in the swamps of Puolanka, Finland—proving that preparedness isn’t theory, it’s practice.
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!
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 […]
New Release: Increased Tensions
Many of us have watched the new cold war brewing for some time now. This increase in tensions has had a profound impact on my […]
New Release: Communications Preparedness & Strategy: Grid Down Emergency Communications Book update
Hello Operators.I’m excited to announce the availability of a brand-new standalone chapter from my upcoming ebook: “Grid Down Emergency Communications: How to Stay Connected When […]
Pre-Order Grid Down Emergency Communications
This is a eBook pre-order. The release date is December 24, 2024 In a world where traditional communications can fail when you need them most, […]