Storm Prep: Portable Ham Radio Caravan
A single Winlink message changed everything. I was prepping for wind—but what came was a full-spectrum storm. This post captures what happened, as it happened, from inside the Portable Ham Radio Caravan.
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LiNK500 RPR TNC: The Ultimate Tool for Data Mode Ham Radio Operators
Introducing the LiNK500 RPR TNC: A Versatile Tool for Digital Amateur Radio The LiNK500 RPR TNC is a highly versatile device designed to meet the […]
New Release: Starlink and Ham Radio
Since the disaster brought on by Hurricane Helene, followed up with the unnecessarily complex and utterly disordered and mismanaged FEMA response, I thought it time […]
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 […]
Microsoft Surface for Portable Ham Radio Data modes
Setting up a Microsoft Surface Go for Portable Ham Radio Data Modes.
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.
Efficient QRP Data communications
When discussing efficient low power communications, it is impossible to deny the effectiveness of narrow bandwidth data, even at low power levels. But wait, there’s […]
Stealth QRP Transmitter in Berlin
Operating a stealth QRP transmitter in a Berlin hotel room was an interesting ham radio experiment. Far away from home or even in a foreign […]
Asynchronous P2P Messaging VarAC
Hello Operators.VarAC just stepped up its Asynchronous P2P Messaging capabilities.Pay attention! This is huge!https://www.varac-hamradio.com73Julian oh8stn