Supporting OH8STN

UPDATED 28APRIL2024

An easy way to support the channel and blog is through my partner and affiliate links. Using these links doesn’t cost you anything, but may bring a small commission or new gear for testing to the channel.

If you want the easiest way to support the channel (most bang for the buck) please donate through my PayPal. Thanks.

Here are the current discounts and affiliate links.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that at zero cost to you, I will earn an Amazon affiliate or eBay Partner commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.

Affiliate Links

Affiliate links are the most common way of passively supporting the channel and blog. Using these links won’t cost you anything, but may bring a small commision to the channel/blog when you use them.

Buy me a rootbear through PayPal: Although not an affiliate link, if you just want to shoot a small thanks this way, this is the best way to do it.
Buy me a rootbeer https://oh8stn.net/TipJar

Ham Radio Prep: Ham Radio Prep is the best way to study for and get your ham radio license in the United States. Use “Julian20” for a discount when signing up. Ham Radio Prep: https://www.hamradioprep.com/

Direct channel support

  • PayPal: Another way to support the blog and channel is through PayPal.
    Most viewers/readers use this when they want to send a one time “tip” for something they particularly enjoyed seeing/reading on the channel or blog.
    Here is a direct link to my PayPal tipjar:
  • Patreon & YouTube Members: Become a YouTube channel member or join the Patreon community, to get bonus short format videos and spoilers before everyone else.

Power Queen LiFePO4

Power Queen offers a range of LiFePO4 batteries for off-grid use. These batteries are available throughout the European Union, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In fact, you can get a 5% discount using JULIANOH8STN while shopping on their various websites.

Use discount code JULIANOH8STN

Power Queen made the “Building an off-grid ham shack” project possible. Please show some love.

Power Queen selection for off-grid ham radio

Retevis Dual-Band HTs

You can support the channel when purchasing a Retevis dualband HT or accessories. So far we have talked about the RA79, RA89 and HD1 DMR radio on the blog and channel. These are an budget friendly alternative to their Japanese couterparts, and excellent way to get started.

Retevis Ailunce HD1 DMR Ham Radio

The HD1 DMR radio with built-in GPS is fully DMR Tier I and Tier II compliant, has built-in APRS, Cross-band operation, 3000 channels 256 zones and up to 200000 contacts; support signal call group call and all call; IP67 waterproof allows us to use it in rain, snow or other harsh weather. The HD1 also supports charging over USB-C. This can be done from the radio, or via the charging dock.

These are affiliate links. The channel receives a small commission if you use these links to purchase your radio.

Retevis RA79 (Affiliate link):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD3PHGH7?maas=maas_adg_539B5C5B2AF4F06FCCEDF90F1B361942_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

Retevis RA89 (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCNQT27K?maas=maas_adg_B651034F3AD3BBF9B6E169D10EE77C4B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

Retevis sent over their affiliate links for the HD2. Some of these links will bring commissions to the channel, without any cost to you.

Banner Sponsor

If you are a company wanting to support the website, a banner is the easiest way to do it.
Current banner for one year is $350 (29 August 2023). Banner support funds the blog, storage and bandwidth on the website. Use this link to send it over, then I’ll reply to the email you used to send it over with banner instructions. I can also make a banner for you if you don’t already have one. Then the only thing missing is the link you’d like the banner to point to. The banner will automatically dissapear one year from the publish date, but feel free to renew or update it.
I prefer banners from manufacturers have sent over gear for review.

The channel and blog are a 100% not-for-profit undertaking. It is also 100% viewer supported. This means no money is accepted for reviews. Any support coming in, is put right back in to the channel, blog, website hosting and/or used to support new content creation.

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