VPN for life, at a discount
Not sure if you run a virtual private network (VPN) or not, or if you pay for the service of a VPN. But just in case you do or want to, I am passing along a deal that I have absolutely no affiliation...
View ArticlePacket Radio
Finally got my HF rig set up to do digital communications. The only one I've used so far is PSK 31. It is amazing how much less power is needed to get solid printable messages out and how easy it is to...
View ArticleProtection for ham radios?
i am wondering if the radio operators have protection for their radios in case of H.E.M.P. and what you use.
View ArticleMilitary phonics, Police or?
SHTF TEOTWAWKI WWROL Ideas on which would be preferred? Military Phonics. Police Phonics. Custom Phonics. Other. Clint Eastwood movie, "The Good, the Bad, the Ugly". Clint and Tuco are riding a wagon...
View ArticleThe need to use your radios
It seems that many people want to get radios for "just in case" but have no interest in using them before any emergency event. It's been said on here many times that idea doesn't work. Had an...
View ArticleBought a New Radio
Went to the HAMFEST in Atlanta Nov4-5 and bought a new radio. I bought a YAESU FT8900R quad band radio. 2,6,10m and 70cm. Going to set it up and use it this weekend on 2m and 70cm. We shall see how...
View ArticleComm Van as farraday cage?
Hello friends. Looking for a little input. Recently bought a large military comm van from the local fire dept. Ugly as sin to be sure. It's shaped like a modern truck mounted slide in but much larger....
View ArticleReview: BTech UV-50X2
Please note this is an amateur radio requiring a license to operate legally. This radio will transmit on FRS, GMRS and MURS frequencies but it is technically illegal to do so. My objective is to...
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HB-1B radio set, a battery operated QRP rig
This summer I was able to attend a sorta local hamfest - specifically looking for a HB-1B. I was lucky enough to find one that lit up, put out 5+ watts and looked to be fully operational. I was able -...
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QRP kit - the PFR-3 backpacking radio set
Since I've posted on the MFJ-9200 and the You Kits HB-1B, I thought I'd post another backpack radio. The Portable Field Radio Ver 3 (PFR-3) QRP radio. The PFR-3 is sold as a kit and now has an improved...
View ArticleRadio Garden
In emergency situations, or a SHTF situation, I have often wondered about radio transmission, especially if the grid is down. I would imagine there might be transmission with the help of generators,...
View ArticleHow many HAM radio operators on forum
How many licensed HAM radio operators do we have on the forum. Just curios. As you can tell I'm a HAM operator, and by the way so is my wife, both Tech class right now. I have been studying for my...
View ArticleKenwood thd74a
Does anyone have a Kenwood thd74a? Just got one but it's in the mail. Haven't messed with Dstar or aprs yet so it will be new. Half way think it won't work so well where I am but if it doesn't I...
View ArticleBatteries for mobiles
Does anyone have success stories running their mobiles from a battery? I'm interested in hearing about the battery types you've tried, which were more successful than others, and what methods you used...
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The MFJ-9200 - a good deal on a rig now only found on the used market
Jan 2017 - MFJ is no longer selling the -9200 transceiver. As of 1 Jan there is no NOS available. Unless you are able to buy used - the rig is gone. Now, we wait to see if they will even offer a...
View ArticleYou tube channe
Was wondering if anyone here has set up a youtube channel? If so was it a hassle or easy to set up?
View ArticleChild locator and communicator
I have 3 "little" children (by my definition). That means when they go out to play, ride their bikes, visit the other neighborhood children, or even head out to the back yard I would rather keep an eye...
View ArticleYeasu 991A & MFJ Mag Loops?
I am thinking about purchasing a Yeasu 991A or 450D rig in June and try using a MFJ Mag Loop antenna installed in my attic due to my HOA restrictions. Suggestion/Comments regarding either please!...
View ArticleBeofeng for the price!
I have looked at these for years and always thought , gotta be junk . well my yeasu and Icom all need new batteries the cost of the replacement was 40 bucks ea and up. So I bought 5 UV5R Beofeng...
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