Source - Hermes // rhizomatica The take form the ham community NSF/Mozilla contest awards $400K for HF linked EMCOM cell net idea Money quote:...
So my brother-in-law and I both got our ham license recently and we have been messing around with the 2 meter band. I can talk to him directly at...
Can anyone recommend a hand held radio that has great range, is easy to operate and is not expensive? Thinking of something for the family in...
Communications after a SHTF event will be of the utmost importance. It is a must, to make sure both you and those whom you care about, are...
I was just reading @ED GEiN's post on portable communications. It caused me to reminisce a bit. I hadn't thought about this particular rig in...
I've learned from another thread people answered that I definitely should have a Portable Ham Radio to monitor for an end of the world situation....
In a recent thread several people recommended getting a Ham Radio for TEOTWAWKI or SHTF developing into TEOTWAWKI situations. Other than...
I have a reputation for destroying phones, usually within the first two weeks of purchase, but I have been using a phone called a SnoPow M9 for a...
Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. Field Day 2018 is June...
I'm interested in hearing from anyone with experience with the N9TAX slim jim (dual band). I'm thinking of getting the dual band for a go box....
I want to use fldigi with my Icom 706 mkII. I downloaded it and have been watching YT videos without success. Does anyone have experience with the...
[ATTACH] Here is the 2006 White Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Pickup Truck... [ATTACH] This where the Controlheads are mounted... TM-D710a next to Shift...
Going to get my station back up and running. I remember from years ago some trouble I was having with one of my tuners. Decided to open it today....
I always photo document any changes I make to critical equipment and electronic equipment in particular. I performed some upgrades and mods to my...
I spent several hours today at the Portland HRO looking at gear for my first mobile purchases. One thing I had on my mind was comparing the iCOM...
i have a friend that wants to trade a 1 year old FTDX-1200 for my 5 year old 857D. He want to run it mobile and I never do. Thoughts?
If you have seen the discussion on Beartooth, there are a number of devices upcoming that are similar. GOTOKY (seen here GOTOKY. Most advanced...
The FCC has updated its regulations as they affect wireless devices, radio-controlled models, medical implant devices and personal locator...
Good Basic Coms refresher. Discusses some specific Military (Navy) equipment configurations but overall a good discussion of Data Coms and Local...
Just as the title says, a resource to maintain the MFJ-9200 radio. Much of the testing would apply to many to many of the newer SA-612 based rigs...
After a long break in study I decided a few weeks ago it was time to get the job done and get my amateur license. Tonight I took and passed the...
We are a group of engineers who used to work in Motorola and Honeywell. Dangerous situations we each experienced beyond cellular coverage made us...
OK, here it is.... My pair of BearTooth Devices came in the mail Yesterday..... Yea, I know, Nobody is supposed to get Mail on a Federal Holiday,...
Hey guys, Saw a new video on the importance of survival communications. [MEDIA] This is really for beginners -- or for introducing those who are...
I'm looking for something that can double as hearing protection and a communications headset like the MSA Sordin or the Peltor Comtac. I see them...
A yard sale find for a Wilson iDEN 50 DB amp, 10 bucks with indoor antenna. The iDEN stuff is old news but an omni on my garage at 30 feet may be...
At the risk of sounding like I need the tin foil hat, I'm gonna throw this out there: Myself and my workmate in SC covered the whole state between...
June 25/26 2016 is Field Day. All hams are invited to go out and set up as if in an emergency, using field antennas, alternative power sources,...
Doing a little organizing today and thought I would show some of my portable communications kit. I follow the layered approach with various...
Abstract DirecTalk/MOTO Talk capable phones are inexpensive devices that provide secure communications in a limited area of typically 2-5 miles...
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