communications

The FCC has updated its regulations as they affect wireless devices, radio-controlled models, medical implant devices and personal locator...

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...

Was trying to solve this myself, but I know that there are several more experienced hams that might be able to help here. I am looking for my...

Martin is a switched on guy. I have been following his videos for years. He certainly has very discerning tastes concerning electronics, and also...

Many people from around the world usually have 2-3 different languages work from which gives the the advantage in the business world . In the...

[IMG] File photo - A telecommunications tower managed by American Tower is seen in Golden, Colorado Feb. 25, 2014. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking) One...

saw it in the pictures at EstateSales.net, didn't figure it would still be there on 20% off day but it was. Talked em down to $650. Already had...

Anyone have any experience with them? I looked them up and they are apparently the sister company to baofeng, some radios say pofung others...

More of the Japanese radios are being made by contract manufactures in china the Veasu knock off of Yaesu is $59 the real Yaesu is over $300....

BearTooth is the Spread Spectrum 900Mhz cousin, to the GoTenna which is a MURS (150 Mhz) Wireless Devise that connects any BlueTooth...

Part 1: Hidden Antennas for HOA restrictions? From our friends at www.preparedham.com I remember a time when I was forced to live in a condo for...

I am just curious as to what kind of battery life one can expect. I have had bad luck with Cordless drills and such that are not used regularly....

I hope this isn't a duplicate. Where to go During a Communications Shutdown

This article was sent to me by a former SM member. It seems Baofeng is the choice of the militia for communications. Zooming in on pictures,...

Been thinking of buying one of these receivers... It's not that I need any more radios but I just don't have one this small. County Comm the...

I'm looking at the following system for a mobile/base what are your thoughts... Zastone Quad Band Transceiver 10M/6M/2M/70cm VHF/UHF MP800 Two...

After Friday’s horrific terror attacks on Paris, security experts are weighing the frightening possibility that Sony’s PlayStation 4 has become a...

Saw this stuff on-line and thought it would be just the thing as I continue to drag my FT-817 out to different glaciers... Ordered, used PayPal,...

Admins, if this is inappropriate please let me know. I know it's a fine line from supporting SM and at the same time supporting mine. Please let...

So, this last week (ending 9/24) I headed for the Hill Country of central Tejas to do some ham radio operating. Lots of nice trees on nice hills....