Survivalist Communicator 3-3-3 Radio Plan This is the “When, Where, and How” to make radio contact with each other for SHTF. The 333 Radio Plan was designed for SHTF communications. Ver…
As you’re probably aware, communications right before, during and after a disaster will be critical to getting out o dodge, finding family members, or helping others stay alive. With the Internet, cell-phone towers and potentially even satellites being down, you may have to rely on HAM radio and other two-way radio services to send and ... Read more
Ham radio is one of the very best skills you can add to your repertoire as a prepper. If you're a beginner, learn how to start right here. #ham #hamradio #emergency #communications
Hams and HAM Radio Traditionally, HAM is the informal name for amateur radio operators. The origin of the acronym HAM
The ham radio community might scoff at the Baofeng UV-5R radio, but it remains a great radio for beginners. Here are a few things it can do for you.
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — The U.S. Marine Corps recently began fielding a next-generation narrowband satellite communication system that assists warfighters in connecting to networks on the battlefield, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) said in a June 12 release....
Here I will list details of some of the many uses for Raspberry Pi computers in ham radio In the short time the Raspberry Pi has been around it has ... Read more
All you need to know if you want to use the Raspberry PI as a Ham Radio computer. Hardware, Software, Setup.
Embarking on the journey to become a ham radio operator is an adventure into the world of amateur radio, a realm where communication knows no bounds. Here’s a streamlined guide to the test and the exciting opportunities that follow. The Test To join the ranks of ham radio enthusiasts, you’ll need to pass the FCC’s Tech
It was after reading Rawles' Patriots series that I set out to start my own ham radio tutorial. That book, while fiction, showed me the value of ham radio in
All you need to know if you want to use the Raspberry PI as a Ham Radio computer. Hardware, Software, Setup.
Curation of software for amateur radio applications. category is a curation of 2115 web resources on . Resources listed under Ham Radio Software category belongs to main collection, and get reviewed and rated by amateur radio operators.
If you want to do more than simplex communications over short distances, then you’ll need to use a repeater. In ... Read more
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NU5G, Jon, at his station in Henderson. For this month's featured shack, we peek in on NU5G's station. Although Jon is a relative late comer to ham radio, what he missed out on in time, he's made up for with an avid spirit of exploration. Jon tells the story best in his own words. I have always had a passion for electronics and when Christy and I got married, I got a formal introduction to Ham Radio. Her family was full of heavy hitters in Ham. Her dad, Gerald (AD5Z), got me hooked and then has been my Elmer when I was lost and scratching my head. Christy’s Grandmother, Nell (WA5JOC), embodied the spirt of ham like no other, serving nearly three decades in the Ladies Auxiliary at Henderson Memorial Hospital. Lynn Roy (W5LD) was old school Ham radio. He helped start and operate KGRI here in town, was the Roy in Roy & Siler Radio Shack and an owner of Lynn Roy-Wayne Freeman Co. which sold and serviced Air Conditioning, Radios, and Televisions. I have a lot to live up to in order to carry on the torch. I decided in 2009 that it was time to get my license. I studied hard and could not wait for a local session. Christy, Alexis and I drove to Crockett so I could take the test and in June of 2009 was assigned KF5BIT. In August of 2009, I passed the General Element in Longview, applied for and won the vanity call W5BIT. I worked on the Extra Class Element until March 2010 when I passed again in Longview. In October 2010, I submitted for another vanity and got my second choice NU5G. Since 2009 I have jumped around the hobby trying my hand at almost everything. HF and DX are by far my favorite operatiing choices ham Radio. I have managed to get the DXCC and DXCC Phone (same thing right?) But, everyone that knows me will tell you that Skywarn is my true passion. My shack is currently equipped with a Kenwood TM-281 and a Yaesu FT-950. Also in the shack is an FT-101zd, which is the first HF rig used once I got my ticket. The FT-101zd was given to Gerald from the New Orleans PD as part of a stash of radio gear confiscated in a drug seizing operation and he passed it along to me. My pride and joy is the 2KW amp from Brad Thompson Industries (BTI) that was custom built for Lynn in 1969. The tube in this amp is a 3-1000z and is about diameter of a 2-liter bottle. My tower, also donated from Gerald, is a 55’ crank up from Tri-EX Tower Company. It supports my double bazooka for 20m and a Diamond X200A dual band 2m/70cm. I have a push-up pole that holds my 80m double bazooka apex at a height of 35’. This jewel of antenna was made by KZ5S in 2009. I also have a Hy-gain AV-18VS 10-80 meter vertical in the front yard. Fortunate earth-ground conditions at the shack allow me to run this with two 8’ ground rods and no radials. However, what I am most lucky to have is amazing friends, an understanding wife and aa generous family that supports my hobby (addiction?) and tolerates me buying all the gadgets and gizmos not listed. Without their history of Ham Radio, I truly would not have a future in it. - Jon, NU5G
There's a lot of HAM radio forums out there. We've compiled a complete list of HAM radio forums for you here to browse, as well as our thoughts on each.
My favorite ham activity is making contacts via satellites. Not only is there the romantic notion of sending messages into outer space, but you have to
How to Increase Watts on CB Radio: In this article, I will guide you through the step-by-step process of increasing watts on CB radio. You will learn how to ...
Learn what to look for when selecting a two way radio with this buyers guide and selection of some of the best two way radios currently available to the public.
The Automated Packet Reporting Service is a digital real time communications system to share tactical information and messages. The most common activity in APRS is to plot the location of moving objects using GPS information, but APRS can also be used for short messaging, weather station telemetry, announcements, and displaying objects on a map. The […]
How to Tune a CB Radio - Step-By-Step Instructions: You cannot tune a CB radio until you have an SWR reading of 1:1 at the C.B.'s lowest output wattage...
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this sketch will read rf power and swr from any swr bridge designed to work on vhf uhf bands. Listed under the Technical Reference/Arduino category that is about Ham Radio - Arduino Projects.
