Check out the link from Null-byte. Pretty good article on the basics of using an SDR for signals collection. We'll be using this, other devices and many other field techniques in the upcoming Radio Recon class. Everything from that $25 Baofeng Bubba Detector to SDR, traffic analysis to exploitation, and all in between in a …
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Montana RTO Course: Fourth Course Review
I'll reiterate again- the experience of training in the Redoubt was nothing short of incredible. The opportunity to work with the good folks from that part of the nation was a blessing and one that I intend on making happen again. This review comes from the Lower Valley Assembly, an excellent resource and community organization …
Montana RTO Course: Third Student Review
The third review for the incredible weekend and experience comes by the way of AmRRON Corps member and AmRRON Dark Labs project developer, Sprocket. He is quite a capable and incredibly knowledgeable radioman in his own right, as well as a man I'm proud to say I've met and will be working with in the …
Montana RTO Course: Two Student Reviews
Every class is a humbling experience. The opportunity to meet and arm good people with the knowledge and resources to make themselves and their groups better is one that I do not take lightly. At the behest of the staff at American Partisan, we brought the RTO Course to Montana and the American Redoubt. It …
Montana RTO Course and Other Admin Notes
Just one week out until the 8-9 SEP RTO Course at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Its going to be a packed class. Students aren't required to bring anything other than a notebook, pen, and something comfortable. There's going to be a lot of notes packed into two days of instruction and hands on exercises, so …
From A Reader: AmRRON T-REX 18 AAR
AmRRON (American Redoubt Radio Operator's Network) holds an annual grid-down exercise, having its members relay traffic and reports for a disaster scenario. In my view its what the ARRL's Field Day actually should be, but that's another story. Mauser sends the following: First, I'm not sure how familiar you are with AMRRON, so a quick …
RTO Course: A Student’s Review
Every class I've run, be it Commo-related or SUT, has been impressive as far as the people who are serious about training. As I tell every class, working with civilians is a whole other animal from training soldiers, but a great one and in many ways, even more rewarding. Bulleit, the nom de guerre of …
Another One For Your Library
1986 US Army Radio Wave Propagation and Antennas Straightforward reading. Includes test material on the information. Of course its useless without actual hands on training.
Fall 2018 Open Enrollment Class Dates
We've hinted at it, but here it is: The RTO Course is coming to Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton, Montana. There's three back to back dates to take advantage of: 8-9 September 15-16 September Advanced Class: 13-14 September Class cost is $300 in advance, $350 at the door. The advance cost requires a $50 deposit …
Back to Basics: Everything That’s Old Is New Again
A couple of articles that were sent to me by different sources: Operation Lone Wolf: Sniper Leader Course Trains and Tests US and Allied Forces QRPX-2017 First Place Winner - How the Army Does HF Radio Although a little over a year old, they both indicate a (welcome) re-emphasis on basic small unit thinking and …
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