I had the awesome honor of being a guest on Prepping 2.0 with authors Glenn Tate and Shelby Gallagher. It was a great time with two very good folks- check out the link link and be sure to check out their Patreon page! Prepping 2.0 Episode 22
Practical, Tactical: Training Questions from a Reader
I got these questions from a reader based on the last couple of posts and its questions many have but don't quite understand. There's a lot of different reasons people begin to focus on communications, but when you boil it down, its one of two real necessities: either networking your group over an area, or, …
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Tasks for the ‘Designated Commo’ Guy
The reality for a lot of groups out there is that they have the one designate guy for everything. The medical guy, the mechanic guy, the construction guy, the gunsmith guy, the computer/tech guy, the jack-of-all-trades kinda guy, etc. Its no different when it comes to communications for the bulk of the people I've worked …
Getting Started In Morse Code
One of the groups I've had the pleasure of working with in a few classes sent along their Morse Code training program. I think its a great resource and a heck of an enabler to have on your team. Getting started can be a pain, but these classes are well done and easy to follow. …
Commo Tips For New Groups
I had the incredible experience of being a guest on authors Glenn Tate and Shelby Gallagher's Prepping 2.0 podcast and radio show, and along the interview we covered common issues that I see a lot of preppers just getting into communications have. Since I've been running classes for over three years now getting people up …
Recon & Surveillance Course Review by Johnny Mac
The following review comes by way of Johnny Mac and was posted at his forum, Unchained Preppers. Check em out, great folks and a no-BS forum. What: This AAR (After Action Review) is to briefly outline my attendance of the Recon & Surveillance two-day class facilitated by NCScout blog owner of Brushbeater.com. Who: Facilitator NCScout …
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First Line Course: Primitive Tools and Weapons
On the second day of class we cover improvised weapons and tools, including hands on with flint knapping, primitive archery from bows we make from locally grown Osage and deer sinew, Atlatls, fishing kit made from sinew and bone, while getting hands on with it in ways you might not otherwise. One Mind, Any …
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New Fall Course Added: Basic Human Tracking
I'm excited to add a new class to the course schedule for the Fall- Basic Man Tracking on 7-8 September 2019. The class will be instructed by Holy Serf, a retired LEO, 82nd Airborne Combat Engineer and Medic, Wilderness First Responder and EMT, and having run this same course to professional law enforcement and search …
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From A Reader: Spot-On Observations
One of the best things about running this blog, without a doubt, has been the interaction I've had with so many good folks. Communications are that area that makes or breaks a unit at the tactical level and unfortunately, those same tactical communications have been the most misunderstood or neglected area of knowledge in the …
A Good Site on Understanding Baluns
One of the questions I normally get from students in the RTO Course once we move into HF is all about Baluns- what are they, what do they do, why are they needed and which one is the right one for my needs? The answer, like a lot of things in radio, can get pretty …