The good folks at 144:1 are requesting the interest level in a Resistor IR patch. They're gonna be a little more expensive than the usual patches due to the material, but well worth it especially for y'all running STANO gear. Not only that, IR patches just look cool. Leave a comment or send them an …
Skills Over Gear, or, Doing More With Less
Clothes don't make the man. All too often in the Survivalist & Prepper scene a lot of focus gets placed on gear. In fact so much so that a lot of sites devolve into simply reviewing individual pieces, which in turn is basically an overview with nothing else. And don't get me wrong, I love …
144:1 Sends- War Hand Patches and Decals
Based on Psalm 144:1, this is the first version of the War Hand. We support our own- get you some.
A Useful Online Tool for Line Of Sight (LOS) Communications
One of the responsibilities of the RTO in a planning cycle is knowing what tools will cover the distances needed during the patrol. You very well may LOVE license free FRS handhelds, only to get two klicks into the bush to realize they don't work like you thought they would. These problems are some of …
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Student Testimonials from the Last Class
I'm always humbled to be able to provide instruction to good people, and the last open enrollment class was no different. But instead of me telling you about it, I'll let them. From a well-experienced guy at Carolina Firearms Forum: I have been following the Brushbeater blog for a while now, enjoy the articles posted …
Jailbreaking DMR
One of the discussions that came out of class after the antenna building and demonstration was a quick rundown on some of the digital options available. DMR and some of its lesser-known offshoots can be very interesting, offering a big step up in privacy and security over your average Bubba. While it won't mask your …
Open Sources: Of Spies, Sedition, and Ham Radio
The Federalist: Did Fusion GPS' Anti-Trump Researcher Avoid Surveillance With Ham Radio? Steemit: Why did Nellie Ohr apply for a ham radio license one month after being contracted by Fusion GPS? The American Spectator: Nellie Ohr: Woman in the Middle This should drive home a few points, most important being that communications through means you …
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Open Enrollment Dates
Mark your calendars! The next two open enrollment dates for courses: RTO Course: 14-15 April / $200 per student [More Dates To Be Added After 1 May 18] This course covers the basics of creating communications infrastructure off-grid for small groups. While many think getting a ham radio license is the alpha and omega of …
Network
"So, you listen to me. Listen to me! Television is not the truth. Television's a god-damned amusement park. Television is a circus, a carnival, a traveling troupe of acrobats, storytellers, dancers, singers, jugglers, sideshow freaks, lion tamers, and football players. We're in the boredom-killing business. So if you want the Truth, go to God! Go …
A Recent Course Review
Every class I run is as much a learning experience for me as it is the attendees- I'm training with you while I'm instructing. With every question or additional requests for information, I'm learning how to deliver the very best information in the most relevant way possible. There's a significant challenge in taking what is …