144:1- Morale Patches for the RTO, Scout, IIIper, and General Resistor They've got more in stock now, along with a few new designs. It's a small operation from the Heart of Texas, so show them some love!
The Case for the 817ND
s6cnrdude wrote: (in a comment on the last post) ...BTW, I believe there is a VHF contest that weekend. It’s the CQ VHF contest so there will be VHF ops on 50 and 144 MHz.... Which led to my reply: Another great opportunity to let 2m SSB shine. As we keep approaching the depths …
RaDAR
So now that we know without a doubt the world is going to piss, let's quit the self loathing and do something. As I said before, the time for pontificating is done, as it solves all of jack and shit. RaDAR- Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio is a sort of hybrid between being an RTO, Summits …
A good perspective on Survivalist Radio Station requirements
The Quiet Survivalist- Radio Communications for Preppers Written by a friend, who also happens to run a top notch site, the article does a great job of laying out the basics for communications concerns for those of a Survivalist bent. Pay particular attention to the linked articles- the one on the utility of SSB CB …
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DIY Moxon Antennas and LPI
Concerning local networks and infrastructure in the Survivalist communications realm, it's vastly important to recognize the assets provided by Low Power, also known as QRP, and highly directional antennas to both focus our radiation pattern along the azimuth or direction we want it to travel and to make the very most out of our transmitting …
Open Sources-8 JUN 16
Press TV Iran- Russian, Syrian, Iranian Defense Ministers' Joint Summit The defense ministers are to exchange viewpoints on the latest regional developments and ways to strengthen and extend the fight against terrorism during the trilateral meeting, the IRNA news agency reported. Al Jazeera- Russians prepare new Ground Operations in Syria "Russia has little choice. It …
144:1 – Cool Products from Good Dudes
Cool Patches and Decals, at a great price. I really dig the Resistor, especially as a commo savy dude. Check em out.
Rolling your Own- the Power of SDR
Seems like your average, everyday grocery getter, right? Yeah, social engineering is fun, eh? It houses open source SDR software and hardware not too different from "other" SIGINT programs .gov uses. Interesting article and an interesting video from the developer- well worth your time. And while this exercise's goal was to prove a couple points- …
In Memoriam
For my Brothers whom were lost along the way, the pain of your loss never truly subsides. I know however we will meet once more, God willing. RLTW
Why Bother With Hamfests and Meatspace?
At the local Hamfest, I picked up these two gently used VX-5Rs for S25 each, with chargers. For those that don't know, they're a 5W tri-band HT (6m, 2m, 440) and is also a nice wideband communications receiver. They're also waterproof, fairly rugged, and simple to use. For $25 each, used. Compare that to what …