As with firearms, all too often Survivalists/Militia folks have a hard time separating what they need from what they want, or try to cover way too many bases, resulting in cutting off the nose in spite of the face. Communications are no different. Do you think the guy in the picture is effective with all …
Radio Station Grounding
Notice the little stake in the corner of the radio set? That's a grounding stake. It's important. A radio system works by creating an electrical path to transmit its energy. Taking into account simple electrical theory, the radio as a system needs a ground to most efficiently transmit its energy and to reduce static buildup …
Milsurp Mast System
Taking a step back in regards to communications from HF back to Line of Sight, it's important to recognize the building of a simple, reliable, local communications infrastructure. The cornerstone of doing this is building a rugged and tall antenna system being simple enough to quickly assemble and disassemble. The best kit I know of …
New from Elecraft
The Dayton Hamvention is basically SHOT show for Ham radio, going on this weekend. Of the new, interesting products unveiled, info on this one was sent to me via a close friend and wealth of communications knowledge. As you can see, its a little smaller than the already compact KX3, and retains the features and …
A primer on 7.62 AK ammo
Far and away, one of the least expensive rifle calibers out there to train with is the 7.62x39, leading many to stock up in bulk. The round itself works- sure, there's others that increase range, accuracy and terminal effect, but essentially the round does fairly well what it was designed to do, used within the …
Supplemental Notes to “The Baseline Patrol Kit”
Based on some of the feedback from my last, I think it's important to clarify things a bit. There's a significant issue concerning equipment selection that's often lost during gear selection conversations, that being task and purpose, which doesn't translate well to either civilians or non-small unit focused troops. Shortcutting the experience to the end …
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A Baseline Patrol Kit
This post is meant to serve as a baseline. What this means is that, quite bluntly, it works for me at a minimum. It is meant to be added to, but never detracted from, while patrolling in the traditional sense. There's a few items not pictured that should go without saying, such as a couple …
Economic Considerations for Resilient Communities
They cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed; their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumbling block of their iniquity. Ezekiel 7:19 …
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Poor Man’s Body Armor
I'm going to start this one off by stating if your weigh body armor options through a fitness prism, and many folks do, you're wrong, and you need to stop reading, walk outside, and do something strenuous. If you're an excuse maker, guess what- your odds of personal survival are slim anyway, much less working …
Open Sources 3May16
Detroit Police radio systems go down just a couple days ago Discussed on Radio Reference Good thing the whole network of emergency responders don't put all their eggs in one basket. Because, you know, that'd be bad. Especially in Detroit. You know, especially while this is going on. Do you have your own communications squared …