Send E-mail over Amateur Radio using Winlink
Ever needed to send an e-mail, and you have no Internet or cell coverage? This could be crucial if you are injured on a hike, or involved in a natural disaster and need assistance.
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How to Make Phone Calls without Cell Service
Have you ever been on the road with no services or other cars in sight, and your tire blew out? What if it were 2 tires, and you only have one spare? You step out to see which tires, and decide to call for service, and your cell phone has no service.
What radio channels should I program for a long drive?
There are channels you should program in your radio for emergencies. I have only used them a few times, but it comes in handy.
REVIEW: TIDRADIO TD-H3 Radio
There are a lot of choices for GMRS radios. Many of them are okay, and only a few are great. I always look for a radio that has clear audio, an easy to view display, and easy to program on the fly. This radio has all of that at a very good price. Here are the things I like about this radio.
REVIEW: ABBREE AR63/Jianpai G63 mini HAM/GMRS radio
When I first purchased a few of these, I had a specific use for these. I haven’t had a need for it, until recently, when I went sport climbing at a local crag. The area is very noisy with traffic, and shouting out “Slack!” or “Take!” would be futile.
Ribbit – Open-Source radio-based messaging platform without cell or internet
RibbitRadio.org is slowly gaining popularity. It is a great way to send messages to people off-grid or with no cell or internet service. You only need a HAM or GMRS radio, and a smartphone (iOS or Android) device to get started, though there are some useful accessories that are nice to have.
REVIEW (MINI) – Tidradio TD-H8 on SALE!
This is a mini review of the Tidradio TD-H8. I really love these radios for a few reasons, and it is on sale right now (Feb. 2024). Check out the link below to get the sale price.
Importance of radio dispatcher
A community of survivors have established base camp, and the community is humming with tasks being done, enjoying life as best as possible, and the community needs to communicate. There are several ways of doing this, and mesh network text messages and radios are the best ways. So do you need someone to handle dispatch?
REVIEW: My favorite Baofeng – UV-17 Pro GPS
I recently ordered the Baofeng UV-17 Pro GPS without any expectations. It cost me under $50 with international shipping. It is a multi-band radio but supposed to work on 2m and 70cm (as well as 1.25m) bands. It has air band and GPS. My quick summary is that this is the best Baofeng I ever purchased.
Meshtastic – Open-Source mesh messaging platform without cell or internet
Meshtastic is gaining popularity faster than I had ever thought. It is a great way to send messages to people off-grid or with no cell or internet service. You can build your own (check this post) or you can buy one already built on different sites.