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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Are You Considering Off-Grid Living?
Off-Grid living sounds amazing on paper, and there are definitely some people who are doing this well beyond surviving but thriving and living very comfortably. But there are some key aspects to consider before you venture into off-grid living.
Understanding and Minimizing Altitude Sickness
You want to climb a mountain. As you ascend past 8,000 feet above sea level of elevation, you start to feel lightheaded. You may be exhibiting altitude sickness. Altitude sickness can occur for a variety of reasons.
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.
Cooking necessities at camp besides the stove
I have lived on a boat, overloading (before the term got popular), and have gone car camping, glamping, and backpacking in many places around the globe. When you have the luxuries of carrying a ton of stuff to prepare and cook food, it feels like home to me. However, if space and weight is a concern (carrying a kitchen full of stuff is not an option in a survival situation), I have a short list of items I carry or make on my own.
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.
Why you should have a tourniquet in your FAK
A tourniquet is something I always carry in my FAK (First Aid Kit). The reason is simple. If there is severe bleeding from a limb (legs/arms), you need to slow or stop the bleeding using a tourniquet.
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?
Daily tasks for survival
Now that you have a small survival community in place with the essentials of fire, water, shelter and food, what are some tasks that need to be done daily in order to continue to survive? Here is a short list.