Curious about what you can hear on shortwave ham radio? This video is a brief survey of the diverse world of communications on the shortwave spectrum. Expand your radio horizons and enhance your emergency communication preparedness by tuning in to the world of shortwave ham radio. If you’ve started delving into radio communications beyond local […]

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I found it quite interesting when the UK Government officially rolled out recommendations to residents to prepare for disaster: https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/get-prepared-for-emergencies/ Obviously how you prepare and what you include in your provisioning varies by location and personal needs. For my location ways to keep warm in winter would be a priority that most of the UK […]

I found it quite interesting when the UK Government officially rolled out recommendations to residents to prepare for disaster: https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/get-prepared-for-emergencies/ Obviously how you prepare and what you include in your provisioning varies by location and personal needs. For my location ways to keep warm in winter would be a priority that most of the UK… Continue reading Reminders of Common Sense – UK Gov, says “Prepare”

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM The syllables coming through the headphones were unknown to me. Clearly it was a language, but not one that I knew. So I logged it: 2/18/24, 1101Z, 1660 kHz, unknown language, orchestral music. (I later found out it was a Korean language station from New Jersey.) Then I moved on down […]

It’s everything to everyone. Field Day 2024 is about a month away. It’s a contest, readiness drill, science fair, publicity stunt, geek festival, and party all rolled into one. It’s the Grand Poobah of amateur radio events. And this year my challenge to Off Grid Ham readers is not to... Read more »

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OH8STN Portable Ham Radio on Solar Power GIVEAWAY 2024.

Another post in the Thinking Ahead series started with https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/im-a-ham-or-am-i/… Consider avoiding consultative resources that are cliquey or dominated by aggressive personalities.  There are the usual ham orientated websites and blogs. One additional source is a peer-contributed resource that is well worth checking out – https://survivalblog.com/ –  which is curated by a team led by […]

By Robert Gulley (Guest Post) The Raddy RE40 is another portable shortwave radio offering from Radioddity, but with a twist – it is intended to be an emergency radio first, and a listening-for-pleasure radio second. In this review I will cover the emergency options incorporated into the unit, as well as discuss operability and its […]

This tutorial explains how to modify Retevis Ailunce HD2's band for different IARU regions and outlines the advantages of DMR in ham radio, including text messaging.

The off-grid ham shack is fully energy self-sufficient, utilizing solar, wind, and other power sources, with a focus on low current devices for sustainable communication.

Radio enthusiast details QSO with GW4OZU using Icom IC-705, demonstrating JS8Call's efficacy in low-power HF communications.

Summary: Retevis clarified AES128/AES256 encryption for the HD2 and confirmed, IT'S COMING!

March 2024 Power Queen promotions offer discounts for large LiFePO4 batteries in the US and Europe, plus a 5% discount with code...

The Retevis Ailunce HD2 is finally here! Here’s a short preview of the highlights. A few weeks before this post was published, Retevis reached out [...]

To protect lithium batteries from cold while charging, a video/blog showcases using a Chinese diesel heater in an off-grid ham shack. It's vital to keep batteries above freezing, a lesson learned from electric cars in winter. The video details the installation and operation of a 3kw Vevor diesel heater, which also powers up using the ham shack's LiFePO4 batteries, maintaining ideal temperatures for both batteries and equipment.

This video shows charging Power Queen LiFePO4 batteries with a vertical wind generator and discusses off-grid ham shack power storage solutions, including during non-solar conditions.

The Retevis Ailunce HD1 GPS, rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, surpassed expectations in extreme weather testing at -30°C, showing no signs of battery, LCD, or condensation issues after being left outside for three days. The robust HD1 performed admirably, suggesting it's a serious contender in rugged radio options.