@Grid Down Preparedness
— · 15 videos curated
Grid-down scenarios, off-grid power systems, emergency food/water, bushcraft, and home defense preparedness.
All 15 videos
SKAN Comms Club Video 1: How Radio Waves Work and Frequency Selection
Technical introduction to radio wave propagation and frequency selection for short, medium, and long-range off-grid communications.
Baofeng DM-32UV Programming with CPS Software
27-minute step-by-step walkthrough programming a Baofeng DM-32UV dual-mode ham radio for analog and DMR channels using the CPS software.
Is This Solar Power Bank Really 50,000 mAh?
Independent teardown and capacity test of a 50,000 mAh solar power bank: does the weight match the claimed specs, and how does it compare to older 5,000 mAh models?
Pecron E3600LFP 2-Year Review
Two years of real-world field testing with a Pecron lithium portable power station: performance, reliability, and lessons learned for off-grid systems.
Pecron E3600LFP UPS Overload: Real-World Solution
Troubleshooting AC charging and UPS mode failures on the Pecron E3600LFP portable power station, with a practical fix for overload scenarios.
How to Fix a Frozen Screen Problem on a Pecron e3600lfp
Troubleshooting a solar charging failure and frozen screen on a Pecron e3600lfp power station, with step-by-step fix.
Get Home Bag vs. Bug Out Bag
Comparison of two essential emergency-movement kits: what to carry in a Get Home Bag for urban evacuation versus a Bug Out Bag for longer-term displacement.
Pecron E3600LFP UPS Charging Issue
Nine-minute breakdown of how AC charging works in UPS mode with solar input on the Pecron E3600LFP, and whether the charging logic makes sense.
Pecron E3600LFP and DC Bonding: How It Works
Eight-minute technical explanation of DC bonding cables for the Pecron E3600LFP portable power station, covering setup and functionality for off-grid systems.
Pecron E3600LFP Update
Summer performance update on a Pecron lithium battery and solar setup: real-world reliability, capacity behavior, and system integration after months of use.
Mesh Networking Live: Meshtastic and MeshCore Firmware Setup
Real-time walkthrough of setting up Meshtastic and MeshCore mesh networking firmware for off-grid emergency communications.
How I Improved My MPG by 39% Over the EPA Rating
Real-world fuel efficiency techniques: optimal speeds, tire maintenance, and aerodynamic adjustments that reduce consumption on a Ford Maverick.
Both Pecron E3600LFP are at 100%: A Secret to Store Extra Power
Short walkthrough on managing excess solar power generation when battery banks are full, using dual Pecron LiFePO4 units.
Can You Really Run Your Home on Two Pecron e3600lfp?
16-minute test of whether two portable lithium batteries can power a household, including load management and real-world appliance cycling.
Highway 82 Fire and Homestead Update
Real-time walkthrough of fire-risk mitigation steps taken on a homestead during an active wildfire threat.