@Practical Comms
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Off-grid radio communication, antenna builds, and field-tested gear reviews for comms independence.
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Off-Grid Comms: Base Camp to Field with a Manpack & Handheld
Field test of a 50-watt manpack base station communicating with a handheld radio and elevated antenna system four miles away in low terrain.
Off-Grid Radio Direction Finding: BTECH UV-Pro Base Station Detection 5 Miles Away
Field test of a handheld radio's ability to locate and communicate with a distant base station using direction finding and over-the-air messaging, without cellular coverage.
Send Email Over HF Radio When Cell and Internet Are Down
How to set up an HF radio email gateway at home to send and receive emails from the field during infrastructure outages using amateur radio.
Complete Portable HF Station in One Pouch for Field Day 2026
Walkthrough of a complete portable HF communications setup (transceiver, antenna, power) that fits in a single pouch for field-tested independent comms.
Xiegu G90: From Unboxing to First HF Contact
Seventeen-minute unboxing and setup of the Xiegu G90 HF radio, from power connection through first successful contact.