@Radio Prepper
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Emergency radio communications, portable operations, equipment reviews, and field demonstrations for disaster scenarios.
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The Elecrow ThinkNode M5 Meshtastic & Meshcore Node
Eight-minute walkthrough of three LoRa mesh radio nodes: the M5 (ESP32-S3, E-ink display), M1 (nRF52840, MeshCore), and M3 Tracker, comparing power efficiency, form factor, and ecosystem fit.
QO-100 Amateur Satellite Radio Transmission: First Contact Demo
First contact demonstration using the QO-100 geostationary satellite for amateur radio transmission, with equipment list and setup details for portable operations.
The Redodo LiFePO4 320Ah Battery: Unboxing, Specs, and Solar Testing
Eight-minute review of a 320Ah LiFePO4 battery system: specifications, unboxing, real-world solar charging test, and practical applications for off-grid radio stations and home backup power.
Col de Vence | PRC-351 | 6m FM
Field test of a PRC-351 portable radio on the 6-meter FM band for local emergency communications, with discussion of why 6m FM is underutilized for disaster scenarios.
The Best Radio Frequency for Local Communications
Twenty-one minutes on selecting amateur radio bands for disaster scenarios, with licensing guidance and practical frequency recommendations for preppers.
Meshtastic at Sophia Hack Lab
85-minute technical presentation on Meshtastic mesh radio platform: hardware options, configuration, field deployment, and community use cases for decentralized communications.
Marco F4TXR Articulated Mast Mount and Xiegu VG4 Antenna
Hands-on walkthrough of a DIY articulated mast support and VHF/UHF antenna setup for portable emergency radio communications.
GhostNet Livestream: Emergency Radio and Mesh Networking Discussion
Live interview with S2 Underground on GhostNet, an open-source emergency radio communication system for disaster and off-grid scenarios.