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Radios, mesh networks, EMP-hardened electronics, secure phones, and how to stay reachable when the grid stalls. The category most preppers underestimate until they need it.
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Field Day Setup Party With W6TRW
Live coverage of amateur radio Field Day setup: portable station assembly, equipment demonstrations, antenna rigging, and emergency communication readiness in a remote location.
Ham Radio Antenna Citation: Regulations, Legal Resources, and Solutions
How one ham operator resolved a municipal citation on radio antennas, with guidance on ARRL legal resources and regulatory compliance for home station setup.
ARRL Radio Review Database and Portable Radio Gear Guide
Walk through the new ARRL radio comparison database, review key metrics for emergency radios, and explore portable ham gear options for grid-down communication.
What is 44Net Connect? Why You Want To Access This Free System
Technical overview of 44Net, a free amateur radio network for emergency communication, hosted by John Burwell from the ARDC.
Equipping Families for Emergency Communication: Beyond the Radios
67-minute training session on family emergency communication planning, covering non-radio backup systems, protocols, and preparedness strategies from RATPAC instructor Joe Bassett.
MAYHEMIC Thursday - Will They Come When You Need Them?
Hour-long discussion on community preparedness and whether neighbors will help in emergencies, with demonstrations of Meshtastic off-grid communication devices.
Simulated Disaster Emergency Radio Communications
Hour-long hands-on walkthrough of multiple methods to transmit and receive radio signals during a simulated disaster, with gear recommendations and real-world testing.
POTA: A Snapshot of U.S. POTA Sites, Activations, and Activators
58-minute overview of Parks on the Air program participation, site distribution, activation patterns, and operator demographics across the U.S., presented by K4FMH to amateur radio emergency communications practitioners.
We will get the word out!
Doug and Stacy discuss glyphosate spraying in Lake Tahoe, data center expansion, eminent domain farm seizures, fasting protocols, reducing EMF exposure in the home, and organizing local resistance networks.
Amateur Radio: CSI (Clean Signal Initiative) Goes Mainstream
52-minute technical presentation on the Clean Signal Initiative and radio signal integrity standards for amateur radio emergency communications, presented by Rob Sherwood NC0B to RATPAC.
The ONE THING about DATA CENTERS no one is talking about
Analyzes the disparity between U.S. data center buildout and population compared to China and India, questions motives behind widespread construction despite local opposition, and discusses health strategies including EMF mitigation and natural remedies.
Dayton Hamvention Floor Walk 2026
Two operators walk the Dayton Hamvention vendor floor, stopping at booths for digital HF modems, mesh networking gear, mobile antennas, and QRP kits.
The Basics of HF Antennas
37-minute primer on HF antenna design principles: what distinguishes antenna types, how they operate differently, and what to consider when selecting one.
Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast - I Talk With Josh About Everything
Wide-ranging discussion with Josh from Ham Radio Crash Course covering FCC enforcement, licensing, and the current state of amateur radio.
Top Prepper HF Ham Radio Antenna
34-minute walkthrough of HF antenna options for amateur radio operators, comparing types and deployment for off-grid communication resilience.
Making Your First Ham Radio Call
Step-by-step walkthrough of making your first ham radio transmission: equipment setup, frequency selection, call protocol, and common beginner mistakes.