grid-down-comms
9 videos tagged grid-down-comms across 3 categories.
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Ham Radio: More Than a Hobby — Communication, Technology & Public Service
Overview of amateur radio for emergency communications: licensing, affordable equipment, real-world disaster response examples, and how to establish communication when conventional networks fail.
Ham Radio: The Lifeline When All Communication Fails
15-minute primer on amateur radio history, physics, equipment basics, antenna construction, and deployment during natural disasters and communication blackouts.
FT8, JS8Call & Winlink Without USB Cables
Wireless radio communication setup using Bluetooth with the Lab599 TX-500MP and LiNK500MP Mk2, eliminating USB cable dependencies for grid-down messaging.
How to Communicate with Someone Many Miles Away After SHTF
Explanation of handheld radio capabilities and limitations for long-distance communication when the grid is down and standard networks are unavailable.
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.
Grid Down? Build This Solar Meshtastic Node (Full DIY Guide)
Step-by-step build of a solar-powered Meshtastic mesh radio node for off-grid emergency communications, covering power system, radio, antenna, and weatherproofing.
My Yaesu FT-891 Go Box
Building a portable ham radio station with a Yaesu FT-891 transceiver and FC-50 tuner for off-grid communications capability.
Solar Flares, Carrington Events, and EMPs: How Solar Storms Affect Ham Radio
Twelve minutes on solar flare risks, Carrington Event history, EMP mechanics, and protective precautions for ham radio operators and household communications resilience.
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.