grid-down-comms
15 videos tagged grid-down-comms across 3 categories.
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European Governments Recommend Emergency Radios for Grid Failures and Cyberattacks
What European governments are advising citizens to stock for emergency communication during grid failures, cyberattacks, or war scenarios.
Critical Winlink Updates Every EmComm Operator Needs to Know
Eighty-four minutes on Winlink system enhancements and their application to emergency management operations, presented by a core Winlink Development Team member.
Offline Ham Lookup Mobile App
One-minute demo of an offline amateur radio call-sign lookup app that works without internet connectivity.
Emergency Communication Options for Preppers and New Ham Operators
Overview of ham radio communication equipment and options available to preppers and new operators, with local repeater resources for Melbourne, FL and Atlanta, TX areas.
RadioMsg on Android: Download, Setup, and Message Transmission
44-minute walkthrough installing and configuring RadioMsg on Android for ham-radio digital messaging, with hardware setup and transmission examples.
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.
DL2MAN Android ARDOP HF Winlink App: Setup and Operation
Twenty-minute walkthrough setting up and operating an Android HF Winlink client for off-grid email and messaging via ham radio.
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.