grid-down-communications
8 videos tagged grid-down-communications across 2 categories.
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How to Send Secure Texts on Your Radio
Configure DMR radio TX contact groups, color codes, and slot operations to send encrypted text messages without cellular dependency in grid-down scenarios.
How to Build a Resilient Messaging Web Without the Internet
Set up a Meshtastic network to send messages across town when cell infrastructure fails.
Upgrade your tactical helmet with encrypted comms
Walkthrough of the Earmor M32 Plus headset and push-to-talk setup integrated with encrypted DMR radios on night vision helmets and chest rigs.
2026 Amateur Radio ShakeOut - Preparedness for Everyone
Hour-long nationwide training session on amateur radio emergency communications and household preparedness planning, presented by RATPAC with expert speakers and supporting documentation.
Baofeng UV-5RH Pro Unboxing — The Two Features That Actually Matter for Emergency Use
Unboxing and first-look review of the Baofeng UV-5RH Pro, focusing on USB charging and NOAA weather alert capability for grid-down emergency communications.
Cell Towers Down? Do This to Stay Connected
19-minute walkthrough of Starlink Mini setup, mounting, and power solutions for grid-down emergency communications, plus why satellite belongs as top layer of a layered backup plan.
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.
Testing FreeDV on HF (Real World Demo)
19-minute walkthrough of FreeDV digital voice mode for amateur radio: how it works, what gear you need, and how it fits into grid-down communications planning.