Amazon Leo Update: Starlink Rival Gets a New Name, Shows Off 1 Gig Speeds, Dish Models Revealed
By DISHYtech
“ProjectKuiper has a new name. Amazon Leo is a low Earth orbit satellite internet service to rival SpaceX Starlink. In this update, learn about their new website, 1 gig download speed demonstration, and new info about their 3 dish models.”
#starlink #amazon #leo
How to Become an ARRL Volunteer Examiner
By HR4BTC
How To Use Ham Radio In An Emergency
By HRCC
“From bumps in the night to prolonged disaster, how should you use amateur radio in an emergency?
Watch my interview with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Gitro K2DMG after action report on Hurricane Helene: Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Mark K2DMG”
#hamradio #amateurradio #emcomms #prep #prepper #helene
https://www.youtube.com/live/X42PMrmDmMgI Built a MagSafe Meshtastic Case That Attaches To My Phone
By MostlyBuilds
“Check out this custom Meshtastic case build that attaches to the back of your phone using an embedded MagSafe magnet array. This build is centered around the RAK Wireless WisBlock RAK19003 base board and the RAK4631 WisBlock core module (which contains the RAK4630 already soldered).”
#mesh #meshtastic #reticulum
👀 Best EDC mesh radio?
WisMesh Tag vs Seeed T1000 — Which Meshtastic Node Is Really Worth It?
By KM4ACK
“eshtastic-compatible LoRa node developed by RAKwireless and MOKOSmart, distributed by Rokland. If you’re building or expanding your off-grid communication mesh network, this credit-card-sized device might be exactly what you need.
Whether you’re a hiker, prepper, off-grid enthusiast, or amateur radio tinkerer, the WisMesh Tag offers a simple, ready-to-go solution for mesh communication and GPS tracking — no cell service required.
💡 Key Features & Specs
• Pre-flashed with Meshtastic firmware
• MCU: Nordic nRF52840, LoRa chip: Semtech SX1262
• Built-in GPS (AT6558R)
• Bluetooth 5.0 for app configuration
• IP66 rugged enclosure, magnetic charging, reset & user buttons
• Frequency bands: US915 / EU868 versions available”
#mesh #meshtastic #reticulum #amateurradio #hamradio #edc
The Perfect Router Does Not Exi—
By Data Slayer
“This build redefines what a router can be. Haven is an open-source, portable Wi-Fi HaLow mesh router that runs on a Raspberry Pi 4, capable of linking devices over kilometers without internet or subscriptions. It uses the same sub-GHz spectrum as LoRa and Meshtastic but supports full IP networking — meaning all your regular apps just work. Built entirely from open hardware and open firmware, Haven runs 802.11s + BATMAN for self-healing, peer-to-peer communication you truly own.
In this video, I break down how it’s built, test real-world range and performance, and show how you can FaceTime off-grid using nothing but these nodes. The full STL case design, parts list, and setup guide are free to download — no paywalls, no gatekeeping, just community tech that belongs to you.”
#router #915mhz #wifi #halo #pi4 #80211s #batman #p2p #stl #ubiquiti
There is still time to cram for your ham license before all of the radio manufacturers do their big Black Friday sales. This is when they always have the best deals of the year.
1. Use HamStudy.org:
HamStudy is a free website that provides practice tests for all ham radio licenses. It can help individuals prepare for their exams and find online or in-person test sessions.
www.hamstudy.org.
Check Out W4EEY on YouTube:
W4EEY on YouTube offers excellent ham radio tutorials. He has playlists covering all ham radio license levels and occasionally conducts live classes. This resource can be valuable for learning ham radio concepts.
Here are the playlists for the various licenses:
Tech Playlist:
Register with FCC for FRN:
https://apps.fcc.gov/cores
Find a Test Site:
HamStudy.org: Find an Exam Session
Prepare for your ham radio test for free with stats-driven flash cards, question lists, explanations, and practice tests.
Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area
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How to get your ham radio license.
Ham Radio Marksmanship & Fieldcraft
By Off-grid Ham Radio OH8STN
“Ham Radio Marksmanship and Fieldcraft are critical tools in preparedness. Considering how it's said that society is only nine meals away from anarchy, combining or Cross-training in this skills makes sense. Our trip to Puolanka, Finland was about testing that truth through cross training. We combined HF radio, fieldcraft, and marksmanship to build real redundancy, because radios and power alone are not enough.
Using the Lab599 TX-500MP HF radio and LiNK500MP with an N9SAB end fed antenna, we established reliable HF comms from a cabin buried in a valley surrounded by foothills. JS8Call and Winlink kept us connected across Scandinavia, Europe, Iceland, Canada, and the United States, all on 10 watts and internal batteries.
Fieldcraft training took us deep into the räme swamps of Finland, hunting black grouse and testing our ability to move quietly, observe patiently, and stay functional in cold, wet, and unforgiving terrain.
When we weren’t in the swamp or on the move, we were at the rifle range putting rounds downrange with the Sako 75 .22-250 bolt rifle, confirming point of impact, group size, and velocity for practical field dope. These sessions tied directly into our marksmanship and hunting skills, rounding out the weekend’s focus on efficiency and precision.
These lessons in communication, fieldcraft, and marksmanship remind us why cross training matters. It’s how we turn fragility into freedom.
73
Julian, OH8STN
#HamRadio #Fieldcraft #OH8STN “
