How to Listen and Decode Amateur Radio Signals from Your Shortwave Radio—Without Any Fancy Gear
You copy a single prompt—and it walks you through setting up your shortwave radio and laptop to decode real ham radio signals, step by step.
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How and Why to Get Your GMRS License
GMRS stands for General Mobile Radio Service — a family-friendly radio service that gives you greater range than FRS (walkie-talkie) radios....
My Favorite 6 Digital Modes for Ham Radio Preppers
In "My Favorite 6 Digital Modes for Ham Radio Preppers," the author highlights six reliable digital ham radio modes that ensure effective co...
Hurricane Season Is Coming—Are You Really Ready?
Katrina taught us that Preparedness isn’t just about having gear. It’s about having communication systems that can withstand the chaos.
When the Storm Comes, Will Your Family Be Able to Talk?
We live in a world that runs on cell phones and Wi-Fi. But when a storm sweeps through or a tower goes down… all of that vanishes. Suddenly,...
Joplin, Fourteen Years Later: What We Must Remember—and What We Must Do
On May 22, 2011, the people of Joplin, Missouri, went about their Sunday routines. Graduations had just wrapped up. Families were eating din...
Thoughts on Star Wars: Andor Season 2 - Propaganda and Multi-Layered Communications
If you’ve watched the second season of Star Wars: Andor, you probably noticed something chillingly familiar—the manipulation of public narra...
5 Things You Shouldn’t Buy from Amazon Instead of a Baofeng
Amazon might be convenient—but sometimes the best tools come from small shops, independent makers, and trusted voices in the field. Whether ...
5 Things You Should Buy from Amazon Instead of Another Baofeng Walkie Talkie
Instead of buying yet another Baofeng, consider upgrading your gear with one of these five essential Amazon finds. These upgrades offer real...