The temps are dropping and that means that it’s time to drop some wishlist hints for Santa about a new radio gear, like a new deployment HT. Not sure what to wish for? Check out “What’s the Best Ham Radio for Preppers” on Creek Stewart’s Willow Haven Outdoors website.
Or are you ready to purchase your very first HT, but have no idea what to buy? Check out our own W1WCN’s “The Best Ham Radio for Beginners” on the Valiant Outfitters website.
Occasionally a station may be asked to relay a pro-forma message, such as the ICS-213 Shelter Report, but might not have a blank hardcopy of the form to copy the message. In that case, the relaying station can copy the message in a block format. Attached are two examples of the ICS-213 Shelter Report. One is an example of the ICS-213 Shelter Report used in Clay county. The other is the same exact message but in block format. Continue reading
The last thing you need is to run out of power in the field. Here’s a list of some of the best portable/travel chargers for your phones and tablets to keep you communicating in the field, courtesy of Tech Radar.
At this month’s Clay County ARES Meeting, Andy Elwell (K4AMF) did an excellent job of demonstrating the Virtual Radar from a Digital TV Dongle. This concept was published in the QST Magazine in January 2014. Thanks Andy, you did a great job!!!
Here is the vest that Hugo K4IFX initially found. This vest is very flexible and several people have these now.
Nice thing about this vest is that it supports heavier loads using standard MOLLE pouches. The standard MOLLE items can be found at any store that has tactical gear.
Arsenal 5510 Industy MOLLE Vest – Vest With No Pouches
Aresenal 5590 Industry MOLLE Vest – Vest With Pouches
