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Looking for a New Deployment Handheld Radio?

Posted on October 25, 2021 by

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”… Read the rest

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ICS-213 Shelter Report Block Format

Posted on October 7, 2018 by

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.… Read the rest

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Smart Phone/Tablet Chargers for your Go-Kit

Posted on August 4, 2015 by

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.… Read the rest

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Virtual Radar from a Digital TV Dongle

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Tactical Vest ARES Green with standard MOLLE Support

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

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

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