What do climbing trees, downloading apps and communicating on camping trips have in common? They’re all subjects Bryan tackles this week on Questions Over Coffee! In addition, he answers a quick question on what collecting medicine could look like in a “grid-down” scenario.
Tag: HAM Radio
Overland Communications: Choosing the Radio That’s Best for Your Rig
There are so many ways to stay connected in this world we so love to explore. The problem is that there are so many options, we either default to the bad ones or we take the advice of someone that doesn’t actually know what they’re talking about. Now I know right off the bat I’m… Continue reading Overland Communications: Choosing the Radio That’s Best for Your Rig
Get Your Question Featured on an Episode of Gear Tasting Radio and Win a Bag of Coffee!
We’re hard at work building a brand new set for our YouTube shows and podcasts, including Gear Tasting Radio. We won’t be publishing a new episode this week while the construction process is underway. In the meantime, we’d like to gather your burning gear-related questions and let you know about the offer we have right… Continue reading Get Your Question Featured on an Episode of Gear Tasting Radio and Win a Bag of Coffee!
You Passed, Now What? Steps to Take After Earning Your HAM Radio License
Amateur (aka HAM) Radio has proven time and again to be an invaluable option when existing communication infrastructure fails due to natural or man-made disasters. This article is the beginning of a series of four articles providing guidance on what to do after earning your HAM Radio license.
Daylight Saving Revolt – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 90
With Halloween behind us, this week on Ridiculous Dialogue, the crew discussed the quality of Trick or Treaters seen this year. Bryan and Kelly brought the holiday into the future with their video doorbell and mechanical candy statue. Also this week, we spoil Season 2 of Stranger Things and get a HAM Radio update from… Continue reading Daylight Saving Revolt – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 90
Not Your Grandpa’s Sweater – Gear Tasting 112
Winter is Coming and you need an ITS Modern Action Sweater! Today on Gear Tasting, Bryan walks through the construction of our new MAS and how it’s inspired by his favorite colorway. In addition, he highlights a new pair of Yates Fast Roping Gloves he recently picked up to evaluate. Finally this week on Questions… Continue reading Not Your Grandpa’s Sweater – Gear Tasting 112
Hamming it Up and Upgrading Your Pistol – Gear Tasting 98
Fresh off receiving a HAM Technician License, today on Gear Tasting Bryan walks through some of the benefits of getting your HAM license and why you should consider it over Family Radios. He also answers a Question Over Coffee on his thoughts about internal modifications to handguns.
Getting Your HAM Radio License – Gear Tasting Radio 23
Amateur Radio has been around since the early 20th century and it’s easier now than ever to get licensed to talk on the airwaves! Today on Gear Tasting Radio, Bryan and Rob discuss their journey to getting their HAM Radio Technician Licenses. In addition, they highlighted some practical reasons why you might want to jump… Continue reading Getting Your HAM Radio License – Gear Tasting Radio 23
Ultimate Radio Communication Guide: What to Look for in a Handheld Transceiver
My previous article on radio communication was a primer that went into detail about why you’d want to learn about radios, the way they operate and what frequencies are available for you to operate on. Today I’m going to address what kind of radios are out there for you to use with those different frequencies,… Continue reading Ultimate Radio Communication Guide: What to Look for in a Handheld Transceiver
The Ultimate Guide to Learning about Radio Communication and Why You Should
Cell phones have become our primary communication devices because of their versatility, portability and ease of use. However, the problem with relying on them too heavily is that during an emergency, the likelihood of them failing can become a big concern. If we think about contingencies and recognize the limitations of the devices we rely… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Learning about Radio Communication and Why You Should