Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Humbled by your kindness 🙏 Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF is a best seller. Paperback is incoming, Dedicated RTO afterwards. 73 Julian oh8stn #oh8stn #hamradio #cbradio #shtf www.amazon.com/author/julia... 131
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Very grateful for all the kindness. My books aren't perfect. They are not managed by some big publisher. You will certainly find mistakes. But they are honest. www.amazon.com/author/julia... 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 21/02/2026The TX-500MP gets an upgrade. Wireless audio interface and CAT over Bluetooth. Integrated GNSS. Multi-mode TNC. No cable mess. oh8stn.org/blog/2026/02... #oh8stn #hamradio #lab599 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Grid-Down Emergency Communications is now available in print on Amazon. Focus: strategies, methods, and procedures for real grid-down comms. Soon, also via PileupDX (Sweden) and DIY599 (Oliver DL4KA) in Germany. oh8stn.org/blog/2026/01... 73, Julian OH8STNoh8stn.orgBook Release: Grid-Down Emergency CommunicationsHello Operators. Grid-Down Emergency Communications is now available worldwide on Amazon in Kindle and print formats. It is also available directly via Patreon and Ko-fi as a print-ready PDF for th… 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Grid Down Emergency Communications is finally ready. The book is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Clear, practical strategies for keeping your network running when the grid fails. Out Dec 24, 2025. www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4JY2RLJ #oh8stn #HamRadio #Prepper #EmergencyComms #SHTFamazon.comGrid-Down Emergency Communications: How To Stay Connected When the Grid Goes Down (OH8STN: Grid Down Emergency Communications Book 1)Grid-Down Emergency Communications: How To Stay Connected When the Grid Goes Down (OH8STN: Grid Down Emergency Communications Book 1) - Kindle edition by White, Julian. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Grid-Down Emergency Communications: How To Stay Connected When the Grid Goes Down (OH8STN: Grid Down Emergency Communications Book 1). 021
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Ham Radio, Marksmanship, and Fieldcraft. Pragmatic Cross Training for Preparedness. youtu.be/jfLrER2OTbc #oh8stn #hamradio #Preparednessyoutu.beHF Radio Marksmanship & fFeldcraftYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Cross-training builds real resilience. Last weekends combined HF communications, fieldcraft, and marksmanship in the swamps of Puolanka, Finland, eas an incredible experience. Preparedness isn’t theory! oh8stn.org/blog/2025/10... #oh8stn #hamradio #survivaloh8stn.orgCross-training: Communications, Fieldcraft, and MarksmanshipCross-training builds real resilience. This weekend combined HF communications, fieldcraft, and marksmanship in the swamps of Puolanka, Finland—proving that preparedness isn’t theory, it’s practice… 000
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025The DJI Drone Ban: Everything They're Not Telling You! oh8stn.org/blog/2025/10... #dji #drones #hamradio #oh8stnoh8stn.orgThe DJI Drone Ban: What They’re Not Saying Out LoudThe U.S. calls DJI a security risk, yet no allies have banned their drones. Lawmakers funded by defense interests push the ban while U.S. and Israeli firms stand to profit. This isn’t about safety—… 182
Reposted by Julian oh8stnJulian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications. www.amazon.com/author/julia... #oh8stn #hamradio #lifepo4 #solarpower 052
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Melbourne Florida Hamfest oh8stn.org/blog/2025/09... #hamradio #oh8stnoh8stn.org60th Melbourne Hamfest (Florida, USA)Begin forwared message: Dear Mr. Julian,I hope this note finds you well. I’m reaching out as a fellow ham and a fan of your YouTube channel. Our club, the Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society (PCAR… 000
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications. www.amazon.com/author/julia... #oh8stn #hamradio #lifepo4 #solarpower 052
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 18/09/2025The Lab599 TX-500MP covers 160–6m (TX/RX), including CB. One rugged radio for local, regional, and global comms all without repeaters or infrastructure. youtu.be/oQKY1BZIOwY #HamRadio #CBRadio #TX500MP #OH8STN 000
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 07/09/2025QRP Portable field test of the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 portable ham radio antenna from Hailuoto Island KP24iX. POTA + WWFF activation with SSB & FT8 using the Lab599 TX-500MP. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/Ee8__nY4NGM #HamRadio #oh8stn #POTA #WWFF #PortableHamRadioyoutu.beChameleon MPAS 2 0 HF 50MHZ PORTABLE HAM RADIO ANTENNAYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 041
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025New blogpost up: Icom IC-7300MK2 — Off-Grid Friendly Why a 23% drop in receive current makes all the difference for grid-down comms. Full post: oh8stn.org/blog/2025/09... #hamradio #icom £ic7300mk2oh8stn.orgIC-7300MK2: Why a 0.7 A Receive Draw Actually Matters Off-GridI just pre-ordered the new Icom IC-7300MK2. Its reduced current draw finally makes this legendary HF rig off-grid friendly! 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 24/08/2025Finally, an HF radio for preppers. The Lab599 TX-500MP is a rugged 160–6m, 10W manpack radio the community is talking about. Join me as I share my experience with this man-portable QRP rig. youtu.be/oQKY1BZIOwY #hamradio #qrpyoutu.beLab599 TX-500MP HF 50Mhz Portable Ham RadioYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 021
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 19/08/2025QRP portable today with the Lab599 TX-500MP. Ran 10w SSB into the Chameleon MPAS vertical to work UK POTA station 2E0JJS (S5). A little repeat on phonetics, and we had solid copy. youtube.com/shorts/tVx4A... My books: www.amazon.com/author/julia... #hamradio #qrp #oh8stnyoutube.comQRP Portable SSB TX-500MP & Chameleon MPASYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 040
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 15/08/2025My first Winlink session with the Lab599 TX-500MP & LiNK500MP TNC on 40m band. Connected 760 km away with just 10W!. 📺 Watch: youtu.be/8B5sGxHY7tY #Winlink #TX500MP #OH8STN #HamRadioyoutu.beWinlink Disaster Email Lab599 TX500MP OH8STNYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 083
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025New video out on YouTube. Topic is QRP! QRP is efficient, portable, & powerful, but sometimes, condx demand more. In this vid, I show how a compact HF amp helped complete a failed Winlink session—without ditching my low-power strategy. youtu.be/x77GsFs2qZ4 73 Julian oh8stn #oh8stn #hamradio #qrpyoutu.beWhen QRP Is Not Enough: Lightweight HF AmplifierYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 031
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Just tested the LiNK500MP for the Lab599 TX-500MP. It adds RPR, audio interface for data modes, GPS, 12V input, Bluetooth LE, and mic passthrough. 🎥 Watch on YT: youtu.be/8ZWeLTq6sUE?... More info: diy599.net 💪 Support my work: www.amazon.com/author/julia... #HamRadio #TX500MPyoutu.beLab599 TX 500 Data Comms with LiNK500MP Audio InterfaceYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 000
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Now that the Yaesu FTX-1 is out, this might be a good time to take a look at how data comms work with the Icom IC-705 and a Microsoft Surface Go tablet. With the IC-705, the wires are optional! youtu.be/r22xilag_9A?... #oh8stn #icom #ic705 #hamradioyoutu.beHam Radio with Microsoft Surface & Icom IC-705YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Hello Operators There is a new blog post up on the oh8stn blog. If it's not too much to ask, please let me know what you think about the concept. Also if you think I should expand this into a downloadable guide. 73 Julian oh8stn Blog: oh8stn.org/blog/2025/07...oh8stn.orgEmergency Winlink GatewayA field-tested look at the Emergency Winlink Gateway—an off-grid, low-power HF email system built for rapid deployment during real-world disasters. 012
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 10/01/2025New post up. Starlink now supporting the California Wildfires with Starlink internet, and direct to cell service. Read more at oh8stn.org/blog/2025/01...oh8stn.orgCalifornia wildfires: StarlinkStarlink supporting victims of the California wildfires 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 07/01/2025LiNK500 is very much like an SCS Tracker. The LiNK500 can act as a standalone RPR tracker, Winlink RPR TNC, HF APRS TNC with Android, IPhone, iPad, Windows or Linux, and it can act as an audio device for FT8, JS8Call, Vara HF or any AFSK data mode. youtu.be/I_olnGwwunoyoutu.beDL4KA LiNK500 RPR TNC Audio Interface Quick StartYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 141
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 25/12/2024New video and file drop. Grid Down Communications youtu.be/tdrrCoHJhbo?...youtu.beMerry Christmas Book ReleaseYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 10/12/20242 new chapters posted. Grid Down Emergency Communications. oh8stn.org/blog/2024/12... #hamradiooh8stn.org2 New Chapters Dropped: Grid Down EMCOMMHello Operators.Dropped two new sections of the book Grid Down Emergency Communications today. If you have already purchased the ebook, there is nothing to buy. You’ll find the latest files i… 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 01/12/2024So many ham radio newcomers coming to the channel. Learning NATO alphabet and numbers is high on the requested list. I suspect heightened tensions between NATO & RUS may also have people worried. 73 Julian oh8stn Share url: youtu.be/ULxwgAreRywyoutu.beNATO Phonetic Alphabet: Mastered in Minutes!YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Testing #starlink for grid down disaster communications. Join me as I field test Starlink to Starlink with Mark @M0IAX youtu.be/JOoXAtxQ-Hgyoutu.beSpaceX Starlink Disaster Grid Down Emergency CommunicationsYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 09/11/2024Testing @Starlink Mini at 65° North with @PowerFilmSolar 100 watt solar panel for power. @m0iax thanks for helping me test 🙏 youtube.com/shorts/HkZJP...youtube.comTesting Starlink Mini at 65° NorthYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 15/09/2024This video demonstrates how and why I charge my ebike off grid, using solar power at home, and in the field, for my off grid ham radio adventures. 73 Julian oh8stn youtu.be/sVArV6lEpKwyoutu.beUltimate Off-Grid Solar Charging E-Bike Solution!YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 021
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 02/09/2024Checking out the Yaesu FTX-1F! In this video, we'll dive into the features of this QRP ham radio and ponder whether or not it will be the new 'must-have' for portable operations. 73 Julian oh8stn youtu.be/mv3wrBZk7EE #hamradio #yaesu #ftx1fyoutu.beThe Ultimate Field Radio: Yaesu FTx-1FYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 2151
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 18/08/2024This is the 4010 LEFS Lightweight End Fed Half wave Sloper from Chameleon Antenna. It is an end fed half wave antenna for the 40m, 20m & 10m bands. It is man-portable and easy to setup, & offers great performance. 73 Julian oh8stn youtu.be/z3fUHGvwuSUyoutu.beChameleon 4010 LEFS Lightweight End Fed Sloper AntennaYouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 031
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 11/08/2024In this episode we discuss off-grid communications with JS8Call, the importance of keeping a flexible and adaptable operation strategy, and the problems with the "No Random Contacts" strategy to emergency communications. 73 Julian oh8stn #hamradio youtu.be/ooCqv53xeukyoutu.beHam Radio Off Grid at the Arctic Circle | EP2YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN 031
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 05/08/2024EP1 - Julian OH8STN and his dog Junior headed North to test the off-grid power and communications capabilities of his portable ham shack camper. This first episode focuses on getting there, and getting started. 73 Julian oh8stn #hamradio Share video: youtu.be/daUf3Re4Szkyoutu.beArctic Circle Off Grid Ham Radio Expedition 2024Off-Grid Ham Radio Expedition at the Arctic Circle Finland. Julian OH8STN and his dog Junior headed North to test the off-grid power and communications capab... 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 28/07/2024QRP WinLink session using the ICOM IC705, Microsoft Surface, and N9SAB OCF dipole set up for NVIS. There's very little talk in this video. The idea is simply showing newcomers what's possible with low power. youtu.be/GQNsTy7s2xA 73 Julian #oh8stn #hamradio #winlink #qrpyoutu.beQRP Winlink SessionHello Operators, this is a QRP WinLink session using the ICOM IC705, a Microsoft Surface, and an N9SAB off-center fed dipole antenna set up for NVIS.There's ... 050
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 26/07/2024Hello Operators. In this video we go through charging our Microsoft Surface or similar laptops and tablets off-grid, using the same 12 volt batteries that power our ham radio gear. 73 Julian #oh8stn #hamradio #computer Share video url: youtu.be/SvGeOvR7DL4youtu.beOff Grid Ham Radio Tablet Laptop Computer charging how toNeed to charge your tablet or laptop computer off-grid? This video shows you how to do it.Hello Operators.In this video we go through charging our Microsoft ... 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 20/07/2024Setting up and demonstrating the ultimate ham radio disaster battery pack from Power Queen. It has a wireless shunt built-in, making battery monitoring and heath checks extremely simple. 73 Julian oh8stn youtu.be/kUPMAYtr7Y4 Discount code: JulianOH8STNyoutu.beThe Ultimate Ham Radio Disaster Battery PackThe ultimate ham radio disaster battery pack is a 100 amp hour LiFePO4 battry pack from Power Queen. It has a wireless shunt built-in making battery monitori... 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 16/07/2024Power Queen LiFePO4 Prime Day sale. If you've been on the fence about LiFePO4, it might be time! oh8stn.org/blog/2024/07... 73 Julian oh8stnoh8stn.orgPowerQueen Prime Day SalePower Queen LiFePO4 Prime Day Sale for USA & Europe. Pay Attention! 011
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 15/07/2024Ham Radio Camper Caravan gets a "Power Up". Battery monitoring, more dolar panels, and some lessons in noise reduction. 73 Julian #oh8stn #hamradio youtu.be/z54h2TO7GJ4youtu.beHam Radio Camper Caravan Part 2 | Power AnywhereThe Ham Radio camper caravan trailer gets some off-grid solar-powered updates.Today we look at the the off-grid goals for the camping trailer. We also look a... 021
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 07/07/2024Today's topic: Low-power, narrow-bandwidth asynchronous messaging with JS8Call. 73 Julian oh8stn Share video: youtu.be/KtU43BIT6UQyoutu.beWhen Less is More QRPHam Radio QRP & narrow bandwidth data modes can make or break your grid down or off-grid communications strategy. Take a look at this video on low power asyn... 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 18/06/2024The Ham Radio Camper Caravan Trailer is finally here. In this video, we install some solar panels, drill and install power cables, test a telescopic mast with 80m meter OCF, then run winlink & FT8 sessions. 73 Julian oh8stn youtu.be/ddOyAK804o0youtu.beHam Radio Camper Caravan | Part 1The Ham Radio Camper Caravan Trailer is finally here. In this video we install some solar panels, drill and install some power cables for our solar panels, t... 030
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 16/06/2024Ham Radio Camper Caravan Winlink Testing #hamradio #winlink youtube.com/shorts/O-s7_...youtube.comHam Radio Camper Caravan Winlink Testing 040
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 03/06/2024Hello Operators. There's a new post up on the website. I've been testing a Bluetooth enabled, Lithium iron phosphate battery from power queen. The added capabilities are interesting. oh8stn.org/blog/2024/06... 73 Julian oh8stnoh8stn.orgSmart Edition Bluetooth LiFePO4 battery – Charge Controller | Power QueenPower Queen Bluetooth Smart Edition LiFePO4 battery and charge controller test. 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 30/05/2024When ham radio annoys me. youtube.com/shorts/ByvxM...youtube.comWhen Ham Radio annoys me | #oh8stn #shorts 000
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 22/05/2024Incredible News! youtu.be/drRrF9hcO94youtu.beIncredible News!Incredible news! 73Julian #oh8stn porrable #hamradio #offgrid 011
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 10/05/2024Portable Solar Power Giveaway Update #hamradio youtube.com/shorts/xdA0w...youtube.comPortable Solar Power Giveaway Winners #hamradio #shorts 010
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 05/05/2024Why does emergency power remain an afterthought? youtube.com/shorts/7R1IR... 021
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 02/05/2024Portable Ham Radio on Solar Power Basics is up on YouTube and soon Rumble. 73 Julian oh8stn #hamradio youtu.be/lnkyDKPLFUkyoutu.bePortable Ham Radio on Solar Power BasicsPortable Ham Radio on solar power can be very rewarding. You generate your own energy from the sun, power you own off-grid ham radio station, and you are com... 131
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 28/04/2024Portable Ham Radio on Solar Power. For those of you supporting the channel, here is your chance to get some portable power gear for your off-grid ham radio adventures. Share video preview URL: youtu.be/Xct5n1QqcOQ Get more information from: oh8stn.org/blog/2024/04... 73 Julian #hamradioyoutu.bePortable Ham Radio on Solar Power 2024 PREVIEWPortable Ham Radio on Solar Power. For those of you supporting the channel, here is your chance to get some portable power gear for your off-grid ham radio a... 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 23/04/2024Episode notes are up: Setting up a Microsoft Surface Go for Portable Ham Radio Data Modes. Blog: oh8stn.org/blog/2024/04... Video: youtu.be/-XXpvZ2ifh4 73 Julian oh8stnoh8stn.orgMicrosoft Surface for Portable Ham Radio Data modesSetting up a Microsoft Surface Go for Portable Ham Radio Data Modes. 020
Julian oh8stn @oh8stn.bsky.social · 19/04/2024There's a new video up. Today we're talking about portable ham radio data modes with a Microsoft Surface. 73 Julian oh8stn Share video URL: youtu.be/-XXpvZ2ifh4 Related Blog posts: oh8stn.org?s=microsoft+...youtu.bePortable Ham Radio with a Microsoft SurfacePortable ham Radio data modes can be frustrating if you don't have the right portable tablet or laptop computer. In this video, we will go through using the ... 030
