Julian oh8stn
@oh8stn.bsky.social
Video creator, blogger, generally grumpy old jarhead
Ham Radio, Marksmanship, and Fieldcraft. Pragmatic Cross Training for Preparedness.
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HF Radio Marksmanship & fFeldcraft
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Ham Radio, Marksmanship, and Fieldcraft. Pragmatic Cross Training for Preparedness.
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Cross-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!
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Cross-training: Communications, Fieldcraft, and Marksmanship
Cross-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…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Cross-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!
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#oh8stn #hamradio #survival
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The DJI Drone Ban: Everything They're Not Telling You!
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The DJI Drone Ban: What They’re Not Saying Out Loud
The 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—…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The DJI Drone Ban: Everything They're Not Telling You!
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Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications.
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Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications.
www.amazon.com/author/julia...
#oh8stn #hamradio #lifepo4 #solarpower
www.amazon.com/author/julia...
#oh8stn #hamradio #lifepo4 #solarpower
September 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications.
www.amazon.com/author/julia...
#oh8stn #hamradio #lifepo4 #solarpower
www.amazon.com/author/julia...
#oh8stn #hamradio #lifepo4 #solarpower
The Lab599 TX-500MP covers 160–6m (TX/RX), including CB. One rugged radio for local, regional, and global comms all without repeaters or infrastructure.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The Lab599 TX-500MP covers 160–6m (TX/RX), including CB. One rugged radio for local, regional, and global comms all without repeaters or infrastructure.
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#HamRadio #CBRadio #TX500MP #OH8STN
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QRP 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:
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Chameleon MPAS 2 0 HF 50MHZ PORTABLE HAM RADIO ANTENNA
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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September 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
QRP 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:
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#HamRadio #oh8stn #POTA #WWFF #PortableHamRadio
🎥 Watch here:
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New blogpost up: Icom IC-7300MK2 — Off-Grid Friendly
Why a 23% drop in receive current makes all the difference for grid-down comms.
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Why a 23% drop in receive current makes all the difference for grid-down comms.
Full post: oh8stn.org/blog/2025/09...
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IC-7300MK2: Why a 0.7 A Receive Draw Actually Matters Off-Grid
I just pre-ordered the new Icom IC-7300MK2. Its reduced current draw finally makes this legendary HF rig off-grid friendly!
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September 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New 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 £ic7300mk2
Why a 23% drop in receive current makes all the difference for grid-down comms.
Full post: oh8stn.org/blog/2025/09...
#hamradio #icom £ic7300mk2
Finally, 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.
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Lab599 TX-500MP HF 50Mhz Portable Ham Radio
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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August 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Finally, 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 #qrp
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#hamradio #qrp
QRP 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.
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QRP Portable SSB TX-500MP & Chameleon MPAS
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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August 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
QRP 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.
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My books: www.amazon.com/author/julia...
#hamradio #qrp #oh8stn
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My books: www.amazon.com/author/julia...
#hamradio #qrp #oh8stn
My first Winlink session with the Lab599 TX-500MP & LiNK500MP TNC on 40m band. Connected 760 km away with just 10W!.
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Winlink Disaster Email Lab599 TX500MP OH8STN
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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August 15, 2025 at 5:36 AM
My first Winlink session with the Lab599 TX-500MP & LiNK500MP TNC on 40m band. Connected 760 km away with just 10W!.
📺 Watch:
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#Winlink #TX500MP #OH8STN #HamRadio
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New 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.
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Julian oh8stn
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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
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Julian oh8stn
#oh8stn #hamradio #qrp
When QRP Is Not Enough: Lightweight HF Amplifier
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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August 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New 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 #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 #qrp
Just 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 #TX500MP
🎥 Watch on YT: youtu.be/8ZWeLTq6sUE?...
More info: diy599.net
💪 Support my work: www.amazon.com/author/julia...
#HamRadio #TX500MP
Lab599 TX 500 Data Comms with LiNK500MP Audio Interface
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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July 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Just 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 #TX500MP
🎥 Watch on YT: youtu.be/8ZWeLTq6sUE?...
More info: diy599.net
💪 Support my work: www.amazon.com/author/julia...
#HamRadio #TX500MP
Now 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!
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#oh8stn #icom #ic705 #hamradio
With the IC-705, the wires are optional!
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#oh8stn #icom #ic705 #hamradio
Ham Radio with Microsoft Surface & Icom IC-705
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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July 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Now 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 #hamradio
With the IC-705, the wires are optional!
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#oh8stn #icom #ic705 #hamradio
Hello 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.
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Julian oh8stn
Blog: oh8stn.org/blog/2025/07...
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...
Emergency Winlink Gateway
A field-tested look at the Emergency Winlink Gateway—an off-grid, low-power HF email system built for rapid deployment during real-world disasters.
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July 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hello 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...
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...
New post up. Starlink now supporting the California Wildfires with Starlink internet, and direct to cell service. Read more at oh8stn.org/blog/2025/01...
California wildfires: Starlink
Starlink supporting victims of the California wildfires
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January 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
New post up. Starlink now supporting the California Wildfires with Starlink internet, and direct to cell service. Read more at oh8stn.org/blog/2025/01...
LiNK500 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.
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DL4KA LiNK500 RPR TNC Audio Interface Quick Start
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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January 7, 2025 at 6:16 AM
LiNK500 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.
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Merry Christmas Book Release
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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December 25, 2024 at 10:06 PM
So 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.
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Julian oh8stn
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I suspect heightened tensions between NATO & RUS may also have people worried.
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Julian oh8stn
Share url: youtu.be/ULxwgAreRyw
NATO Phonetic Alphabet: Mastered in Minutes!
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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December 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM
So 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/ULxwgAreRyw
I suspect heightened tensions between NATO & RUS may also have people worried.
73
Julian oh8stn
Share url: youtu.be/ULxwgAreRyw
Testing #starlink for grid down disaster communications. Join me as I field test Starlink to Starlink with Mark @M0IAX
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SpaceX Starlink Disaster Grid Down Emergency Communications
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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November 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Testing #starlink for grid down disaster communications. Join me as I field test Starlink to Starlink with Mark @M0IAX
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Testing @Starlink Mini at 65° North with @PowerFilmSolar 100 watt solar panel for power. @m0iax thanks for helping me test 🙏
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Testing Starlink Mini at 65° North
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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November 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Testing @Starlink Mini at 65° North with @PowerFilmSolar 100 watt solar panel for power. @m0iax thanks for helping me test 🙏
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This 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.
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Julian oh8stn
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Julian oh8stn
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Ultimate Off-Grid Solar Charging E-Bike Solution!
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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September 15, 2024 at 9:23 PM
This 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.
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Julian oh8stn
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Julian oh8stn
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Checking 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.
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Julian oh8stn
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#hamradio #yaesu #ftx1f
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Julian oh8stn
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#hamradio #yaesu #ftx1f
The Ultimate Field Radio: Yaesu FTx-1F
YouTube video by Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
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September 2, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Checking 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 #ftx1f
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Julian oh8stn
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#hamradio #yaesu #ftx1f