License Free Radio Options

As we sit poised for another major storm, I thought it might be helpful to dispel some myths about radios and cover some LICENSE FREE options. Sad hams – please note, this article is ONLY about LICENSE FREE, so please don’t feel the need to drop a hundred comments on why everyone needs an AmateurContinue reading “License Free Radio Options”

AGM Rattler TC35-384

NC Scout and I teach that the pine forest is the Guerrilla/Partisan’s friend. This image above, taken in Montana from my AGM Rattler TC-384 shows us why. The sight is set to white hot and as you can see, the pines are glowing white. It would be very difficult to locate stationary people out thereContinue reading “AGM Rattler TC35-384”

What Do I Put In My Radio?

OK, so Tactical Wisdom and NC Scout, along with that “BOO-FWANG” guy Randy said I needed to get some Boo-Fwang’s, and I did. Now what? Those radios are useless to you sitting in a drawer, unprogrammed. The biggest question I get is, “But what do I program it with?”. That’s a great question and we’llContinue reading “What Do I Put In My Radio?”

Brushbeater RTO Course Review

I’ve gotten to know NC Scout over the last few months by doing podcasts with him roughly once a week. I advertise with him, and we always have a great conversation on his podcast. When I checked out his training schedule (www.brushbeater.org) and saw that he was running a series of radio-related courses here inContinue reading “Brushbeater RTO Course Review”

Radio Testing

I frequently talk about the need to test your gear and your skills, but when is the last time you tested your preparedness radios? I’m not talking to the Amateur Radio guys, they do it everyday. I’m talking to YOU, yes YOU, the guy who has the radios in a box somewhere. So often weContinue reading “Radio Testing”