Tech Tips & Tricks That Actually Feel Magical – Decoding the Arcane Arts of Technology (SM)
The UV-5R Mini is listed as a walkie talkie for adults for survival hunting. I explain why it’s actually a ham radio transceiver that requires a Baofeng UV-5R ham radio license to transmit legally.
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Stay Connected Off-Grid: A Practical Guide to the $8 Baofeng T22 FRS Radio When your Starlink isn’t an option—and you need to communicate anyway. You’ve invested in reliable internet with Starlink, but what happens when you venture beyond your satellite dish range? Whether you’re hiking in a remote canyon, exploring desert backcountry, or stuck without … Read more
A $20 Baofeng radio is your ticket to getting started in amateur radio the right way. Baofeng, the Chinese manufacturer of inexpensive handheld and mobile radios, churns out a dizzying number of different VHF/UHF transceiver models each year. For a new ham, it can be very confusing. This post is all about simplifying your first … Read more