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Yaesu – Manufacturer of amateur and professional radio equipment used in communication systems for preparedness, emergency response, and off-grid operations.
← Return to Browse Topics PageWhat are we trying to accomplish when we talk about communications in relation to being prepared for emergencies, disasters, and grid-down? Simple, we don’t want to lack information of whatever is happening, whether with our family members, congregation, community, or the world.
note: This article first appeared in May 2015. In Part #1 (posted day before yesterday) of this series I covered the mission of this Ham-In-The-Box project, requirements and limitations, and the initial challenges that I faced. I also outlined each piece of equipment that would make up the final product. In Part #2 (posted yesterday) of this series…
note: This article first appeared in May 2015.You should read Part #1 that appeared yesterday. In Part #1 of this series I covered the mission of this Ham-In-The-Box project, requirements and limitations, and the initial challenges that I faced. I also outlined each piece of equipment that would make up the final product. In this article I will cover…
note: This article first appeared in May 2015. It was my first major ham radio and power project. I loved it and learned a lot. Later I wanted a smaller box for my radio and emergency power. That project turned into “Yaesu FT-8900R Go Box & Power Box Together”. But, I am resurrecting this series…
note: article first appeared in March 2015 In this post I will go over how I store my 897D and what I store with it. In two previous articles I went over the Yaesu FT-897D radio and accessories. Both articles are worth the read. They appeared yesterday and the day before. So let’s go over…
note: article first appeared in February 2015 As mentioned in Part #1 of this series that posted yesterday, I really love this mobile unit! The Yaesu FT-897D is an amazing piece of Ham radio technology wrapped up in a very compact and sturdy package for HF and UHF/VHF operations in the field or as a…
note: article first appeared in February 2015 Yaesu has been putting out high quality products for a very long time. The FT-897R is no exception. This is the HF radio I purchased and I am extremely glad I did. It meets or exceeds every expectation I have for a quality HF rig, then it throws…
In this post I will go over how I store my 8800R and what I store with it. In two previous articles I went over the Yaesu FT-8800R radio and accessories. Both articles are worth the read. So let’s go over my standard format, what is the mission for all of this? Mission –…
As mentioned in Part #1 of this series, I really love this mobile unit! The Yaesu FT-8800r is an amazing piece of Ham radio technology wrapped up in a very compact and sturdy package. It is perfect for the “repeaters” part of its mission. This thing does it all and matches my mission requirements and…
Anyone who has been in the Ham radio arena for 30 minutes or more knows the quality associated with the name Yaesu. The company has been putting out a high quality product for a very long time. The FT-8800R is no exception. This was the second mobile radio I purchased and I am extremely glad…