19th
Jun
Below are some resources that you might find helpful in your radio adventures. DMR Codeplug This codeplug is specifically tailored for the Seattle Metro area. It was written for an Anytone 878 in Mode 14 and combines data from the PNWDigital and SeattleDMR code plugs as well as channels for Marine, GMRS, MURS, NOAA Weather, […]
5th
May
The Radios The core of my setup are two Yaesu VX-6R handheld radios. I chose the Yaesu VX-6R due to it’s robust durability and water resistance. Taking it in the backcountry, I’m likely to encounter all sorts of challenging environments. It also is likely to hold up should I ever face a long-term local emergency […]
20th
Aug
Several years ago, while camping at Upper Lena Lake in Olympic National Park, I met a fellow camper who had a “ham” radio. We got to talking and he talked about being able to pick up signals from all the way back to the main highway. I realized this could be a really useful form […]