Update 4/13/2018: Field tests on the Garmin InReach suggest that the device can inadvertently call search and rescue teams (Link). As Hurricane Irma raged, cellular networks hit capacity. At one point, 50% or more...
Tips from a Ham Radio operator for communicating after a disaster if all you have is a cell phone. 1. If your cell service goes down, your phone is a brick. Your phone is...
This article is the second in a series on Portable NVIS Communication. This series focuses on short-haul communication during a disaster. Introduction There are Three Keys to NVIS Communication: Critical Frequency (foF2) Maximum Usable...
The 2017 Chicago Marathon is tomorrow. Runners from all over the world are here looking to compete after months of intense training. For the 12,000 volunteers who make the race run, it also is...