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Why You Should Be Stockpiling Coffee

If you are into prepping, then you should be stockpiling coffee. Don't let a bad situation get any worse!

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What is Radio Propagation: RF Propagation

What is radio propagation? discover how the sun, solar flares, as well as sun spots, can make long-distance communication possible or impossible.

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Basic Emergency Communications

Looking for simple advice about basic emergency communication preparedness items? We'll give you an easy-to-understand list of the items you should consider.

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Best Disaster Preparedness Apps

US Dept of Health and Human Services compiled list of the best disaster preparedness apps for your phone.

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Demonstrating Ultra-Portable Amateur Digital Stations

Some ultra-portable amateur digital comms which OH8STN uses in the field. Ham radio.

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What Is A Faraday Cage And How To Make One

Discover how to make your own faraday cage at home. A Step by step guide to building a Faraday cage to protect your electronics in case of an electromagnetic pulse.

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How To Communicate When the Grid Goes Down

Relying solely on your cellphone to communicate with your friends, neighbors, and family during an emergency is dangerous. Have a backup system! We explain some options in this article.

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80 Bug Out Bag Essentials Checklist

Create the best bug out bag with our ultimate bug out bag checklist. Discover 80 essential items to carry in your survival kit to prepare you for emergencies.

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goTenna Mesh Teardown

See inside the guts of a goTenna Mesh. What components it's made of, and how it works.

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The Solar Storm of 2012

Almost two years ago to the day, our most bounteous and fantastical celestial body — the Sun — kicked out one of the largest solar flares and coronal mass ejections ever recorded. And it only missed Earth by a whisker.

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