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Tactical Winlink Gateway - Episode 104

Recorded LIVE at 1pm PST May 5, 2024


Making AREDN MESH Cables on a Field Deployment

We were asked to deploy a live video mesh system while on a field deployment exercise, but we needed more ethernet cables. A run to a store or online order was not possible so we had to make our own cables. The cold rain made my fingers numb and stiff which made the task more difficult. Watch as I make a cable in the field.


Experimental Wet Noodle Antenna

Is it possible to make a contact with a wet noodl?


Ordering A Pizza With A BAOFENG???

Learn how to configure and use a DigiRig and a BaoFeng with Winlink and Vara FM. In this short movie we cover all of the details of configuring and using an ultra compact portable winlink station to order a pizza.

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