Videos tagged with VHF

This video provides an expert overview of the BTECH UV-PRO Dual Band Radio, highlighting its capabilities for both beginner and advanced users. The presenter, from T-Rex Arms, emphasizes its ruggedness, dual-band UHF/VHF operation, and modern features like USB-C charging and robust Bluetooth connectivity for programming and accessories. It's presented as a versatile tool for amateur radio, GMRS, and even public safety applications, with potential for advanced digital communications like APRS and WinLink.

This video provides a beginner's crash course on tactical radios and communication systems, emphasizing the importance of planning and understanding different equipment types. It breaks down various radio classes, including FRS/GMRS, amateur radios, mesh devices, and advanced systems like Radio over IP and MANETs. The content guides viewers on selecting appropriate equipment based on purpose, range, budget, and training needs, highlighting the significance of understanding VHF, UHF, and HF frequencies for effective communication.

This video from Brass Facts provides an expert-level overview of advanced radio communications for prepared citizens, moving beyond basic use to tactical implementation. It covers identifying threats (OPFOR), understanding civilian SIGINT realities, and detailed strategies for close-range, medium-range, and infield-to-base communications. The instruction emphasizes the importance of encryption, comparing digital vs. analog signals, and leveraging repeaters for extended range, all delivered with a pragmatic and informative tone.

Alan Cooper, a former Marine Reconnaissance, Green Beret, and CIA contractor, recounts his experiences in Operation Desert Storm. He details his early life, motivations for joining the Marines, and his progression through specialized training, including scout swimming and amphibious landings. Cooper vividly describes the chaos and challenges of the Battle of Khafji, where his small team was trapped behind enemy lines for 48 hours, and a critical mission to find a route through Iraqi minefields that helped end the war. The narrative highlights the realities of combat, the importance of reconnaissance, and the personal toll of warfare.

This guide covers the fundamentals of amateur (Ham) radio, emphasizing the necessity of licensing and community involvement through local clubs. It highlights the capabilities of radios like the AnyTone TERMN-8R, distinguishing them from basic walkie-talkies and stressing the importance of antenna performance for extended range. The information is presented with practical advice from Bob Griswold, a subject matter expert in civilian communications.