Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN

Hello Operators
This is Julian, a Ham Radio Operator and US Expat living in Finland. The channel focuses on portable, off-grid, grid down power and practical ham radio communications for preparedness. The goal is teaching operators to use portable power, HF radios and data mode communications as a utilities for off grid comms or during a grid down scenario at home or in the field. This usually translates into 2 videos, and 2 blog posts monthly.
I am most active on YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook fan page and blog.
So please do find me @oh8stn

The channel
- Ham Radio Off-grid
- Ham Radio Data Modes
- Portable Ham Radio
- DIY LiFePO4 batteries
- Portable solar power
- Tutorials
- Field tests and reviews.
- DIY Projects

The channel motto is Maximize Capability, Minimize Gear!
This is a family friendly channel.

Would you like to sponsor, collaborate or support the channel? Check out my FAQ at www.oh8stn.org/sponsorship

73
Julian OH8STN
SurvivalTech Nord
#oh8stn #hamradio

Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN

🚀 Huge thanks, Operators! The new Lab599 TX-500MP video just passed 10,000 views in the first 24 hours and is holding strong at #1 of 10 on the channel.

Question for you:
Would you run the TX-500MP as your main off-grid HF rig?

▶️ Haven’t seen it yet? Watch here: https://youtu.be/oQKY1BZIOwY

73,
Julian OH8STN

1 week ago | [YT] | 59

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Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN

Finally, an HF radio built for preppers.
The new Lab599 TX-500MP is rugged, portable, utilitarian, and ready for grid-down comms. In my latest video, I break down the specs, differences to the original TX-500, battery/charging features, HF SSB QSOs, digital modes with the LiNK500MP, and why the ham radio community should be paying attention.

▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/oQKY1BZIOwY

What do you think — is this the most capable manpack HF rig we’ve seen yet?

#HamRadio #TX500MP #GridDown

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Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN

New video up.
My first Winlink session with the Lab599 TX-500MP & LiNK500MP TNC on 40m band. Connected 760 km away with just 10W!.
📺 Watch: https://youtu.be/8B5sGxHY7tY
📚 Support: www.amazon.com/author/julian-oh8stn
#Winlink #TX500MP #OH8STN #HamRadio

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QRP works—until it doesn’t. In this real-world Winlink session, poor propagation cause a Winlink Session failure. Here’s what I did next to get the message through—without going full QRO.
https://youtu.be/x77GsFs2qZ4

Find all my books here: www.amazon.com/author/julian-oh8stn

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Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN

Off-Grid Power for Emergency Communications is now live on Kindle!
The paperback and hardcover editions are coming soon.

This new 304-page edition is packed with real-world solutions for keeping your radios, laptops, drones, and critical gear powered during grid-down events.

If you’ve supported the project on Patreon or Ko-Fi, your updated files are already available.

➡️ www.amazon.com/author/julian-oh8stn

Want a signed copy with a personal message? Drop a comment below — I’ll be printing extras for Finland’s national library and local shops.

Thank you all for the support — next up, I’m back on Grid-Down Emergency Communications.

#offgridpower #hamradio #preparedness #resilience #oh8stn

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