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Ham radio, GMRS, emergency communications, and gear reviews from East Tennessee.
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Watch in this order if you are brand new — then open Start here for license and programming steps.
- Start here — pick GMRS, ham study, or emcomm path
- Exam prep tools — flashcards and band quizzes while you study
- CHIRP programming article — after your license arrives
- First net checklist — before your first check-in
- 30-day novice runway — week-by-week on-site path
- Tutorial videos below — each links to matching guides
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Baofeng UV 5RH Pro Unboxing The Two Featuers that Actually Matter for Emergency Use
Baofeng UV-5RH Pro Unboxing — The Two Features That Actually Matter for Emergency Use Fir…
On site: UV-5R handheld guide · Day-one UV-5R checklist · Emcomm deployment workflow
Real NOAA Alerts Confirmed on Baofeng 5RH Pro | False Positives Still a Problem
Baofeng UV-5RH Pro Weather Alert Update — Real Alerts Confirmed, But Still Too Many False…
On site: UV-5R handheld guide · Day-one UV-5R checklist · East TN emcomm hub
BTech GMRS-V2 Unboxing - The PTT Feature Nobody Actually Tests
BTECH GMRS-V2 Unboxing: Two PTT Buttons, USB-C, and the Feature Nobody Talks About The BT…
On site: First week — GMRS · GMRS programming guide · GMRS channels
60-Hour Battery Life on the RB48 — Field Test Results
Retevis RB48: 60-Hour Battery Life Result — And the NOAA Alert Update Two weeks with the …
On site: First week — FRS · FRS vs GMRS · Field power hub
Your Baofeng HT Needs These Adapters — Here's Why
SMA, BNC, PL-259, SO-239 — if those connector names are a mystery, this video fixes that.…
On site: UV-5R handheld guide · Day-one UV-5R checklist · Baofeng cheat sheet
I Tested the RB48's Weather Function at Work—Here's What Happened
Retevis RB48 Early Use Review — Real-World Weather Alert Failure (And What Still Impresse…
On site: First week — FRS · FRS vs GMRS · East TN emcomm hub
Scanner vs Walkie-Talkie: Why You're Probably Confused
In this video, I clear up a common confusion: scanners and walkie-talkies are completely …
On site: First week — FRS · FRS vs GMRS · GMRS channels (when you upgrade)
This $30 radio still works after years. Here's why
In this video, I share my real-world experience with an early Baofeng UV-82X handheld rad…
On site: Start here · Video library
New to the RB48? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Struggling to change the frequency on your RB48 walkie talkie? This quick start guide sho…
On site: First week — FRS · FRS vs GMRS · GMRS channels (when you upgrade)
Retevis RB48 4-pack Unboxing and First Impressions
Retevis RB48 4-Pack Unboxing and First Impressions – Heavy Duty Waterproof Walkie Talkies…
On site: First week — FRS · FRS vs GMRS · GMRS channels (when you upgrade)
I Built A Solar Powered Emergency Wi-Fi DMR Hotspot That Runs Indefinitely
Someone in the comments said DMR dies when the power goes out. I'm going to prove them w…
On site: Field power hub · Digital modes bundle · Emcomm deployment workflow
Someone Said Digital Radio Dies When The Power Goes Out. So I Proved Them Wrong
Someone in the comments said DMR dies when the power goes out. I'm going to prove them w…
On site: Field power hub · Battery runtime · Power system sizer
Do Baofeng GM15 GMRS Radios Actually Last? One Year In-Car Test Results
I've kept a pair of GM15 GMRS radios in the back of my car for about a year. Not in a cas…
On site: UV-5R handheld guide · Day-one UV-5R checklist · First week — GMRS
I Will Never Buy Another Handheld Radio Without These 2 Features
There's a differenceThere's a difference between a radio that can TUNE to NOAA weather fr…
On site: Start here · Video library
The honest truth about budget ham radios: a year later
This $30 radio has been in my lunch bag every single day for abouta year. Not in a go-bag…
On site: Start here · Video library
Gear Reviews
Baofeng UV 5RH Pro Unboxing The Two Featuers that Actually Matter for Emergency Use
Baofeng UV-5RH Pro Unboxing — The Two Features That Actually Matter for Emergency Use Fir…
Real NOAA Alerts Confirmed on Baofeng 5RH Pro | False Positives Still a Problem
Baofeng UV-5RH Pro Weather Alert Update — Real Alerts Confirmed, But Still Too Many False…
BTech GMRS-V2 Unboxing - The PTT Feature Nobody Actually Tests
BTECH GMRS-V2 Unboxing: Two PTT Buttons, USB-C, and the Feature Nobody Talks About The BT…
60-Hour Battery Life on the RB48 — Field Test Results
Retevis RB48: 60-Hour Battery Life Result — And the NOAA Alert Update Two weeks with the …
Scanner vs Walkie-Talkie: Why You're Probably Confused
In this video, I clear up a common confusion: scanners and walkie-talkies are completely …
Retevis RB48 4-pack Unboxing and First Impressions
Retevis RB48 4-Pack Unboxing and First Impressions – Heavy Duty Waterproof Walkie Talkies…
I Will Never Buy Another Handheld Radio Without These 2 Features
There's a differenceThere's a difference between a radio that can TUNE to NOAA weather fr…
Emergency Comms
Your Baofeng HT Needs These Adapters — Here's Why
SMA, BNC, PL-259, SO-239 — if those connector names are a mystery, this video fixes that.…
I Tested the RB48's Weather Function at Work—Here's What Happened
Retevis RB48 Early Use Review — Real-World Weather Alert Failure (And What Still Impresse…
This $30 radio still works after years. Here's why
In this video, I share my real-world experience with an early Baofeng UV-82X handheld rad…
New to the RB48? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Struggling to change the frequency on your RB48 walkie talkie? This quick start guide sho…
I Built A Solar Powered Emergency Wi-Fi DMR Hotspot That Runs Indefinitely
Someone in the comments said DMR dies when the power goes out. I'm going to prove them w…
Someone Said Digital Radio Dies When The Power Goes Out. So I Proved Them Wrong
Someone in the comments said DMR dies when the power goes out. I'm going to prove them w…
Do Baofeng GM15 GMRS Radios Actually Last? One Year In-Car Test Results
I've kept a pair of GM15 GMRS radios in the back of my car for about a year. Not in a cas…
The honest truth about budget ham radios: a year later
This $30 radio has been in my lunch bag every single day for abouta year. Not in a go-bag…