Paratus Radio

If you don't have a HF radio, PrepperNet is doing a test using Shortwave receivers on Dec 3rd on a Live Stream. See the equipment list here.

https://mailchi.mp/383b89b6c820/equipment-you-need-for-december-3rd-shortwave-radio-test?e=29352c2f63

We have to suspicious of every email and text that we receive. I just received a poisoned PDF phishing email.

My buddy and I have a standing zoom call Sunday nights at 7pm central. We alternate radio and medical training. Sometimes it's back to basics and sometimes it's advanced.

Tonight is all about SWR (standing wave ratio) and how to measure it with SWR meters or a VNA device.

A radio needs an antenna that is tuned to the frequency that it's going to transmit on. In other words it needs a low SWR (<3.0). Under 2.0 is better and under <1.5 is best.

Finally recovered from being out at two events back-to-back and feel like I'm mostly back to normal.

I'm still working on class notes, and only have 1/2 of it done. I'll put a date on it and mention any updates here.

Link is https://paratusradio.com/2023/10/mwpp-2023-fall-class-notes-building-your-digital-homestead/