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12/15/2025

Is getting your ham radio license feeling overwhelming? In this video, I share the quickest, simplest, and most realistic way to pass your ham exam, even if you're brand new to radio.

Getting your ham radio license shouldn’t feel overwhelming. In this video, I share the quickest, simplest, and most realistic way to pass your ham exam, even...

12/08/2025

When it comes to preparedness, thermal capability could be one of the biggest force multipliers you can add to your gear setup. In this gear review, I test out the Hydra HS219 — a budget-friendly thermal optic that suprised me, bringing real situational awareness to the average prepper without requiring a serious budget.

When it comes to preparedness, nighttime capability is one of the biggest force multipliers you can add to your gear...

12/01/2025

If you’ve ever wondered “What’s the farthest-reaching radio I can buy?” — this video is for you. Despite what ads may say, no handheld radio can magically reach 1,000 miles on its own. But there are several legitimate ways people achieve longer-distance communications — each with its own pros, cons, and limitations. If you're new to radio, check this out.

If you’ve ever wondered “What’s the farthest-reaching radio I can buy?” — this video is for you.Despite what ads and internet myths claim, no handheld radio ...

11/24/2025

If you've bought a GMRS or Ham radio and tossed it in the back of your closet to use when there's a real emergency... you might be SOL. Using "scan mode" wont be enough when SHTF, because unless your radio is programmed to local repeaters, you won’t be talking to anyone.

Why won’t your GMRS or Ham radio work in an emergency? Because unless it’s properly programmed, you won’t be able to talk to anyone with significant range — ...

11/17/2025

There’s a meme floating around on prepper channels claiming the Apollo moon landing was faked because “there’s no way they could’ve radioed to the Moon” in 1969 since we require so much radio infrastructure here on earth to communicate. As a radio enthusiast, I want to break this down... was it actually possible?

Today I'm addressing the Moon Landing Conspiracy and if it was possible when it comes to Radio Communications.There’s a meme floating around on prepper chann...

11/10/2025

This has been bugging me for a while — why we even need GMRS and Ham radio licenses in the first place? Right now, the government is shut down, and people who actually follow the rules are stuck waiting for their GMRS or ham licenses to process.

Government Shutdown Impacting Radio Licensing? My thoughts.Today’s video is a bit of a hot take. I’m talking about s...

11/03/2025

If you’ve been looking into AGM night vision - watch this video first! The website can be confusing with all the different model number/letter combos. This video will break it down and help you choose the right night vision model for your needs.

🕶️ Understanding AGM Night Vision Model Names: PVS14 vs Wolf 14 (Gen 2+ & Gen 3 Explained)If you’ve ever been confused by 's night vision product nam...

10/26/2025

In this video, we'll review the new AGM Wolf-14 Night Vision monocular — not the older version you’ve seen in other reviews. AGM quietly updated this model with a lighter, smaller housing. We’ll unbox it, compare it side-by-side with a PVS-14, test both units in real-world low-light conditions, and share what surprised us most about its performance.

AGM Wolf 14 Night Vision Review (New Model) – Comparable to the PVS14?In this video, we take a deep dive into the new 's Wolf 14 Gen 2+ White Phospho...

10/19/2025

Ever wondered why there isn’t one radio that can do everything? In this video, we break down the technical, legal, and practical reasons why a “do-it-all” radio doesn’t exist. 🎯 Perfect video for beginners to understand antennas, different radio wavelengths, and why your radio might “tune” to a channel but you can't hear anything.

Ever wondered why there isn’t one radio that can do everything — GMRS, CB, HAM, and even encrypted or military channels? In this video, we break down the tec...

10/13/2025

Honest review of the Binock NVG50 digital night vision device. I really wanted to like this product — it looked like a budget-friendly option for anyone interested in night vision. But after testing it, IMO it fell short.

This Cheap Digital Night Vision SUCKS — Don't Bother with the "Affordable" Binock NVG50In this video, I share my honest hands-on review of the Binock NVG50 d...

10/05/2025

Check out the new Baofeng UV-5R Mini, a smaller, sleeker version of the UV-5R — super portable, perfect for hiking — just throw it in a bag. In this review, I do some power output tests and show some real-world repeater tests.

In this video, we take a deep dive into the Baofeng UV-5R Mini, a smaller, sleeker version of the legendary UV-5R — perfect for hiking, bug-out bags, and com...

09/29/2025

Learn how to set up a base station radio from start to finish and get familiar with its basic controls. Base stations or "mobile" radios significantly extend your range over just using handhelds so are a great addition to your emergency comms setup.

Learn how to set up your BTECH 50 X2 mobile radio as a base station and get familiar with its basic controls. In this step-by-step gui...

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