I didn't even know that could be possible to do something like this without internet! You keep sparking interest all over the world, thank you brother!
I've been a ham for 15 years and love the technology side of it. It's a huge rabbit hole to fall down. Just wait until people find out you can send text messages in APRS via the radio too.
Dave I have really enjoyed this video series. Grid down coms are really important in my book. I am constantly trying to learn new things. I appreciate everything you do brother!
I have to say that I have not been a fan of the Radio Videos (not my wheelhouse,) but I have to admit that watching these videos has made me realize that I am using some of the skills that Dave teaches. Learn something new every day and remain teachable! Great Content my Friend!
You're inspiring me to take my radios out of storage and start experimenting again. I've been a licensed amateur since the late 1970's but have been mostly inactive for quite some time. Thanks for the videos. DE KM9U
I have wanted to get my HAM radio license for a long time. Another reason! Really enjoying this series. I used to be an Operations Specialist in the Navy and have missed operating radiotelphones.
Great video Dave that’s something I got to get into I know the good ones are probably priced pretty high. I was using small computers back in the late 90’s that communicated over RF. They were hit and miss for signals so we had back up modems in them you just plugged it into someone’s land line. Wow I’m old I was a technician for sear. hand held terminal is what they called them. Stay safe brother
I like the radio videos and I've learned from them. Some people will not appreciate comms until they don't have them. I'm a licensed ham and gmrs operator. I'm sitting in the shack as I type with a bunch of radios on and watching videos.
Great information Dave. Like you I try to learn new things all the time. I am working on my HF License and playing around with SDR technology, which was inspired by you. Thanks again and keep your videos
Great video Dave!!! I'm at that level in my Bushcraft/prepper/homesteader journey, that i am getting into HAM. We just had that ice storm over here in Morgan CO. Some areas lost power 3-4 days and LOST CELL TOWERS as well. So i can see the definite advantages to this. keep up the good work man. you are the REAL deal👍👍😊😊
I've been a HAM for a few year and enjoy your enthusiasm getting into the radio videos. Nice setup! I use a Yaesu FT891 mounted in the vehicle, swapping the sticks per band. K4TXN 73
Dear, David, I myself am a signalman by military specialization, Head of a radio relay station, (I can’t divulge further about which station about the secrecy of the army of Belarus) and I love and respect communications and signalmen ... But still, when I see you in the dense forests and impenetrable wilds. I myself go hiking in the forests of Belarus (you can watch these videos on my channel) and I love this type of recreation, relaxation not of the body? But of the soul... With love from Belarus!
Dave, great content. You and I go way back I've been watching your channel since you started. I love your radio series. I am glad you are always sharing something new to learn, my friend.
David, this all depends on having POWER and people or relays close enough. If your serious about this as a useful tool then your circle of contacts and/or relays need to also be running solar panels with battery banks for grid down situations.
A lot of people don't understand that ham radio is a vital tool for information and communication when other means of communicating and gathering information is down. Also, a lot of people still think you have to learn the morse code to get a ham license, which is not the case. There is some study material that has to be reviewed before taking the test. I have been a ham radio operator since 1996. I know for a fact how useful it is, I have lived through it. Nothing major, but it was a useful tool during a blizzard here in WV when power was out for a week for me to keep in contact with friends. I was able to get supplies to my home when I couldn't get out with my vehicle to get the supplies needed. Don't worry about what others say, radio is a useful tool for survival type scenarios and when I go to the woods I carry my handheld with me all the time. Not as good as having an HF rig, but it still a valuable tool to have. Great video. Juddie - WD8WV
I love SW radio! If you want a fun vintage radio that's amazing, and just to listen, find you a Panasonic RF-2200. Best pickup on any radio going. The AM is outstanding. It's so well made for the time.
Had a friend/co workers do this years ago. But he used a kids laptop, one of those extremely cheap ones that only do basic learning functions. He rigged it up and sent him self an email through relays across the country and back. I was blown away.
Love the radio videos. Somthing to consider maybe the use of cb radio as well. I know, the "chicken band". Truth is many people have them, they are relatively cheap and you dont need a license. Great to have if the grid goes down.
They should be interested in radio. When I worked at DHS, we would send emails between parties without any email servers. We also use satellites to connect to email servers in other parts of the country.
I’m glad to see you are getting into radio . I’m not into the HF stuff so much. All that is more advanced then what I’m doing. I’m mostly into GMRS. The Ham radio is my second learning on radio now.
Please keep making radio videos, Dave. Been watching you for well over a decade and I'm going for my technician license because of you. If we ever need HAM to survive an emergency, the same folks that said they didn't care about radio will wish they'd paid attention. 73's!
Go ahead and study up for your General....HF privileges are pretty limited for the Technician class. It doesn't cost any more to take both tests on the same day and it will open a lit more bandwidth for you....
There almost certainly is. Where do you live? If not, get involved in any of many dozens of online radio communities. There are a lot of people willing to help you no matter where you are.
Your devious plan worked: I am now interested… I don’t have the equipment nor the knowledge of how to do this. But I am JUST smart enough to figure this could be VERY useful if SHTF.
I actually worked with tropospheric scatter radio systems. Limited range, but we could set up a network spanning several states with archaic technology. It’s cool to see it can be done with something portable.
I don't have to think about that. I have been involved in IT for some time and I once met Vinton Cerf and if you don't know who he is look him up (yes, I am shameless name dropper). This technology was developed for the Defense Department in case of Nuclear War. The idea was simple: How to keep comms up during a nuclear exchange. The concept of data transference predates even that. This concept of using radio to transfer data is even more important than using the Internet and Mr. Canterbury thank you for demonstrating this :)
Hey Dave, first love the radio vids. Second, if youre going to do more videos using your laptop you might want to take a look at OBS. Its a free screen capture software so anyone can read what you are showing. Im starting in eletronics repair school soon, soldering the little'est of components etc so the radio thing fits right up my alley!
Definitely interested in radios Dave. Keep up the good work. I'm stoked to see you get into ham. I've been wanting to for years but for whatever reason, still haven't gotten my technicians license yet. I'll get it this spring for sure. Have just been listening to the repeaters so far. Keep the videos coming man.
Dave, thank you for sharing, because of you and your videos, it has sparked or renewed an interest in Ham Radio, yep, I got the same handheld radio and book, I'm currently studying for my technician's license, one day soon I'll give you a shout, any tips you have i will greatly appreciate. Take care, stay safe and God bless you and your Family always.
David, everything comes with experience regardless of your license class. The basics of winlink date back to the 70's with packet radio.with the advent of easy to use operating systems this technology has become user friendly for those without a great deal of computer savvy. There is a huge array of low power digital applications for ham radio today and it doesn't take much computer knowledge to use any of them. To my knowledge no one has ever started college on Monday and was ready to graduate the same Friday.
Had you not documented your radio journey and made it fun and easy for the average dude I’d not be waiting for an email from the FCC for my call sign right now.
Great stuff Dave. Forget about Ardop. The one time payment for full speed VARA is well worth it. You can use the free version, but stipend for the full version is again worth it in my opinion. Ardop is being left in the dust. See you on the air. W9KOA
Hello. I would like to say I really appreciate your videos, and everything you bring to our community. I see a lot of outdoor survival but what I don't see is survival on or around the water. Meaning survival items to have on a boat, products and techniques to make ocean water drinkable. Along with other survival items and techniques for survival at sea. Say for instance you are on one if the great lakes, or way out a few hundred miles from shore and all of a sudden something happens. Or you are way out and before you get back a natural disaster hits land where you are going.
I appreciate all these HAM videos. IT's all part of being better and being more prepared. I'm diving back into my licenses after some time away and am focusing on disaster services. Watching you and others helps me avoid some of the mistakes that were already made.
Dave how about a series on some longer term shelter? I'm not talking full log home but something that youd build to live in while you build the permanent log home.A 3 season shelter.
Dave, once your system is functioning properly like yours, try to reach out as far as possible. It's good to know your system capability during an infrastructure outage. One of my favorite YT creators is "OH8STN Ham Radio". 73, W1RKB
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Radio is a powerful tool in the prepping world...thanks Dave, very interesting video indeed
Who cares about kickback , your evolving and we are thankful that your bringing us along for the lessons , thanks Dave!
I didn't even know that could be possible to do something like this without internet! You keep sparking interest all over the world, thank you brother!
You're continuing to move forward, absolutely awesome.
It helps having folks like you to talk to brother
I've been a ham for 15 years and love the technology side of it. It's a huge rabbit hole to fall down. Just wait until people find out you can send text messages in APRS via the radio too.
Dave I have really enjoyed this video series. Grid down coms are really important in my book. I am constantly trying to learn new things. I appreciate everything you do brother!
I have to say that I have not been a fan of the Radio Videos (not my wheelhouse,) but I have to admit that watching these videos has made me realize that I am using some of the skills that Dave teaches. Learn something new every day and remain teachable! Great Content my Friend!
You're inspiring me to take my radios out of storage and start experimenting again. I've been a licensed amateur since the late 1970's but have been mostly inactive for quite some time. Thanks for the videos. DE KM9U
I like your ham radio vids.Never hurts to learn new things! Thanks Dave!!!!
I have wanted to get my HAM radio license for a long time. Another reason! Really enjoying this series. I used to be an Operations Specialist in the Navy and have missed operating radiotelphones.
Radio is a very useful and amazing resource, it very well may be the only line of communication for some people at some time. Keep on keeping on Dave
*David Canterbury* Absolutely amazing, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us. God Bless.
Great video Dave that’s something I got to get into I know the good ones are probably priced pretty high. I was using small computers back in the late 90’s that communicated over RF. They were hit and miss for signals so we had back up modems in them you just plugged it into someone’s land line. Wow I’m old I was a technician for sear. hand held terminal is what they called them. Stay safe brother
I like the radio videos and I've learned from them. Some people will not appreciate comms until they don't have them. I'm a licensed ham and gmrs operator. I'm sitting in the shack as I type with a bunch of radios on and watching videos.
Great information Dave. Like you I try to learn new things all the time. I am working on my HF License and playing around with SDR technology, which was inspired by you. Thanks again and keep your videos
Good stuff Dave, critical key for getting information in and or out during periods with standard comms.
Great video Dave!!! I'm at that level in my Bushcraft/prepper/homesteader journey, that i am getting into HAM. We just had that ice storm over here in Morgan CO. Some areas lost power 3-4 days and LOST CELL TOWERS as well. So i can see the definite advantages to this. keep up the good work man. you are the REAL deal👍👍😊😊
I've been a HAM for a few year and enjoy your enthusiasm getting into the radio videos. Nice setup! I use a Yaesu FT891 mounted in the vehicle, swapping the sticks per band. K4TXN 73
I appreciate how you've expanded into the radio world. It is just another tool for being self reliant!
This is amazing. Important tool especially for those with family that are a few states away etc...
Cool stuff. Glad you're sharing about radios.
Dear, David, I myself am a signalman by military specialization, Head of a radio relay station, (I can’t divulge further about which station about the secrecy of the army of Belarus) and I love and respect communications and signalmen ... But still, when I see you in the dense forests and impenetrable wilds. I myself go hiking in the forests of Belarus (you can watch these videos on my channel) and I love this type of recreation, relaxation not of the body? But of the soul... With love from Belarus!
Thanks for the video. Got all set up last night
Dave, great content. You and I go way back I've been watching your channel since you started. I love your radio series. I am glad you are always sharing something new to learn, my friend.
David, this all depends on having POWER and people or relays close enough. If your serious about this as a useful tool then your circle of contacts and/or relays need to also be running solar panels with battery banks for grid down situations.
Thanks Dave, another excellent video.
I had no idea! I want to learn more now. Thank you.
A lot of people don't understand that ham radio is a vital tool for information and communication when other means of communicating and gathering information is down. Also, a lot of people still think you have to learn the morse code to get a ham license, which is not the case. There is some study material that has to be reviewed before taking the test. I have been a ham radio operator since 1996. I know for a fact how useful it is, I have lived through it. Nothing major, but it was a useful tool during a blizzard here in WV when power was out for a week for me to keep in contact with friends. I was able to get supplies to my home when I couldn't get out with my vehicle to get the supplies needed. Don't worry about what others say, radio is a useful tool for survival type scenarios and when I go to the woods I carry my handheld with me all the time. Not as good as having an HF rig, but it still a valuable tool to have. Great video. Juddie - WD8WV
Dave! Outstanding ................. 👍👍
I love SW radio! If you want a fun vintage radio that's amazing, and just to listen, find you a Panasonic RF-2200. Best pickup on any radio going. The AM is outstanding. It's so well made for the time.
Thank you!!
Now that is cool! Thanks for sharing brother!
Never underestimate the power of 2 cans and a string in a survival situation.
This is very cool. Extremely useful.
Lots of Ham-Nerds would really enjoy this! I did!
That is a very interesting capability indeed! I did not know that was possible...
Great to have someone I trust sharing this pertinent electronic information
Radio is a part of self reliance. Thank you for the video!
This is really cool, glad to see you branching out into comms!!
Had a friend/co workers do this years ago. But he used a kids laptop, one of those extremely cheap ones that only do basic learning functions. He rigged it up and sent him self an email through relays across the country and back. I was blown away.
Great video Dave!
I know I’m preaching to the choir but you will always piss someone off when a person is broadening there horizon
I really need to get off my butt and tackle Winlink. Thanks for another great video.
This is very interesting to me, I had no idea you could send or receive an email over ham radio. Thanks for the info.
Keep doing the radio videos. It is very relevant. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, that's cool! I had no idea it was capable of this.
Love the radio videos. Somthing to consider maybe the use of cb radio as well. I know, the "chicken band". Truth is many people have them, they are relatively cheap and you dont need a license. Great to have if the grid goes down.
CB radio on Sideband when the conditions are right can be fun,and you can talk to someone almost anywhere if the conditions are right.
Fascinating. A primer to learn Ham radio.
They should be interested in radio.
When I worked at DHS, we would send emails between parties without any email servers. We also use satellites to connect to email servers in other parts of the country.
Awesome! Glad u found HAM!
I’m glad to see you are getting into radio . I’m not into the HF stuff so much. All that is more advanced then what I’m doing. I’m mostly into GMRS. The Ham radio is my second learning on radio now.
Thanks Dave
73 AB7RR Bob God Bless America Let's GO Brandon
Thanks Dave, good to know subject. I had no idea.
Please keep making radio videos, Dave. Been watching you for well over a decade and I'm going for my technician license because of you. If we ever need HAM to survive an emergency, the same folks that said they didn't care about radio will wish they'd paid attention. 73's!
Go ahead and study up for your General....HF privileges are pretty limited for the Technician class.
It doesn't cost any more to take both tests on the same day and it will open a lit more bandwidth for you....
Dave, great video and info, gotta love ADD!!!!!
Wow! Wish we had a club around here so we could collect these items, learn and practice.
A club?
There almost certainly is. Where do you live?
If not, get involved in any of many dozens of online radio communities. There are a lot of people willing to help you no matter where you are.
Great video as always Dave. Thanks!
Your devious plan worked: I am now interested… I don’t have the equipment nor the knowledge of how to do this. But I am JUST smart enough to figure this could be VERY useful if SHTF.
Wow!! Thank you for this info, I am going to pass this along. -Judah Out✊🏾
I actually worked with tropospheric scatter radio systems. Limited range, but we could set up a network spanning several states with archaic technology. It’s cool to see it can be done with something portable.
Really good video Dave, I too enjoy various interests.
Interesting. Awesome video my friend
I enjoy these films. Had no idea this was possible.
I don't have to think about that. I have been involved in IT for some time and I once met Vinton Cerf and if you don't know who he is look him up (yes, I am shameless name dropper).
This technology was developed for the Defense Department in case of Nuclear War. The idea was simple: How to keep comms up during a nuclear exchange. The concept of data transference predates even that.
This concept of using radio to transfer data is even more important than using the Internet and Mr. Canterbury thank you for demonstrating this :)
I came for the Dave Canterbury, stayed for the radio email. 73! KQ4MNL
That was pretty cool. Good information
It's a great to use when out in the hills. Radio is a fun tool to have.
People may be interested to know that you can also send peer to peer within a reasonable distance in a total grid down situation, enjoying the videos
Great video. Thanks.
That was very interesting I did not realize how much things you can do with a radio I am very intrigued keep on the good work
Hey Dave, first love the radio vids. Second, if youre going to do more videos using your laptop you might want to take a look at OBS. Its a free screen capture software so anyone can read what you are showing. Im starting in eletronics repair school soon, soldering the little'est of components etc so the radio thing fits right up my alley!
Didnt even know that was possible. Dave Canterbury covering all the bases.👍👍
Definitely interested in radios Dave. Keep up the good work. I'm stoked to see you get into ham. I've been wanting to for years but for whatever reason, still haven't gotten my technicians license yet. I'll get it this spring for sure. Have just been listening to the repeaters so far. Keep the videos coming man.
This is pretty interesting. Thanks.
Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👍❤️👋
Thank you and God Bless.
Just found your site David, you got me interested!
I’m starting to learn ham radio too, I want crash course as well. It’s cool to see crossovers between prepping hobbies
Dave, thank you for sharing, because of you and your videos, it has sparked or renewed an interest in Ham Radio, yep, I got the same handheld radio and book, I'm currently studying for my technician's license, one day soon I'll give you a shout, any tips you have i will greatly appreciate. Take care, stay safe and God bless you and your Family always.
Thanks for the information
That’s awesome very very handy tool
Thanks Dave. That was great!
You have adapted to HF quite well Dave. Thanks K7WHN
Priceless video!
Thanks for the great vid.
Thank you so much for the info! What brand/make/model is the ham radio in this video?
David, everything comes with experience regardless of your license class. The basics of winlink date back to the 70's with packet radio.with the advent of easy to use operating systems this technology has become user friendly for those without a great deal of computer savvy. There is a huge array of low power digital applications for ham radio today and it doesn't take much computer knowledge to use any of them. To my knowledge no one has ever started college on Monday and was ready to graduate the same Friday.
I have liked these recent radio videos.
Had you not documented your radio journey and made it fun and easy for the average dude I’d not be waiting for an email from the FCC for my call sign right now.
Great stuff Dave. Forget about Ardop. The one time payment for full speed VARA is well worth it. You can use the free version, but stipend for the full version is again worth it in my opinion. Ardop is being left in the dust. See you on the air.
W9KOA
Definitely something to think about. Thanks
Hello. I would like to say I really appreciate your videos, and everything you bring to our community. I see a lot of outdoor survival but what I don't see is survival on or around the water. Meaning survival items to have on a boat, products and techniques to make ocean water drinkable. Along with other survival items and techniques for survival at sea. Say for instance you are on one if the great lakes, or way out a few hundred miles from shore and all of a sudden something happens. Or you are way out and before you get back a natural disaster hits land where you are going.
I always wanted to be a radio head......but when radio shack went under so did that dream lol
Thank you!
if you guys offered a hands on radio and emergency communications course I would totally take it
I appreciate all these HAM videos. IT's all part of being better and being more prepared. I'm diving back into my licenses after some time away and am focusing on disaster services. Watching you and others helps me avoid some of the mistakes that were already made.
Dave how about a series on some longer term shelter? I'm not talking full log home but something that youd build to live in while you build the permanent log home.A 3 season shelter.
Dave, once your system is functioning properly like yours, try to reach out as far as possible. It's good to know your system capability during an infrastructure outage. One of my favorite YT creators is "OH8STN Ham Radio". 73, W1RKB
Thanks for that. ✌️👊
Outstanding
Heck yeah!!! That's too cool. Will it work on the Baofeng? Thanks for the video and for sharing.
I wonder how many prepers have died waiting and hoping for the world to end.