…A simple SDR dongle can be configured to receive HF radio transmissions. Some SDRs are more efficient on HF frequencies, but with an appropri- ate antenna any SDR should be sufficient. 2 - HF Antenna: Suitable for…

…Constant emitters (BFT / JBC-P, ALE / 3G ALE HF, and ANW2) OR (standard Meshtastic and Ion2G ALE) are restricted or OFF. Non-essential PED is OFF. Adversary: PROBABLE (80%) ES collections or EA. IMPROBABLE (45%) threat…

42 Recommended HF Gear List Basestation Radios: Huge, chunky rigs that are meant to sit on a desk. Usu- ally capable of transmitting at 100w. Great for blasting out a lot of power without the radio…

…In that case, HF radio is really the only feasible option to maintain contact without using preestablished infrastructure. HF radio equipment must be as compact and lightweight as possible, in the event that evasion plans are…

44 Recommended HF Gear List Computers, Software, and Digital Interfaces If you want to take part in the GhostNet, you will need to be familiar with working digital modes such as JS8Call. Unlike the old days…

…HF Voice Simplex LSB (40m) 7.190 MHz ONLY FOR USE IN A DIRE EMERGENCY, NOT A STANDARD NET HF voice freq shall be monitored for the last five minutes of all comm windows, no matter…

…HF Voice Simplex LSB (40m) 7.190 MHz ONLY FOR USE IN A DIRE EMERGENCY, NOT A STANDARD NET HF voice freq shall be monitored for the last five minutes of all comm windows, no matter…

…HF Voice Simplex LSB (40m) 7.190 MHz ONLY FOR USE IN A DIRE EMERGENCY, NOT A STANDARD NET HF voice freq shall be monitored for the last five minutes of all comm windows, no matter…

…TEXT YES YES MAYBE NO HF (Unencrypted) SSB VOICE YES YES NO NO HF (Unencrypted) DATA2 (TEXT) YES YES MAYBE NO HF (Unencrypted) DATA (ALE) YES YES MAYBE NO HF (Encrypted w/ OTP) DATA (TEXT or…

28 JS8Call Primarily an HF-based platform that, when installed on a computer linked to an HF radio, provides the operator with keyboard-to-keyboard texting capabilities. JS8 excels at weak-signal interception, and is well…

41 Recommended HF Gear List Expectation Management Almost all HF radios themselves are developed for the Amateur Radio community. As such, users must be aware of the history and culture that results in a heavily influenced…

…However, HF radio can fill a vitally needed role in connecting communities around the world, if expectations are managed with regards to what HF is beneficial for. HF radio is not simply a “bigger Baofeng”, but…

39 “How concerned do I need to be?” - “Should I set up my radio?” HF Radio is difficult. Not only because the concepts of shortwave radio signals are challenging to understand, but also because a lot…

…Second HF radio (if available) turned ON, scanning ALE net. STRADCON 2 Full Alert: All Radio Communications Tools Deployed and Ready to Transmit. Personal security established in the local area. For small teams/groups/elements, handheld…