E22: Desert Walkabout
• PCG Blog 13 – Radio Operations in a Desert Environment: https://partisancommsgroup.com/radio-operations-in-a-desert-environment/
• Dehydration Symptoms & Causes: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086
• Warning Signs of Dehydration in Dogs: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/warning-signs-dehydration-dogs/
• Radio Wave Reflection: https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/antennas-propagation/propagation-overview/radio-em-wave-reflection.php
• Barrett Communications: https://www.barrettcommunications.com.au/news/do-hf-antennas-work-in-dry-soil-and-desert-areas/
• FM24-18 – Tactical Single-Channel Radio Communication Techniques: https://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/library/policy/army/fm/24-18/fm24-18_8.htm
• Amateur Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna Calculator: http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennagpcalc.html
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E21: Baofeng UV-5R MARS Mod
• PCG Blog 11 – Baofeng UV-5R MARS Mod: https://partisancommsgroup.com/baofeng-uv-5r-mars-mod/
• E15: MARS/CAP Mod Overview: https://youtu.be/N77FdFM_btQ
• NotaRubicon Production – How to Unlock a New Baofeng UV-5R: https://youtu.be/2sg3RJf1ZEA
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E20: Ciphers, Encryption & Guerillas
• PCG Blog 2 – Alternative Communications: https://partisancommsgroup.com/alternative-communications/
• PCG Blog 3 – DMR Programming: https://partisancommsgroup.com/dmr-programming/
• Caesar Cipher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_cipher
• Jefferson’s Cipher for Meriwether Lewis: https://www.monticello.org/thomas-jefferson/louisiana-lewis-clark/preparing-for-the-expedition/coded-messages/jefferson-s-cipher-for-meriwether-lewis/
• Spy Techniques of the Revolutionary War: https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/spying-and-espionage/spy-techniques-of-the-revolutionary-war/
• 47 CFR § 97.113 – Prohibited Transmissions: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.113
• 47 CFR § 97.309 – RTTY & Data Emissions Codes: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.309
• Business Bands: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_band
• 47 CFR Part 90: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/part-90
• Encryption Is Already Legal, It’s The Intention That’s Not: https://www.amateurradio.com/encryption-is-already-legal-its-the-intention-thats-not/
• Voice Inversion Scrambling: https://www.rtl-sdr.com/deinvert-a-voice-inversion-descrambler/
• HF Underground – Business Bands: https://www.hfunderground.com/wiki/index.php/Business_Radio
• Midland Business Radios: https://midlandusa.com/blogs/blog/business-two-way-radios-secure-communication
• The History of Amateur Radio: http://www.astrosurf.com/luxorion/qsl-ham-history9.htm
• History of Amateur Radio – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_amateur_radio
• Amateur Radio Blackout for World War I: https://www.arrl.org/news/centennial-of-amateur-radio-blackout-for-world-war-i-occurs-on-april-6
• World Radio History – QST Magazine: https://worldradiohistory.com/QST.htm
• Radio at War: https://youtu.be/WUx_hqwHM1I
• Biden – F15’s & Nukes: https://youtu.be/VfJtsQwpMhQ
• List of Guerilla Movements: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_guerrilla_movements
• General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: https://youtu.be/0O1WCTfDjsQ
• Red Dawn - Radio Free America: https://youtu.be/AI83HApXYA8
• CBS Reports (1964): "D-Day Plus 20 Years - Eisenhower Returns to Normandy": https://youtu.be/vNaxTXfjfXk
• Russian Invasion of Finland - The Winter War 1939-40: https://youtu.be/pkxbDwsJo38
• An Intricate Look At Afghan Rebels Fighting Soviets in 1984 | Our History: https://youtu.be/q_Y9F6Pfbbc
• Final Soviet Withdrawal from Afghanistan - February 15, 1989 - CBS Evening News: https://youtu.be/Xzsjys0bUsM
• Small Arms of the Viet Cong: https://www.thearmorylife.com/small-arms-of-the-viet-cong/
• Everything You Need to Know About AES-256 Bit Encryption: https://www.kiteworks.com/risk-compliance-glossary/aes-256-encryption/
• Motorola Solutions – What Is DMR?: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xu/solutions/what-is-dmr.html
• MOTOTRBO – Setting Up AES: https://cwh050.blogspot.com/2014/01/mototrbo-setting-up-aes.html
• APX P25 Two-Way Cybersecurity Solutions: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/products/project-25-systems/project-25-radios/p25-two-way-radio-cybersecurity.html
• Motorola – Digital Radio Systems: https://www.mototrbo.sk/en/mototrbo-systems/digital-radio-system-mototrbo
• DMR Standards & Tiers: https://www.hytera.us/resources/what-is-dmr-standard-tiers/
• Repeaterbook – Understanding DMR: https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/en-us/2016-04-07-21-08-49/2-uncategorised/32-how-does-dmr-compare-to-analog
• Trunked Radio System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trunked_radio_system
• Encryption Basics: https://quality2wayradios.com/store/encryption-basics-help
• SMS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS
• Guidelines for Encryption in Land Mobile Radio Systems: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/20160204_Guidelines%2520for%2520Encryption%2520in%2520Land%2520Mobile%2520Radio%2520Systems_Final508c_0_0.pdf
• The Brutal Executions Of The Einsatzgruppen: https://youtu.be/hkcx3vyTMn8
• Norman Schwarzkopf Rule 13: https://youtu.be/rVxNLsGD6R4
• Norman Schwarzkopf Rule 14: https://youtu.be/jfhtNvnpsto
• Gen. Schwarzkopf's Famed News Conference: https://youtu.be/wKi3NwLFkX4
• Schwarzkopf in Vietnam - A Soldier Returns: https://youtu.be/y3AIUQtGaDA
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E19: Poor Man's Ingress Protection
• What is Ingress Protection?: https://www.linak-us.com/segments/techline/tech-and-trends/ingress-protection/
• IP Ratings: IP Ratings: https://www.amateurradio.com/understanding-ip-ratings-ingress-protection-ip53-vs-ip55-vs-ip67/
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E18: Just Tell Me What Radio to Get
• Baofeng UV-5RTP: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/handheld-radio/products/baofeng-uv-5rtp-dual-band-two-way-radio
• Baofeng UV-5X / 5G: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-frs-gmrs-radios/products/uv-5x
• Extended Battery & USB Charging Cable: https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-3800mAh-Extended-Battery-UV-5RX3/dp/B08M9JNQ18/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_2/146-8334929-2033929?pd_rd_w=FmYzZ&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=QZERBNJTBTR8BVTYV82F&pd_rd_wg=MdEpC&pd_rd_r=1f8f3c3c-1cf9-4880-b609-a81e5a18d0c7&pd_rd_i=B08M9JNQ18&psc=1
• Nagoya NA-771 Antenna: https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-NA-771-15-6-Inch-SMA-Female-BTECH/dp/B00KC4PWQQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TTG59NL6FLX1&keywords=baofeng+uv5r+nagoya+antenna&qid=1686424370&s=electronics&sprefix=baofeng+uv5r+nagoya+ante%2Celectronics%2C241&sr=1-1
• N9TAX Labs Slim Jim Antenna: https://n9taxlabs.com/
• Bioenno LiFePO4 Battery: https://powerwerx.com/bioenno-blf-1203w-12v-3ah-lithium-iron-pvc
• Genasun GV-5 Lithium Solar Charge Controller: https://www.gigaparts.com/genasun-5a-mppt-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries.html?utm_term=sku-zgn-5a-li-14v&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwJK8u7W5_wIVEQitBh26Gw4sEAQYASABEgLuafD_BwE
• SMA to BNC Adapters: https://www.amazon.com/Coaxial-Adapter-Female-Connector-Pieces/dp/B07T8LMHHQ?pd_rd_w=eM4gB&content-id=amzn1.sym.c15e5526-d433-4ac0-a393-a3f3f7218fab&pf_rd_p=c15e5526-d433-4ac0-a393-a3f3f7218fab&pf_rd_r=G3SFN98V0KEAN7T328AG&pd_rd_wg=LgK1y&pd_rd_r=e7437746-e501-4130-a94b-6da8d6279ec7&pd_rd_i=B07T8LMHHQ&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_7_i
• 18 Watt Solar Panel: https://www.amazon.com/Hyuduo-Flexible-Bendable-Semi%E2%80%91Flexible-Supplies/dp/B09B33VVP6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=18+watt+solar+panel&qid=1686426303&sr=8-5
• Don’t Put Your Device in Rice. Here’s Why: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Don%27t_Put_Your_Device_in_Rice._Here%27s_Why...
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E17: Yaesu FT-891 Pack Frame
• PCG Episode 11 – Comms Kits: https://youtu.be/09CFcDMJyfo
• GigaParts LDG Z-11 Tuner: https://www.gigaparts.com/ldg-electronics-z-11proii.html?utm_term=sku-zld-z-11proii&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqsrtjN71_gIVkwytBh0yhw5JEAQYAyABEgKrPfD_BwE
• DX Engineering LDG Z-11 Tuner: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ldg-z-11proii
• Armoloq TPA-891 B: https://www.armoloq.com/tpa-891b
• Wolf River Coils: https://www.wolfrivercoils.com/
• Wolf River Coils Install Video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/v1AXNGo68HQ
• Powerwerx LiFePO4 Battery: https://powerwerx.com/bioenno-blf-1212a-12v-12ah-lithium-iron-pvc
• Calculate Volts, Amps & Watts: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/guide/600/how-to-calculate-amps-volts-and-watts.html
• Genasun GV-5 Lithium: https://www.gigaparts.com/genasun-5a-mppt-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries.html?utm_term=sku-zgn-5a-li-14v&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI74Wo1-X1_gIVeg2tBh3enAmPEAQYASABEgLaxfD_BwE
• PL259 to BNC Female Right Angle Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/exgoofit-Connector-degrees-adapter-Adapter/dp/B07CQGC2K1/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2IU7FUOEMVS1C&keywords=pl259+to+bnc+right+angle&qid=1664822046&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjkwIiwicXNhIjoiMi4wOSIsInFzcCI6IjEuOTUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=pl259+to+bnc+right+angle+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-4
• RG8X BNC Male to BNC Male Cable: https://www.amazon.com/MPD-Digital-Made-Cable-Connectors/dp/B08VKWCBMX/ref=sxin_14_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d%3Aamzn1.sym.6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d&crid=2LDYQY7IG5H2S&cv_ct_cx=rg8x%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bcable&keywords=rg8x%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bcable&pd_rd_i=B07HBF5C2K&pd_rd_r=3525db4b-72ef-48d2-bf18-a593f188749e&pd_rd_w=ubjyV&pd_rd_wg=6zI3Z&pf_rd_p=6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d&pf_rd_r=23B1BS464C37EVSMSV50&qid=1664641219&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjgwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=rg8x%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bcabl%2Caps%2C163&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&smid=A1GIEHP1J1DFDI&th=1
• SMA Male to BNC Male Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-2pcs-coaxial-adapter/dp/B00CVQLS98/ref=sr_1_3?crid=53OV9OPHWIX&keywords=sma+male+to+bnc+male+adapter&qid=1664641306&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjY0IiwicXNhIjoiMi42OSIsInFzcCI6IjIuNTEifQ%3D%3D&s=industrial&sprefix=sma+male+to+bncl+male+adapte%2Cindustrial%2C142&sr=1-3
• Omaha’s Surplus: https://www.omahas.com/
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E16: Power for Comms
• Powerwerx LiFePO4 12V, 3Ah Battery: https://powerwerx.com/bioenno-blf-1203w-12v-3ah-lithium-iron-pvc
• Genasun GV-5 Lithium: https://www.gigaparts.com/genasun-5a-mppt-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries.html?utm_term=sku-zgn-5a-li-14v&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI74Wo1-X1_gIVeg2tBh3enAmPEAQYASABEgLaxfD_BwE
• Powerwerx Bullet / SAE Connector to Powerpole Connector: https://powerwerx.com/bullet-sae-to-powerpole-connector
• Powerwerx Powerpole to USB: https://powerwerx.com/usbbuddy-powerpole-usb-converter-device-charger
• Powerwerx 2.1mm Straight DC to Powerpole: https://powerwerx.com/21mm-coaxial-socket-powerpole-adapter
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E15: MARS/CAP Mod Overview
• HF Bands & Frequencies: https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/ham_radio/ham-bands/hf-amateur-frequencies.php
• Civil Air Patrol: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/radio
• What Are RF Filters?: https://www.arrl.org/rf-and-af-filters
• GigaParts Mars Mod Warranty: https://www.gigaparts.com/warranties-policy
• HAM Radio Outlet MARS Mod: https://www.hamradio.com/search.cfm
• U.S. Air Force MARS Program: https://www.mars.af.mil/
• U.S. Army MARS Program: https://netcom.army.mil/mars/
• U.S. Department of Defense MARS Information: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/465002p.PDF?ver=InxU7fQiewc1wkQUyjUkpA%3D%3D
• EMCOMM – What is MARS & How Can You Get Involved?: https://www.onallbands.com/emcomm-what-is-mars-and-how-can-you-get-involved/
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E14: Technician Class Element 2 Exam Overview
• PCG Blog 8 – Apply for a Federal Registration Number: https://partisancommsgroup.com/apply-for-a-federal-registration-number-frn/
• U.S. Amateur Radio Technician Privileges: https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Tech%20Band%20Chart/US%20Amateur%20Radio%20Technician%20Privileges.pdf
• Amateur Radio Relay League – Find A Class: https://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-class
• QRZ - Practice Amateur Radio Exams: https://www.qrz.com/hamtest/
• Gordon West 2022 – 2026 Technician Class: https://www.amazon.com/2022-2026-Technician-Class-WB6NOA-Gordon/dp/0945053010/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=580695991198&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030893&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14580058298778162341&hvtargid=kwd-8542693661&hydadcr=22568_13493238&keywords=gordon+west+technician+class&qid=1679933180&sr=8-1
• ARRL – U.S. Amateur Radio Population: https://www.arrl.org/fcc-license-counts
• ARRL Question Pool Download: https://www.arrl.org/tech-question-pool
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E13: GMRS Overview & Licensing
• PCG Blog 7 - GMRS Licensing Instructions: https://partisancommsgroup.com/gmrs-licensing-instructions/
• 47 C.F.R. Part 95 Subpart E: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-95/subpart-E?toc=1
• Retevis RT76P: https://www.retevis.com/retevis-rt76p-gmrs-radio-portable-walkie-talkies-us
• Baofeng UV-5G: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-frs-gmrs-radios/products/uv-5x
• Family Radio Service: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/family-radio-service-frs
• myGMRS.com: https://mygmrs.com/
• RepeaterBook: https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/en-us/
• E2: Entry Level HT’s on a Budget: https://youtu.be/z474HCoWEVw
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E12: Baofeng UV-5R & Yaesu FT-60, VX-6, FT-65 Manual Programming
• PCG Blog 6 – Baofeng UV-5R & Yaesu FT-60, VX-6, FT-65 Manual Programming: https://partisancommsgroup.com/baofeng-uv-5r-yaesu-ft-60-yaesu-vx-6-yaesu-ft-65-manual-programming-handheld-transcerivers-ht-handheld-radios/
• Baofeng UV-5R: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-amateur-radios/products/baofeng-uv-5rtp-dual-band-two-way-radio
• E3: Baofeng UV-5R & CHIRP: https://youtu.be/yEjDJ5j5LlA
• Yaesu FT-60R: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-60r.html
• E4: Yaesu FT-60R & CHIRP / RT Systems: https://youtu.be/QJY3HVJQPAA
• Yaesu VX-6R: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-vx-6r-2.html
• E5: Yaesu VX-6T & CHIRP / RT Systems: https://youtu.be/Y0fz7jHsDfo
• Yaesu FT-65R: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-65r-5w-vhf-uhf-handheld-transceiver.html
• E6: Yaesu FT-65R & CHIRP / RT Systems: https://youtu.be/q7ErIrMcSmI
• RepeaterBook: https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/en-us/
• myGMRS: https://mygmrs.com/
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E11: Comms Kits
• PCG Blog 5 – Solar Accessories: https://partisancommsgroup.com/solar-accessories/
• Armoloq: https://www.armoloq.com/
• TYT TH-9800: https://www.amazon.com/TYT-TH-9800-Cross-Band-Mobile-Radio/dp/B00I53VUEY
• Baofeng + Radioddity RD-5R: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-amateur-radios/products/radioddity-x-baofeng-rd-5r-dmr-ham-amateur-two-way-radio
• H250 Handheld Microphone: https://www.amazon.ca/Handheld-Speaker-Microphone-Baofeng-UV-GT-DM-5R/dp/B07NKR8485
• Yaesu FT-60: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-60r.html
• Xiegu X5105: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x5105
• ReVolt G2: https://portableuniversalpower.com/store/ReVolt-G2-p268401361
• IFIXIT Driver Kit: https://www.ifixit.com/products/mako-driver-kit-64-precision-bits
• Bingfu Dual Band UHF/VHF Antenna: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X2LK2NL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
• Comet HFJ-350M Antenna: https://www.gigaparts.com/comet-hf-350m-3-5-50mhz-9-band-portable-telescopic-antenna.html?utm_term=sku-zcm-hf-350m&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIopmKycGd_QIVjAStBh1HjwC9EAQYASABEgIz0vD_BwE
• Powerwerx: https://powerwerx.com/
• Digirig: https://digirig.net/
• CAATail Antennas: https://caatailantennas.com/
• SMA to BNC Adpaters: https://www.amazon.com/Coaxial-Adapter-Female-Connector-Pieces/dp/B017SOLCMU
• PL-259 Male to BNC Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/BNC-Female-PL259-Male-Adapter/dp/B00IWVWUHA
• SO-239 Female to BNC Male Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-coaxial-adapter-female/dp/B00CW5JT58/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1PEEOF3Q8QLOB&keywords=so239+female+to+bnc+male&qid=1674863714&s=electronics&sprefix=so239+female+to+bnc+male%2Celectronics%2C149&sr=1-3
• SMA Male to BNC Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/BOOBRIE-Connector-Female-Coaxial-Adapter/dp/B07DC25ZBN/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3U7HYWG6R21UZ&keywords=SMA+Male+to+BNC+Female&qid=1674863804&s=electronics&sprefix=sma+male+to+bnc+female%2Celectronics%2C155&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQVdENExJRDNGWFhLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODIyNzYxMTkwNlYzMkwyQVAyUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDA3MTk2MTcyVDFaUkdTREJFMiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
• SMA Male to SO239 Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-coaxial-adapter-female/dp/B00CVQOOAI/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2RKYVO3O9LFG3&keywords=SMA+Male+to+SO-239+Female&qid=1674863883&s=electronics&sprefix=sma+male+to+so-239+femal%2Celectronics%2C156&sr=1-4
• SMA Female to BNC Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-coaxial-adapter-female/dp/B00CVQJRUA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=O9V1FJ4P5J6J&keywords=sma+female+to+bnc+female&qid=1674863984&s=electronics&sprefix=sma+female+to+bnc+female%2Celectronics%2C164&sr=1-3
• SMA Female to SO-239 Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/onelinkmore-Adapter-Female-Antenna-Connector/dp/B011AYJGLS/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1YYBK2F98K105&keywords=SMA%2BFemale%2Bto%2Bso-239%2Bfemale&qid=1674864052&s=electronics&sprefix=sma%2Bfemale%2Bto%2Bso-239%2Bfemale%2Celectronics%2C180&sr=1-9&th=1
• PL-259 Male Coupler: https://www.amazon.com/Ancable-Coaxial-Adaptor-Connector-Coupler/dp/B01N9N2C3Q/ref=sr_1_3?crid=15XNITD3XHOS7&keywords=PL-259+male+coupler&qid=1674864143&s=electronics&sprefix=pl-259+male+coupler%2Celectronics%2C174&sr=1-3
• BNC Female Coupler: https://www.amazon.com/CIMPLE-CO-Connectors-Connector-Security/dp/B07PD2J7L9/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.14a246c3-7a62-40bf-bdd0-5ac67c2a1913%3Aamzn1.sym.14a246c3-7a62-40bf-bdd0-5ac67c2a1913&crid=34E3XVC8MLVP4&cv_ct_cx=bnc%2Bfemale%2Bcoupler&keywords=bnc%2Bfemale%2Bcoupler&pd_rd_i=B07PD2J7L9&pd_rd_r=7434b685-6dea-4b8e-bc8f-dbaf6b7b9cfb&pd_rd_w=3DXPy&pd_rd_wg=CPCqN&pf_rd_p=14a246c3-7a62-40bf-bdd0-5ac67c2a1913&pf_rd_r=AD3SPZATBWECD20JXPBY&qid=1674864205&s=electronics&sprefix=bnc%2Bfemale%2Bcouple%2Celectronics%2C162&sr=1-2-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&smid=A3LYGL3VCPC7H8&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzS1pWWU9KM1BLNjREJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDkwODI0MTBZWEMzMUcyWkdFRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTQ0ODMyMlVFODdYMk1LTkg1UiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
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E10: Baofeng AR-152 UV-5R Stress Test
• IP Ratings: https://www.amateurradio.com/understanding-ip-ratings-ingress-protection-ip53-vs-ip55-vs-ip67/
• Baofeng AR-152: https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Military-Portable-Tactical-Programming/dp/B09MK2LK61
• Baofeng UV-5R: https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480Mhz-1800mAh/dp/B074XPB313/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3D60F4TPIMSAE&keywords=uv5r&qid=1673205253&sprefix=uv5%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3
• Federal #8 Shot Specs: https://www.wideners.com/blog/shotgun-load-types/
• Ham Radio 2.0: https://youtu.be/x1lz-LU7pEs
• Harris Falcon III: https://www.l3harris.com/all-capabilities/falcon-radio-product-line
• PCG – E3: Baofeng UV-5R & CHIRP: https://youtu.be/yEjDJ5j5LlA
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E9: Comms Accessories & Interoperability
• PCG Blog 4 – Comms Accessories & Interoperability: https://partisancommsgroup.com/comms-accessories-interoperability/
• Comms Gear Supply: https://www.commgearsupply.com/
• CAATail Antennas: https://caatailantennas.com/
• SMA to BNC Adpaters: https://www.amazon.com/Coaxial-Adapter-Female-Connector-Pieces/dp/B017SOLCMU
• PL-259 Male to BNC Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/BNC-Female-PL259-Male-Adapter/dp/B00IWVWUHA
• SO-239 Female to BNC Male Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-coaxial-adapter-female/dp/B00CW5JT58/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1PEEOF3Q8QLOB&keywords=so239+female+to+bnc+male&qid=1674863714&s=electronics&sprefix=so239+female+to+bnc+male%2Celectronics%2C149&sr=1-3
• SMA Male to BNC Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/BOOBRIE-Connector-Female-Coaxial-Adapter/dp/B07DC25ZBN/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3U7HYWG6R21UZ&keywords=SMA+Male+to+BNC+Female&qid=1674863804&s=electronics&sprefix=sma+male+to+bnc+female%2Celectronics%2C155&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQVdENExJRDNGWFhLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODIyNzYxMTkwNlYzMkwyQVAyUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDA3MTk2MTcyVDFaUkdTREJFMiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
• SMA Male to SO239 Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-coaxial-adapter-female/dp/B00CVQOOAI/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2RKYVO3O9LFG3&keywords=SMA+Male+to+SO-239+Female&qid=1674863883&s=electronics&sprefix=sma+male+to+so-239+femal%2Celectronics%2C156&sr=1-4
• SMA Female to BNC Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-coaxial-adapter-female/dp/B00CVQJRUA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=O9V1FJ4P5J6J&keywords=sma+female+to+bnc+female&qid=1674863984&s=electronics&sprefix=sma+female+to+bnc+female%2Celectronics%2C164&sr=1-3
• SMA Female to SO-239 Female Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/onelinkmore-Adapter-Female-Antenna-Connector/dp/B011AYJGLS/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1YYBK2F98K105&keywords=SMA%2BFemale%2Bto%2Bso-239%2Bfemale&qid=1674864052&s=electronics&sprefix=sma%2Bfemale%2Bto%2Bso-239%2Bfemale%2Celectronics%2C180&sr=1-9&th=1
• PL-259 Male Coupler: https://www.amazon.com/Ancable-Coaxial-Adaptor-Connector-Coupler/dp/B01N9N2C3Q/ref=sr_1_3?crid=15XNITD3XHOS7&keywords=PL-259+male+coupler&qid=1674864143&s=electronics&sprefix=pl-259+male+coupler%2Celectronics%2C174&sr=1-3
• BNC Female Coupler: https://www.amazon.com/CIMPLE-CO-Connectors-Connector-Security/dp/B07PD2J7L9/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.14a246c3-7a62-40bf-bdd0-5ac67c2a1913%3Aamzn1.sym.14a246c3-7a62-40bf-bdd0-5ac67c2a1913&crid=34E3XVC8MLVP4&cv_ct_cx=bnc%2Bfemale%2Bcoupler&keywords=bnc%2Bfemale%2Bcoupler&pd_rd_i=B07PD2J7L9&pd_rd_r=7434b685-6dea-4b8e-bc8f-dbaf6b7b9cfb&pd_rd_w=3DXPy&pd_rd_wg=CPCqN&pf_rd_p=14a246c3-7a62-40bf-bdd0-5ac67c2a1913&pf_rd_r=AD3SPZATBWECD20JXPBY&qid=1674864205&s=electronics&sprefix=bnc%2Bfemale%2Bcouple%2Celectronics%2C162&sr=1-2-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&smid=A3LYGL3VCPC7H8&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzS1pWWU9KM1BLNjREJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDkwODI0MTBZWEMzMUcyWkdFRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTQ0ODMyMlVFODdYMk1LTkg1UiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
• Powerwerx: https://powerwerx.com/
• Walker’s Electronic Ear Muffs: https://www.walkersgameear.com/electronic-muffs/
• DX Engineering: https://www.dxengineering.com/
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E8: Baofeng UV-9R, GT-3WP & UV-5R Stress Test
• IP Ratings: https://www.amateurradio.com/understanding-ip-ratings-ingress-protection-ip53-vs-ip55-vs-ip67/
• Baofeng UV-9R: https://www.amazon.com/radtel-Baofeng-Walkie-BF-UV9R-Waterproof/dp/B07R8PHHF3
• Baofeng UV-9G (GMRS Only): https://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-Waterproof-Outdoors-Rechargeable-Programming/dp/B098JGLWZ1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2CRLOQAU3XXBT&keywords=baofeng+uv9g&qid=1673205440&s=electronics&sprefix=baofeng+uv9%2Celectronics%2C196&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTVFGRUhDSDBSSEQ0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjY5NzY4MTZNNzUxRlE1QVRIWCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDIxMjkwMjEwNDJGNkZPTFk1MiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
• Baofeng GT-3WP: https://www.amazon.com/Pack-GT-3WP-Waterproof-Transceiver-400-520MHz/dp/B01BSL58Z6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=GD6EN2VF055A&keywords=baofeng+gt-3wp&qid=1673204970&s=electronics&sprefix=baofeng+gt-3wp%2Celectronics%2C211&sr=1-2
• Baofeng UV-5R: https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480Mhz-1800mAh/dp/B074XPB313/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3D60F4TPIMSAE&keywords=uv5r&qid=1673205253&sprefix=uv5%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3
• Federal #8 Shot Specs: https://www.wideners.com/blog/shotgun-load-types/
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E7: DMR Programming
• PCG Blog 3 – DMR Programming Tutorial: https://partisancommsgroup.com/dmr-programming/
• RT Systems Software: https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/MD-380_c_2101.html
• DMR ID: https://www.radioid.net/register
• RepeaterBook: https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/en-us/
• TYT MD-UV380: https://www.amazon.com/MD-UV380-136-174Mhz-400-480Mhz-Handheld-Programming/dp/B081YZZ8K5
• TYT MD-UV380 w/ Programming Cable: https://www.amazon.com/MD-UV380-136-174Mhz-400-480Mhz-Handheld-Programming/dp/B081YZZ8K5
• TYT MD-UV 380 Software: https://www.radioddity.com/pages/tyt-download
• Brandmeister Network: https://brandmeister.network/
DMR-MARC Map: https://www.dmr-marc.net/MAP/fullscreen.html
• HAM Radio Concepts Hotspot Configuration: https://youtu.be/DDZMY_6qjjI
• BridgeCom Systems Hotspot Configuration: https://youtu.be/jWUw_DWuLZg
• Amazon Hotspot: https://www.amazon.com/Hotspot-Assembled-Station-Antenna-Raspberry/dp/B08C7FQ5H6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=dmr+hotspot&qid=1670518340&sr=8-5
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E5: Yaesu VX-6R & CHIRP / RT Systems
• Yaesu VX-6R: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-vx-6r-2.html
• Yaesu VX-6R 3rd Party Programming Cable: https://www.valley-ent.com/store/yaesu-usb-ftdi-radio-programming-cable-vx-6-vx-7-vx-170.html
• Yaesu VX-6R Charging Cradle: https://www.amazon.com/FNB-80Li-Battery-Compatible-Standard-FNB-58Li/dp/B07DPHYSRV
• Download CHIRP: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
• Yaesu VX-6R Systems Software Package: https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/VX-6_c_121.html
• Yaesu VX-6R Specs: https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/0666spec.html
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E4: Yaesu FT60R & CHIRP / RT Systems
• Yaesu FT-60R: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-60r.html
• Yaesu FT-60R 3rd Party Programming Cable: https://www.amazon.com/Valley-Enterprises-Yaesu-Radio-Programming/dp/B002YU59K0
• Download CHIRP: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
• Yaesu FT-60 RT Systems Software Package: https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/FT-60_c_113.html
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E2: Entry Level HT's on a Budget
• PCG Blog 1 – Budget Comms Considerations: https://partisancommsgroup.com/budget-comms-considerations/
• Baofeng UV-5R: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-amateur-radios/products/baofeng-uv-5r-plus-two-way-radio
• Most Casual Observer Spurious Emissions: https://observer.wunderwood.org/2020/02/07/baofeng-hts-and-spurious-emissons/
• TYT MD-UV380: https://www.amazon.com/MD-UV380-136-174Mhz-400-480Mhz-Handheld-Programming/dp/B081YZZ8K5/ref=sr_1_3?crid=GU8IZMSNKJ4&keywords=tyt+md-uv380&qid=1665440742&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjM4IiwicXNhIjoiMy4xNSIsInFzcCI6IjIuMzkifQ%3D%3D&s=electronics&sprefix=tyt+md-uv380%2Celectronics%2C174&sr=1-3
• Retevis RT76P GMRS: https://www.retevis.com/retevis-rt76p-gmrs-radio-portable-walkie-talkies-us
• Yaesu FT-60R: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-60r.html
• Yaesu VX-6R: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-vx-6r-2.html
• Yaesu FT-65R: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-65r-5w-vhf-uhf-handheld-transceiver.html?utm_term=sku-zys-ft-65r&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhY-aBhCUARIsALNIC068mSRUfHJiwzr5uIVOJQl2ZbiAnX09nNGxB2Y7OTeFqySJDVCX35oaAjQeEALw_wcB
• BrandMeister: https://brandmeister.network/
• myGMRS: https://mygmrs.com/
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E1: Pack Frame Build
• Armoloq TPA-8889: https://www.armoloq.com/tpa-8889
• ReVolt G2: https://portableuniversalpower.com/store/ReVolt-G2-p268401361
• OEM-T to Powerpole Cable: https://powerwerx.com/radio-oemt-to-powerpole-adapter-18in
• PL259 to BNC Female Right Angle Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/exgoofit-Connector-degrees-adapter-Adapter/dp/B07CQGC2K1/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2IU7FUOEMVS1C&keywords=pl259+to+bnc+right+angle&qid=1664822046&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjkwIiwicXNhIjoiMi4wOSIsInFzcCI6IjEuOTUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=pl259+to+bnc+right+angle+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-4
• RG8X BNC Male to BNC Male Cable: https://www.amazon.com/MPD-Digital-Made-Cable-Connectors/dp/B08VKWCBMX/ref=sxin_14_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d%3Aamzn1.sym.6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d&crid=2LDYQY7IG5H2S&cv_ct_cx=rg8x%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bcable&keywords=rg8x%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bcable&pd_rd_i=B07HBF5C2K&pd_rd_r=3525db4b-72ef-48d2-bf18-a593f188749e&pd_rd_w=ubjyV&pd_rd_wg=6zI3Z&pf_rd_p=6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d&pf_rd_r=23B1BS464C37EVSMSV50&qid=1664641219&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjgwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=rg8x%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bbnc%2Bmale%2Bcabl%2Caps%2C163&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&smid=A1GIEHP1J1DFDI&th=1
• SMA Male to BNC Male Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-2pcs-coaxial-adapter/dp/B00CVQLS98/ref=sr_1_3?crid=53OV9OPHWIX&keywords=sma+male+to+bnc+male+adapter&qid=1664641306&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjY0IiwicXNhIjoiMi42OSIsInFzcCI6IjIuNTEifQ%3D%3D&s=industrial&sprefix=sma+male+to+bncl+male+adapte%2Cindustrial%2C142&sr=1-3
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E3: Baofeng UV-5R & CHIRP
• Baofeng UV-5R: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-amateur-radios/products/baofeng-uv-5r-plus-two-way-radio
• Baofeng UV-5R Programming Cable: https://www.amazon.com/BTECH-PC03-Genuine-Programming-Cable/dp/B00HUB0ONK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=12WEI95OTTAFB&keywords=baofeng+uv-5r+programming+cable&qid=1666200542&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjA2IiwicXNhIjoiMy4xMyIsInFzcCI6IjMuMDIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=baofeng+uv-5r+p%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
• Will CHIRP Brick These Radios?: https://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/6671
• Reddit Amateur Radio Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/kw4ibi/ft65r_and_chirp/
• Fixing Bricked Baofeng: https://www.otleyradio.org/index.php/2016/05/05/fixing-a-bricked-baofeng/
• Download CHIRP: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
• CHIRP Documentation: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Documentation
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E6: Yaesu FT-65R & CHRIP / RT Systems
• Yaesu FT-65: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-65r-5w-vhf-uhf-handheld-transceiver.html
• Yaesu FT-65 3rd Party Programming Cable: https://www.amazon.com/Valley-Enterprises-Programming-compatible-SCU-35/dp/B077QZSYGH
• Download CHIRP: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
• Yaesu FT-65 Systems Software Package: https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/FT-65_c_812.html
• Yaesu FT-65 Specs: https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/0065.html
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