There is an alarming lack of channels going into this kind of topics (the kind of stuff that would actually be useful in a SHTF/combat scenario... not so much prone speed-reloading of bolt-action rifles, but yeah).
Exactly! there's very little talk about truly "duty" grade comms setups. I'm talking quality durable handhelds and antennas. There's also very little mention of encrypted comms for obvious reasons.
I like the mesh-covered bnc cable. It allows some movement of the cable in service loops. Ideally, we should have molle clips that help create strain reliefs to isolate the connectors at the radio and antenna base. I broke the connector at the base of the antenna using the raptor tactical mount while rolling over from a prone position. There is also a lack of understanding of service loops and strain relief methods to avoid excessive tensile strain on the connectors. None of the solutions protect the antenna base or base connector from radial loads and usually break on the first mishap. It is important to keep comms up.
I was an 11B RTO as well. Late 80’s early 90’s. My son is now a TACP in the airforce and it’s surprising how much commo has changed, but also surprising how little some things have. Size of radios is one of the latter. Small than the PRC77 I carried but not as much as you would think.
body whips will affect your ability to receive and transmit. From my experience your range can be significantly reduced depending on what you are doing, how far you are trying to communicate and the terrain youre working in. As far as for motorola radios. Caatail and Disco both have connectors to run the relocating cable or the body whip.
There is an alarming lack of channels going into this kind of topics (the kind of stuff that would actually be useful in a SHTF/combat scenario... not so much prone speed-reloading of bolt-action rifles, but yeah).
More on the way man stick around! My hope is to bring a more practical approach to being prepared no matter the situation or environment
Exactly! there's very little talk about truly "duty" grade comms setups. I'm talking quality durable handhelds and antennas. There's also very little mention of encrypted comms for obvious reasons.
As a 25s in the 75th regiment, great vid sir
Thanks man ! It’s been a while since I was an RTO in the infantry. I’m having to retrace a lot of steps and relearn things
This is my favorite channel. Practical. Informative.
We appreciate the support!
I like the mesh-covered bnc cable. It allows some movement of the cable in service loops. Ideally, we should have molle clips that help create strain reliefs to isolate the connectors at the radio and antenna base. I broke the connector at the base of the antenna using the raptor tactical mount while rolling over from a prone position. There is also a lack of understanding of service loops and strain relief methods to avoid excessive tensile strain on the connectors. None of the solutions protect the antenna base or base connector from radial loads and usually break on the first mishap. It is important to keep comms up.
I was an 11B RTO as well. Late 80’s early 90’s. My son is now a TACP in the airforce and it’s surprising how much commo has changed, but also surprising how little some things have. Size of radios is one of the latter. Small than the PRC77 I carried but not as much as you would think.
The small compact civilian radios are on point the military brick sized ones are definitely not
Hi, I need to know how I make one of those antenna? VHF and UHF body whip worm antenna
Does this affect reception? If not, can you provide a source from someone like Motorola?
body whips will affect your ability to receive and transmit. From my experience your range can be significantly reduced depending on what you are doing, how far you are trying to communicate and the terrain youre working in. As far as for motorola radios. Caatail and Disco both have connectors to run the relocating cable or the body whip.
Disco32 has stuff for many different radios. Not sure on Motorola, but I got what I needed for a couple of Yaesu radios I run
Where do you find that Mantenna?
21st tactical Fayetteville nc
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@@WisconsinGabe give them a call they have been updating the site for a while
Great video thanks brother
You bet
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