Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The off-grid ham shack is now 100% energy self-reliant. It has taken some time to develop an effective grid-down energy strategy. Today, the station acting as a TOC (Tactical Operations Center, can stay in the fight during a prolonged grid-down disaster.
This video covers charging with the hand crank generator, in addition to solar power and wind generator.
HUge thanks to @S2Underground for inspiring this video!
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Julian #oh8stn #hamradio
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You can find the pedal generator seem in this video here: k-tor.com/shop/generators/power-box-50
My off-grid, & grid-down comms energy strategy: youtu.be/l8T75Kp5tSM?si=QXgls8bndIgmJq9m
Huge thanks to Power Queen for supporting the off-grid ham shack project.
You can support the channel by using my links when you purchase Power Queen LiFePO4 batteries and gear for your off-grid power needs. Use coupon code "JULIANOH8STN" for a 5% discount.
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Support the channel by shopping on ebay, at Battery Hookups or GigaParts.
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Alternatively, drop a little something in the TipJar. It really makes a difference.
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Buy me a rootbeer paypal.com/paypalme/oh8stn
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01:23 Grid-Down Energy Strategy
02:30 Station power configuration
06:25 Comms Gear
14:39 Safety features
15:45 Final thoughts Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
The off-grid ham shack is now 100% energy self-reliant. It has taken some time to develop an effective grid-down energy strategy. Today, the station acting as a TOC (Tactical Operations Center, can stay in the fight during a prolonged grid-down disaster.
This video covers charging with the hand crank generator, in addition to solar power and wind generator.
HUge thanks to @S2Underground for inspiring this video!
73
Julian #oh8stn #hamradio
Share video URL: youtu.be/l8T75Kp5tSM
You can find the pedal generator seem in this video here: k-tor.com/shop/generators/power-box-50
My off-grid, & grid-down comms energy strategy: youtu.be/l8T75Kp5tSM?si=QXgls8bndIgmJq9m
Huge thanks to Power Queen for supporting the off-grid ham shack project.
You can support the channel by using my links when you purchase Power Queen LiFePO4 batteries and gear for your off-grid power needs. Use coupon code "JULIANOH8STN" for a 5% discount.
United States ipowerqueen.com/?ref=0q1c0pan
Europe ipowerqueen.de/?ref=732d60hj
Canada ca.ipowerqueen.com/?ref=y0igztbu
United Kingdom uk.ipowerqueen.com/?ref=k0j3c653
Looking for ways to support the blog & channel?
Support the channel by shopping on ebay, at Battery Hookups or GigaParts.
For GigaParts and Battery Hookup, use my callsign for a small discount.
Alternatively, drop a little something in the TipJar. It really makes a difference.
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
Buy me a rootbeer paypal.com/paypalme/oh8stn
Shop on Amazon (affiliate link) amzn.to/3P9Zq28
GigaParts: oh8stn.net/GigaParts
Shop at Battery Hookup: oh8stn.net/batteryhookup
Shop at eBay (affiliate link) : oh8stn.net/ebay
Buy an N9SAB Antenna ebay.us/OVVZcG (eBay affiliate link)
01:23 Grid-Down Energy Strategy
02:30 Station power configuration
06:25 Comms Gear
14:39 Safety features
15:45 Final thoughts Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
