Off Grid Comms, LLC

First node online. 🔥 Testing out a Meshtastic setup — clean link, solid range, and smooth integration with the app. This little rig’s running #LongFast on 915 MHz and already proving why mesh comms are a game-changer for off-grid comms and field coordination. Next step: expanding the network and testing range in the woods. 🌲📡 #meshtastic #offgridcomms #fieldcomms #tacticaltech #hamradio #preparedness #gridindependent #meshnetwork #radiofreedom #commsgear #fieldtested #shtfgear #survivaltech #swampfox #signalready #commscheck #geartalk #ruralready

Alternative communication plans— do you have any? Smart phones are great, but they can be disabled immediately if the towers go down for a plethora of reasons. Have a backup so you can communicate with loved ones, colleagues, teammates, your mother in law….. well, maybe not to that extreme 🤓. The @garmin #inreach platform is a great option. Some folks also like the @zoleolifeus satellite module that will Bluetooth to your phone so you can send texts. Do your research, build a plan, and execute the plan. #comms #communications #commo #garmininreach #textmessage #cellphone #smartphone #iphones #android #emergencypreparedness #prepared #3rdmonkeydefense

. . . . . Thanks for trust in me to speak at the 3rd South Florida Congress Development. I´ll talk about critical comms in tactical-cybernetic aspects. That can be used in combat and in the security of all corporations. Can you attend up on-line at @southfloridapublishing . . . . #rto #hamradio #tactical #congress #rto_official #tecnology #smart #guns #army #military #radio #tetra #comms #walkietalkie #information #weapons #cybersecurity #ea #radiocom #apco #3gpp #book #cyber #followme #cw #telecom #war #motorola #comms #vuca #army #armylife #walkietalkie

DMR: WHAT, HOW, WHY Intro to Digital Mobile Radio This post is just the beginning of a larger series of posts on DMR, as well as other topics I hope to cover. The polls I had recently on my story helped me shape this post, so thanks to those who responded; I tried to format this as best I could, so it would be easy to understand. For those looking for more advanced DMR information, never fear, I will be making more in-depth posts and tutorials in the near future. I want to personally thank @resilientcivilian for reviewing and adding his 2 cents to this post. I wouldn’t be sharing this today if it weren’t for guys like him, and the rest of the online comms community. I’ve learned a lot of invaluable information and continue to learn every day. If anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestions for this post or future posts, please feel free to DM me directly. I would also appreciate if you shared this post. In the next week or so, I’m going to do either a story Q&A or a live video Q&A session regarding this post and what could be better. Stay tuned. On the last slide I’ve tagged some comm accounts you should definitely follow.

WHAT ARE YOUR COMMS SETUPS? Most people want more things to buy. Change that formula. Whatever you can afford now buy it, train with it, and learn the ins and outs. Listen to all sides and check what you learn with your situation in your area. Always think about how you can improve your setup. Expose your blindsides and weaknesses through training. Invest in better equipment when you can. Something IS NOT BETTER than nothing. Something you know how to operate, is better than nothing. 📻 #comms #communications #radio #baofeng #uv5r #network #shtf #preparedness #repeater #antenna #gmrs #hamsonthegram #hamradioamateur #hamradiocommunity #shtfcomms #2a #kit #kitsetup #gear #trainhard #california #sandiego

Working on the XTS2500 PTT protector/exoskeleton. Does anyone want the volume knob protected or have any feature requests? #xts2500 #xts5000 #hamradio #comsec #commo #motorola #meshtastic #p25

Technology is a powerful asset if you know how to use it. In the newest issue of @recoiloffgridmagazine , we put tech at the forefront, with articles about its strengths and vulnerabilities. Anonymous law enforcement officer “John Truman” discusses how federal, state, and even local agencies use StingRay devices and other cell tower simulators to covertly record cell phone conversations (often without warrants). @socal_offgrid shares a DIY guide to configuring your aerial drone to drop various packages. @tom.marshall.author integrated his smartphone into his plate carrier and other gear using @juggernautcase products, and I wrote a long-form piece on the basics of digital radio encryption — including a review of the turn-key encrypted radio packages offered by @offgridcomms . As usual, there’s much more than that, so pick up a copy in December and let us know what you think!

Ask yourself: WHY do you train or compete? This morning, I shot an armored division 2-gun match. As I drove home contemplating my relatively slow and thoroughly average performance, this question came to mind, and it’s an important piece of perspective. Many people sign up for matches and classes just to have fun, and that’s great! It’s a rewarding hobby that will help you make new friends. Others want to climb the leaderboard and shave seconds off their times — that’s cool too. If this is your primary motivation, there’s no reason not to choose ultralight “gamer” gear that gives you every possible advantage over the clock. Personally, I want to improve my defensive shooting skills, so that dictates my gear. It was undeniably slower and more uncomfortable to carry 7 AR mags, 5 pistol mags, a variety of medical gear, navigation tools, an @offgridcomms radio with PTT, and 2L of water. I looked (and felt) like I was moving in slow-motion compared to some of the other shooters in this match, and that was disheartening… until I re-framed my perspective. I know “train how you fight” is a meme, but if you’re training with self-defense in mind and always showing up to the range in completely different gear than what you’d use for an actual confrontation, that’s a problem. Don’t be the guy who trains exclusively with a full-size, long-slide, compensated pistol but carries a snappy, low-capacity subcompact every day. If you carry IWB, don’t spend all your time practicing with an OWB holster. And if you think you’re going to wear a jungle rig with 8-10 loaded mags plus a 40-pound ruck if “shit hits the fan,” you’d better be training and shooting in that on a regular basis. It’s hard and it’s probably going to make you look bad, but it’s still necessary. Do everything with a purpose in mind.

-Information- Mumble is a simple softare to install that allows you to host a remote voice/text chat server. You can run both a server and client using Windows, Mac, and Linux. Today I go over mumble and in my ToolTipstories, you'll find the link to how to set up the mumble server. Have you used (or do you currently use) Mumble? Let me know in the comments! Like always, I've tagged some cool people to follow. No one I've tagged has paid, bribed coerced, or in any other way asked me to tag them. I just like these pages. Any specific businesses listed/mentioned have not paid or asked me to suggest them. *This post is for educational purposes, and I am not liable for your use of this information*

#MinuteMonday Get those radios upgraded. Two people mentioned are tagged as well as other cool people.

Communication is important in a variety of emergency scenarios, but the recent invasion of Ukraine has illustrated that attempting to use unencrypted comms under the wrong circumstances can be a death sentence. I’ve heard numerous recordings of intercepted chatter from Baofengs and cell phones, and even some reports that these unsecured calls led to targeted strikes on their points of origin. A few weeks ago, @offgridcomms sent a few of their Motorola XTS encrypted radios to me and @tom.marshall.author . They’re legal for use by civilians under Off Grid Comms’ license, and use the professional-grade P25 digital standard backed by AES-256 encryption. As an added bonus, these radios also operate on GMRS channels 1-7 and 15-20. Today, I took another step towards integrating these radios into my existing gear by pairing them with a @safarilandgroup Liberator V headset and dual-comm PTT. Currently, one of these radios is set up for VHF and the other for UHF. I also plan to experiment with running one alongside an unencrypted analog radio for added versatility (i.e. checking NOAA weather reports and local ham repeaters). #communications #comms #encryption #emergencypreparedness #comsec #recoiloffgridmagazine

This ad struck a nerve. Companies pushing immature off-premises PoC solutions at mission-critical clients is dangerous and needs to be called out. These devices are not ready for prime time and in their current form cannot replace LMR. #comms #twowayradio #landmobileradio #hamradio #apcop25 #apco #zello #deception #tangotango #tacticalgear