- Know your Weather!Stay Safe Out There: The Importance of Weather Awareness for Outdoor Adventures When you head out for off-roading, camping, hiking, or even operating your amateur radio, one obstacle remains constant: the weather. Knowing what to expect can be the difference between a fun adventure and a dangerous situation. In this post, we’ll explore why keeping an eye out is so important and share some free, reliable resources to help you stay safe. Why Weather Awareness Matters Weather can change quickly, especially when you’re in remote areas. A clear day can turn into a stormy one before you know it. For … Read more
- Enhance Outdoor Adventures with our Field Operations Guide
Whether you’re a seasoned camper, an overlanding enthusiast, or just starting to explore the great outdoors, the Field Operations Guide (FOG) from Dirt Nerds & Radios is a resource you don’t want to miss. It’s packed with essential tips and strategies to help you stay connected, camp smarter, and remain safe. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this guide so valuable. Staying Connected When It Matters Most One of the standout features of the FOG is its emphasis on reliable communication. When you’re in remote areas, cell phones aren’t always dependable. That’s where amateur radios shine. The guide … Read more - Radio for Offroad & Overland Adventures: Our Essential Tips
While out on the trail, it’s vitally important to maintain some form of communication. Yes, this means you need to be able to communicate locally with your group; but many overlook or neglect the ability to communicate over longer distances in case of emergency. Recently, many have turned from CB to GMRS as a means of communicating on the trail. GMRS does a great job for trail comms, but GMRS can’t cover long distance. On most adventures and trail rides, cell phone service is limited too. This is where amateur radio shines. Amateur radio can provide communication anywhere from local … Read more - Spring Camp 2024
This year’s Dirt Nerds & Radios Spring Camp out was great. Our radio club, W8DNR, ran multiple radio configurations and was able to make several FT8 contacts. Radio wasn’t the only excitement either. The group also completed a beautiful hike within Natural Bridge State Park and even explored a few of the trails from the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. DNR RC Radio Report The club was able to locate an appropriate location and made successful contacts during the trip. We operated in a reduced capacity due to the limited number of licensed operators available. Overall, we had 6 hours on-air … Read more - Hillbilly Overland – Community Spotlight
Community Spotlight Our community members never disappoint when it comes to a sense of adventure. That rings especially true for our friend John @ Hillbilly Overland. We asked Redbeard to share a bit more with us about Hillbilly Overland, and what it’s all about. Read his note below to find out more. Hillbilly Overland Hi, My name is John, but like most of the neighborhood, you can call me Redbeard. I’m the founder of Hillbilly Overland. As the namesake implies, I’m just a Hillbilly originally from Eastern Kentucky who loves his family, his Jeep, and exploring the world around us … Read more
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