"base station radio"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Joe McNeil and Mark Koernke discussed micro FM and CB radio broadcasting as a means for local communities to disseminate uncensored information. They covered technical aspects including antenna placement, signal strength, audio levels (unity gain), equipment selection, cooling systems, and practical setup using CB base stations, mixer boards, and transmitters. The hosts emphasized that clean, efficient signals at low wattage can effectively reach local areas, and encouraged listeners to establish their own micro stations for traffic updates, emergency information, and alternative news reporting.
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Mark Koernke discussed radio communications technology, including frequency surveying techniques, 2-meter ham radio systems, repeater networks, and the advantages of diverse communication tools for preparedness. He emphasized the importance of base stations over handhelds, spare parts acquisition for budget radios like the Baofeng UV5R, and antenna maintenance. In the second hour, Koernke analyzed a Bearing Arms article about the German military's G36 assault rifle overheating and losing accuracy in sustained combat in Afghanistan, contrasting it with proven 7.62 NATO battle rifles like the G3/PTR-91. He criticized leadership decisions that prioritized new designs over proven technology and explained how Taliban fighters using longer-range rifles force NATO troops into disadvantageous firefights.