Julian OH8STN is an amateur radio operator, YouTuber, and retired broadcast engineer specializing in off-grid emergency communications, portable ham radio, and resilient power systems. He provides practical tutorials and real-world field tests on topics such as solar power for radios, digital data modes for SHTF, and portable HF/VHF communications.
Drawing on his Marine Corps background and the “7 P’s” philosophy—Proper Prior Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance—Julian teaches preparedness-minded operators how to stay connected when the grid fails. His projects emphasize energy efficiency, LiFePO₄ batteries, portable solar panels, and data-driven communications modes like JS8Call.
Through his blog oh8stn.org and his YouTube channel, Julian shares step-by-step guides, gear reviews, and field experiments designed to help both amateur radio enthusiasts and emergency communicators build independent, off-grid communications strategies. His mission: maximum capability with minimal
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When the channel and blog were started, the target was always man-portable field communications. Growing as an Operator over the years, I began understanding the need and importance of presenting both fixed and field communications strategies. Survival radio has never been about going to a managed campsite for field day, or an super easy POTA activation. Both can be fun, but survival radio is about purpose and intent!