//The Wire//1400Z May 03, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: UCLA ENCAMPMENT DISPERSED. RUSSIAN TROOPS ENTER AMERICAN BASE IN NIGER. TAIWAN DETECTS PLAN EXERCISES IN STRAIT.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Far East: Taiwanese forces noted an increase in Chinese activity in the Taiwan Strait overnight. 26x aircraft of varying types (including medium-bombers and UAVs) were noted conducting exercises in coordination with 5x PLAN surface vessels. AC: This increase in activity above...

//The Wire//1800Z May 02, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. HOUSE PASSES H.R. 6090. SECOND BOEING WHISTLEBLOWER DIES UNEXPECTEDLY.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Turkey has announced the severing of economic ties with Israel. AC: If this is true, and Turkey really does intend to shut down trade with Israel, this could be a significant development as Turkey is/was a major trade partner for Israel. Additionally, the move appears to include the total restriction of...

//The Wire//2130Z May 01, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: STABBING ATTACK STRIKES LONDON SUBURB. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PROTESTS REMAIN KINETIC.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: A stabbing attack was carried out in a London suburb by an assailant with a sword. The attack took place in the largely residential district of Hainault, with the assailant stabbing at least 6 people. One victim, a 14 year old, was killed in the attack. The other victims remain hospitalized....

//The Wire//1400Z April 30, 2024// //SPECIAL REPORT// //BLUF: SECURITY INCIDENTS INTENSIFY AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -HomeFront- California: As the protests at UCLA continue, an incident occurred last night at the main encampment on campus when an unknown individual approached the site, and placed an open backpack full of mice in the vicinity of the main encampment structures. Many sources on the ground claim that the mice have round unidentified red marks on their...

//The Wire//2130Z April 29, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHIS DOWN ANOTHER AMERICAN DRONE. PROTESTS INTENSIFY IN IRELAND. THE HAGUE ESCALATES INVESTIGATION OF ISRAEL’S ACTIONS IN GAZA.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Over the weekend Houthi forces released proof of their shootdown of yet another American MQ-9 Reaper drone in Yemen. AC: This marks the third shootdown of a $30+ million drone in Yemen since the conflict began in October. Ireland: Mass protests...

//The Wire Weekly Rollup//April 21-27, 2024// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Niger: The situation regarding American military presence at Base 201 and at the Embassy compound in Niamey has deteriorated significantly following weeks of increased tensions in the region. A few weeks ago, Niger demanded that the United States leave Niger, and has in effect created primitive blockades around the Embassy compound, as well as Base 201. This has created logistical difficulties and...

//The Wire//1800Z April 27, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: KENYA PREPARES FOR OPERATIONS IN HAITI. GAZA PIER CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES UNDER FIRE.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Israeli forces continue staging forces in the south, likely in preparation for the ground invasion of Rafah. AC: The invasion was approved at several levels of command a few weeks ago, but much like the invasion of Gaza City, Khan Younis, and other cities, operations have taken longer than...

//The Wire//1700Z April 26, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: WHITE HOUSE CREATES FEDERALLY DIRECTED CLIMATE ACTIVIST ORGANIZATION, ANNOUNCES NEW TAXES FOR NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -HomeFront- USA: Encampment demonstrations and general unrest continues at approximately 40 American Universities and Ivy League institutions. Large scale arrests have frequently been observed, along with a generally overwhelming police presence. Washington D.C. – The White House has proposed nearly...

//The Wire//2130Z April 25, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PROTESTS CONTINUE AT MAJOR UNIVERSITIES. BELARUS ALLEGES LITHUANIAN DRONE ATTACK.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Belarus has revealed that KGB agents have foiled a plot to conduct a drone attack on targets in Belarus from neighboring Lithuania. Though few details of the alleged plot have been made public, rhetoric from Belarussian President Lukashenko has increased in severity (moreso than usual). AC: While...

//The Wire//2100Z April 24, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TIKTOK PUSHES BACK AGAINST DIVESTMENT MANDATE.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Overnight the UKMTO center reported an explosion in the vicinity of a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden. AC: Very few details have been made public regarding this incident.  -HomeFront- USA: TikTok leadership has reiterated a more hardline stance regarding facing a potential ban in the United States. Following Biden’s signing...

//The Wire//2100Z April 23, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PROTESTS BEGIN TO HEAT UP IN USA. EARTHQUAKES CONTINUE IN TAIWAN.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Taiwan: Aftershocks continue following the recent cluster of earthquakes to strike the nation. Last night over 12x earthquakes with a magnitude over 5.0 were observed, including at least one with a magnitude of 6.3. This is in addition to the hundreds of smaller aftershocks that have occurred regularly over the past few...

//The Wire//2130Z April 22, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TENSIONS RISE IN AFRICA. CONGRESS HIGHLIGHTS D.C. PRIORITIES WITH LATEST BILLS. EARTHQUAKE STRIKES TAIWAN.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Niger: The situation remains tense following multiple developments in the region over the past few weeks. Following the coup last year, the status of American involvement in Niger has remained delicate, with the ruling military faction not approving of the American presence at Base...

 00:00 - Introduction  03:52 - Using Linux?  10:15 - HFGCS  17:17 - Range Testing  22:07 - Building Community  26:40 - Determining Range  29:47 - Why not just 20m?  35:25 - Software Backdoors  39:23 - Vehicle TOC  41:15 - Long range HF  41:31 - Building Community  44:57 - VarAC  47:00 - Wire Reports  50:41 - Shortwave Use in Emergencies  57:20 - Drones  58:51 - Cheapest HF Radio  01:02:49 - Boofwang  01:03:24 - Radio and the Younger Generation  01:06:17 - Cheapest SDR  01:07:23 - The...

//The Wire Weekly Rollup//April 14-20, 2024// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Australia: Following the Bondi Junction Mall stabbing attack last week, another (probably unrelated) attack was carried out at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, a prominent and internationally famous clergyman, was stabbed by an assailant during services Monday evening. The Bishop survived the attack, possibly due to the assailants weapon failing to open....

//The Wire//1730Z April 20, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: AUSTRALIA CRACKS DOWN ON DISSENT SPEECH REGARDING STABBING ATTACKS. FIRE INCIDENTS CONTINUE IN CANADA.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Canada: A fire broke out in the control tower of the old Goose Bay Airport in Newfoundland and Labrador. Evacuations were ordered as the fire approached nearby storage facilities housing explosive materials. The cause of the fire has not been publicly released. Australia: Following the...

//The Wire//2100Z April 19, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ISRAELI COUNTERATTACK IN IRAN LARGELY INEFFECTIVE.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Overnight several targets were struck in Iran following weeks of heightened tensions throughout the region. The main thrust of the attack appears to have taken the form of a drone attack on Isfahan Air Base, which appears to have not resulted in much damage. -HomeFront- New York: A man self-immolated outside the courthouse...

Hey everyone, as I am compiling all of your questions for the upcoming Q&A video, one really stood out to me as requiring a bit more time and deliberate thought to explain. That question lies with how important radio is, and how one should prioritize investing in a hobby that is quite difficult to get started in. Obviously no one can point to one single answer on this, but hopefully outlining some of the things that make me invest more in radio will be helpful in figuring out what...

//The Wire//2100Z April 18, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: 911 CALL CENTER OUTAGE REPORTED OVERNIGHT. EXPLOSION AT BAE SYSTEMS FACILITY IN MONMOUTHSHIRE.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: An explosion was reported at the BAE Systems munitions factory in Monmouthshire. The explosion occurred at a remote part of the facility where munitions were being manipulated by remote control. No injuries were reported, and blast containment procedures were reported to have...

//The Wire//2100Z April 17, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CANADIAN PIPELINE EXPLOSION CAUSES WILDFIRE.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Canada: A wildfire has spread in Alberta following the explosion of a natural gas pipeline near Edson yesterday morning. Overnight the fire expanded to 10 hectares in size, and is currently being worked by wildland fire crews. Indonesia: A tsunami warning was issued for Tagulandang following the violent eruption of Mount Ruang, a major volcano...

//The Wire//2130Z April 16, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: FIRE DESTROYS HISTORIC BUILDING IN DENMARK. CONCERN REMAINS IN SYDNEY REGARDING RECENT ATTACKS.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Denmark: The Børsen Stock Exchange building in Copenhagen caught fire this morning. This building complex was being renovated, and at the time parts of the structure were serving as office space for the Chamber of Commerce. No injuries were reported. AC: It is too soon to determine the cause of...

//The Wire//2130Z April 15, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CHRISTIAN BISHOP STABBED IN SYDNEY DURING SERVICES. WORLD AWAITS ISRAELI RESPONSE TO IRANIAN COUNTERATTACK.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Australia: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel of Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Sydney was stabbed by an assailant during a livestream of Bible Study services Monday evening. During the stabbing attack, four people were also reportedly injured while counterattacking the assailant. The...

//The Wire//2100Z April 13, 2024// //PRIORITY// //BLUF: IRANIAN COUNTERATTACK ON ISRAEL HAS BEGUN.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Iran has begun their retaliatory actions against Israel. Though the situation is highly dynamic at the moment, the attack largely appears to be primarily comprised of long-range drones. The attack also appears to be directed at Israel directly. So far no indications suggest coordinated attacks on U.S. facilities in the region,...

//The Wire Weekly Rollup//April 7-13, 2024// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Tensions remain high in anticipation of the Iranian response to the Israeli strike on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus. The timing for such retaliatory actions is not known, though Israeli forces have been warning of a potential imminent ballistic missile attack for about a week. American forces throughout the region have also been maneuvered into more strategic positions, probably to...

//The Wire//1900Z April 13, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: STABBING ATTACK IN SYDNEY LEAVES 6 DEAD. IRAN SIEZES ISRAELI CARGO SHIP.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Australia: A stabbing attack at the Westfield Bondi Junction Mall in Sydney has left 6x dead, and 8x people wounded. The attacker was shot and killed at the scene by police. AC: Authorities have not revealed the name or background of the assailant, other than that he was known to authorities and reportedly had a...