I Built a $40,000 Military Drone for $120.07
By Data Slayer
“Built with $120 and zero remorse...
I reverse-engineered a $40,000 military recon drone for $120.07—complete with live video streaming, tactical mesh integration, and full ATAK support. Just open-source gear you can build yourself. This is the next chapter in the mission to take our tech back.”
#mesh #atak #meshtastic #reticulum #uhf #drone #radio #hamradio #amateurradio
HR4BTC aka HamRadio4Bitcoin
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Our mission is to bring Bitcoin Plebs & Devs into ham radio in order to help the bitcoin community to achieve technical proficiency in radio communication techniques so that they will be able to contribute to advancing the radio arts in alignment with the ethos of Bitcoin.
⚡️⚡️⚡️Let me know if there is ham radio content that you would like to see me repost. I will see it if you use #hamradio or @HR4BTC it in a reply. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Starlink $5 Standby Mode: I Was MAD… Now I’m THRILLED! (Plus Epic Accessories!)
By There’s A Trick For That
“I’ll be honest — when I first heard about Starlink’s new $5 Standby Mode plan, I thought it was just a money grab with them doing away with the free pause feature. Pay $5/month for “unlimited data” at throttled speeds? Sounded useless… until I actually tested it. Now, I think this might be one of the smartest, most affordable Starlink plans ever.
In this video, I put Starlink Standby Mode to the test so you know exactly what it can and can’t do. From FaceTime calls, YouTube streaming, web browsing, and even GPS navigation — I’ll show you the real results. Plus, I’ll share some must-have Starlink accessories that make the experience even better.”
#starlink #spacex
🧠 Get a PO Box 🧠
🚨 Studying for your entry-level ham radio license made easy🚨
I just put together a cram playlist to help you prep fast for the Tech License. Perfect if you’re short on time but still want to pass with confidence. 📻⚡
🎥 Check it out here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYIFVi1uA3jGqZ-Hj6VkupuMCq7NhoXLw
✅ Every single test question and answer is covered in these videos.
💡 Give it a listen to get familiar with the material, then try a practice exam at hamstudy dot org.
🎯 You only need 26 out of 35 multiple-choice questions right to pass!
⚡️ Tag a Nostrich who’s thinking about getting their ham license, let’s get more bitcoiners & Nostriches on the air! It is time we master the RF domain to advance liberty for all.🎙️📡
I’ll also be making cram playlists for the General and Extra Class licenses in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
#HamRadio #TechnicianClass #StudyTips #AmateurRadio #GettingStarted
📡 Thinking about getting on the air? Start with the Technician license (the entry-level ham exam).
HamStudy.org makes it painless:
⚡️ Free practice tests for the Technician license (and beyond)
⚡️ Flashcards + progress tracking
⚡️ Lists of online & in-person test sessions
🧠 If you can hold your own keys and run a Bitcoin node, you can definitely ace the Technician exam.
www.HamStudy.org
🎧 Audio Remastered HR4BTC Ham Radio Video Release
A year ago, when I first made this video, I was just getting started and had no idea what I was doing, especially when it came to recorded audio. The sound quality was very rough.
Recently, @LZP offered to remaster the audio. I still don’t know how he did it, but the result is a huge improvement. Any remaining imperfections are from the original recording and not a reflection of his work. He did an outstanding job with very limited source material.
Make sure to give @Layer Zero Propaganda a follow.
@HR4BTC aka HamRadio4Bitcoin ‘s Mission Statement:
Our mission is to bring Bitcoin Plebs & Devs into ham radio in order to help the bitcoin community achieve technical proficiency in radio communication techniques so that they will be able to contribute to advancing the radio arts in alignment with the ethos of Bitcoin
#hamradio #amateurradio #hamstr
SpaceX acquired AWS-4 and H-block wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar.
This unlocks Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellites: phones connecting straight to space, no towers, no dead zones.
This is a very big deal.
SpaceX Buys $17 Billion In EchoStar Spectrum To Supercharge Starlink Direct-To-Cell | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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I encourage folks to consider going to @TABConf 8 - Oct 12-15, 2026 ATL to participate in the Meshtastic hacker space.
Also: Follow @npub128a2...7erh & @TABConf 8 - Oct 12-15, 2026 ATL on Nostr for more information.
#mesh #meshtastic #radio #rf
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You’ve Never Seen Wi-Fi Go This Far
By Data Slayer
“Most people think Wi-Fi stops after a few hundred feet—but this $5 Wi-Fi HaLow board proves otherwise. In this video, I live stream from a quarter mile away and run real-world tests through concrete, stairs, and long distances to see if it truly delivers.
Spoiler: It’s open-source, low-power, and could be the future of off-grid connectivity.”
#wifi #radio #seeedstudio #HaLow #hamradio #amateurradio
Just an idea:
Do this as the radio project at @TABConf 8 - Oct 12-15, 2026 ATL
@npub128a2...7erh
#tabconf
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GitHub
GitHub - OpenMANET/docs: documentation around the OpenMANET project
documentation around the OpenMANET project. Contribute to OpenMANET/docs development by creating an account on GitHub.
I Built a $20,000 Military Router for $106.23
By Data Slayer
“The Military contacted me...
I reverse-engineered a $20,000 military IP mesh radio using just $106.23 in open-source parts. This isn't a gimmick—it's a fully functional MANET router capable of push-to-talk, GPS sharing, ATAK integration, and more. In this video, I’ll show you how I built it, tested it, and deployed it in the real world—no subscriptions, no middlemen, just raw decentralized power. Whether you're off-grid, mission-ready, or just sick of Big Tech, this changes everything.”
#atak #mesh #meshradio #hamradio #amateurradio #manet
Follow @Nikos
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Check out the latest @bitpunk.fm is typing episode.
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⚡️This would be very cool⚡️
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How to build your own waterproof, solar-powered, permissionless, encrypted, radio communications mesh network repeater nodes:
This solution is for Meshtastic but could easily be slightly modified for Reticulum or other mesh networking implementations.
#mesh #meshtastic #repeater #lora #radio #hamradio #rnode #reticulum #nomadnet #sideband