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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 11 MIN

E1621: Starlink VS Ham Radio Which Is BEST For Emergency Comms

from Ham Radio 2.0 · host Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Explore why Starlink failed during a Colorado camping trip at Ridgeway State Park in this revealing video! Despite a global outage, the real issue was a hardware failure that left no Wi-Fi signal. Compare Starlink’s reliability to ham radio, GMRS, and CB radio for off-grid communication. Perfect for campers, preppers, and tech enthusiasts curious about Starlink’s limits and why radio remains essential. Watch now and discover why you need backup communication plans!Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code JASON20 here - https://hamradioprep.com  @jcristina  video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJpkscKs3Ls&t=143sHere's one free month of Starlink service! Starlink high-speed internet is great for streaming, video calls, and gaming in even the most remote locations on Earth. https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2018381-42800-52&app_source=shareBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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