How Satellite Phones Work

By: Nathan Chandler War zones and disaster areas are a bridge too far for many cell phones. Satellite phones, though, work just about anywhere on the planet.COURTESY IRIDIUM Cell phone technology marches relentlessly forward. What were once luggage-sized bricks that made only voice calls are now slender smartphones with capabilities limited only by your imagination. Well, your imagination…

Using A UHF CB Radio

When towing a vehicle, a UHF CB Radio is a must have and here are some tips for use. What is UHF? UHF CB or citizen band radio is a two-way radio system that uses the 476.4250–477.4125MHz, radio spectrum for short-distance communications. It is divided into 80 channels for various uses. The service is for…