https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/8037317b-919f-41ce-8a9d-ee6c283dfb1b Choosing the best HF Ham Radio for off grid survival communications. In this video we go through 5 of the best low-power and QRP portable ham radios for off grid or grid down preparedness communications. Hello Operators. After the devastating earthquake and grid failure in Turkey and Syria, a Turkish operator reached out on Twitter, asking about the best HF radio for grid down or off grid survival. I do my best to highlight the pros and cons of my top HF radio picks, seen on the channel. 73 Julian oh8stn #oh8stn #hamradio Video URL: https://youtu.be/JSv0G2Ydm_4 Accompanying blog: https://oh8stn.org/blog/2023/02/17/best-hf-ham-radio-for-grid-down-survival/ Mentioned in the video XIegu G90: https://youtu.be/bCsU14RKoyk Xiegu X6100: https://youtu.be/iLPhrQ-A_J4 Yaesu FT-818: https://youtu.be/AbA4X468ipY Lab599 TX500: https://youtu.be/dv3Tt-AUZCY Icom IC-705: https://youtu.be/FEtYClfVz9I Microsoft Surface: https://youtu.be/r22xilag_9A Want something interesting to dive in to while waiting for the next video? Visit my blog and website: https://oh8stn.org, Latest deal, offers or support the channel? Visit https://oh8stn.org/blog/2019/12/17/deals-discounts-support/, OH8STN on Patreon community: http://www.patreon.com/oh8stn, Become a YouTube channel member: https://oh8stn.net/3G8LaQl, Buy me a rootbeer: PayPal: https://oh8stn.net/2ZGAEjy Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:28:39 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/8037317b-919f-41ce-8a9d-ee6c283dfb1b All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.