Off Grid WX Field Reference Overview 

Shane, fantastic video! Thanks so much for your honest feedback. This type of feedback is exactly what I'm looking for to making a better solution. I've been getting a ton of great suggestions on additional information to add to the base guide, as well as for expansion modules that you can add to it based on your needs. I also definitely agree with you that not everything is applicable to every ham. I personally have tailored my own guides (I have a couple in various locations) based on the needs I think I will have. For example, I don't personally participate in ARRL contests, so that info came out for me. But if you are big into contesting, that info might be helpful. It's designed to be a modular starting point that, like you mentioned, can be customized based on your use case. It's also true that paper can get lost or (eventually) destroyed, but the same can be said about our field computers. Batteries die; screens get cracked; Windows decides to do all the funky things it likes to do at the most inconvenient times. The reason that I originally built the Field Reference Guide for myself was as an offline backup for "just in case..." whatever that scenario might be (of course as a convenience side reference since I'm also carrying an FZ-M1 like you and the screen is tiny). It's definitely not a one-size-fits-all solution, just as no individual radio, computer, vehicle, etc. is a perfect solution for everyone. I have definitely received feedback about the RITR binders and while it's a good, affordable solution, I am working on bringing out guides that come with better binders. I personally also use a BattleBoard binder, since they definitely have more capability and durability in the field. Of course there is the increased cost factor. Some people use these in their cars or their shack exclusively, so the binding is less likely to break from use/abuse in the field; so a BattleBoard is definitely a better solution when you're doing POTA, SOTA, etc. Again, I really appreciate all of the honest feedback! - Austin from Off Grid WX

You can tell a lot of thought, time, and effort went into the Off Grid WX Field Reference Guide. Great Overview! 73, Patrick KF4LMZ

Thanks for the honest and helpful review. I’m inclined to take a DIY approach for my style and needs. It’s something on a growing project list, LOL.

It is a neat product, but I'd rather be able to customize the info in the binder. But it is an investment to start doing my own... 73!

Great video Shane. I was thinking about ordering one because of using stuff like this already on the electronic side. Maybe I will just have to put it together and print it all out. 73

Battle Board makes some excellent high-quality products. I've used a few of them several times on Search & Rescue deployments and they've been great.

That’s pretty neat Shane. I was just thinking of something like this for when I’m out to log cw contacts, when that day comes that is. Definitely like the binder but like you said it can be tailored to what you need. 73

I have a bigger BattleBoard. I use sheet protectors in it. And double sized fold out sheet protectors for fold out maps in 10X17 format. I am still trying to get more field card info consolidated. I want to build more sheets around propagation and antenna setup for doing things like NVIS when I need to target a certain place. Good video

Like other hams on RU-vid. I've been told I'm a bad influence. 😆

I'm still waiting for mine. Luckily I'm a big Winlink user, and also always forget how to use my 857D (I got the supplemental manual for the FT-857).

Shane - you really should put the links for these products in the Description so we dont have to guess what this "For more information specifically related to this video" actually means... !