FREDDIE MAC · KD5FMU · OKLAHOMA
WE ARE
HAM RADIO
A little curiosity. A hands-on project.
A whole world of connections.
Come along with the Ham Radio Crusader for radio builds, AllStarLink, MeshCore, and the Linux tools that bring it all together.
01 / EXPLORE THE HOBBY
What’s on your workbench?
Pick an interest and explore related
videos on the channel.
AllStarLink & nodes
Node builds, setup walkthroughs, and ways to bring your radio station into the AllStar network.
Browse AllStarLink videosMeshCore & LoRa
Explore mesh radios, repeater projects, solar power, and the hardware behind the connections.
Browse MeshCore videosLinux & Raspberry Pi
Debian, small computers, and practical tools for the next project on your radio bench.
Browse Debian videosRADIO SOFTWARE & DOCUMENTATION
Find the files for your radio.
Browse programming software, drivers, firmware packages, manuals, and setup guides.
02 / FROM THE WORKBENCH
The tools behind
the tutorials.
Follow the projects beyond the video. Find source code, installation instructions, and documentation in my GitHub repositories.
Visit my GitHubFREDDIE MAC
HENRYETTA, OKLAHOMA
BACK to Ham Radio.”
03 / MEET THE CRUSADER
Hi, I’m Freddie.
Radio enthusiast. Technology tinkerer.
Faith and family first.
I’m the fellow behind Ham Radio Crusader. After a 33-year career in law enforcement, I’m sharing my love of amateur radio and the projects that keep me learning.
From AllStarLink nodes and Debian Linux to MeshCore repeater builds, this is a place to explore the hobby together—one project, one question, and one connection at a time.
Get to know KD5FMU on QRZ04 / KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
There’s room for you here.
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