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Ham radio operators have long provided critical communication during disasters, from the 2003 Northeast blackout to hurricanes and wildfires. But emergency response is only part of the picture. Today, amateur radio also plays a significant role in popular events such as Summits on the Air (SOTA), Pa…

Today's fast-paced, tech-driven, rugged laptops have become indispensable tools for professionals working in challenging environments. Whether you are a field engineer, military personnel, or a construction manager, your computer serves as a lifeline for essential data, project management equipment,…

So, you are shopping for a rugged laptop or tablet, and you see an option to upgrade its hardware with a mobile data card. You see options like EM7355 or EM7511, but the names alone don’t mean anything to you, nor do you really know what a mobile data card does. Luckily, Bob Johnson’s Co…

Rugged laptops and tablets are designed to withstand more abuse than their commercial counterparts. Public safety organizations, such as law enforcement and emergency responders, rely on this durability, along with their portable, field-ready technology, to keep equipment functioning in times when i…

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-31 is one of the most well-known and widely used fully rugged laptops. With 29 years of experience refurbishing and repairing rugged computers, we have extensive knowledge of every Panasonic Toughbook model. Using this experience, we’ll explore the most frequently as…