QZJ

A podcast exploring C4ISR through the lens of radio communication, preparedness, and modern defense in a digitally vulnerable world

Author: SA6MWA

QZJ is a podcast about radio communication from a preparedness and total defense perspective, set against the backdrop of the current High Frequency (shortwave) renaissance and associated Mission Command tactics. The podcast specifically focuses on activities within C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance). QZJ covers topics such as amateur radio (ham radio), long-range reconnaissance, CW (Morse code) with training material, encryption, NATO and defense issues - but also survival, outdoor life, and home preparedness (prepping), along with real-world experiences and reflections on electronic and cyber warfare in the modern vulnerable society.
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Language: en

Genres: Society & Culture, Technology

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C4ISR Stories: Computers - Data-Driven Decisions for Disaster Defence
Episode 33
Monday, 25 August, 2025

In this episode of C4ISR Stories, titled Data-Driven Decisions for Disaster Defence, we explore the transformative role of technology in crisis management through the gripping tale of a flooded town and an improvised coordination cell. Join us as we follow Karin, an IT consultant, who turns chaos into clarity using a laptop and innovative tools to drive effective rescue efforts. Discover how computers, GIS mapping, and live telemetry reshaped decision-making, empowering volunteers to act decisively amidst the flood. This episode highlights the synergy between human ingenuity and technology in disaster response, illustrating how shared understanding can save lives. Tune in for a compelling narrative about navigating the storm with data and determination. Read more on https://qzj.se/audio/qzj033-c4isr-computers-data-driven-decisions 73 DE SA6MWA (00:00) Intro (01:16) The Flood (01:46) Karin (03:03) Spreadsheet FTW (04:41) GIS (06:42) APRS (08:42) LoRa Sensors (10:07) Magic Carpets (10:52) Clarity (12:17) After Action Review (16:06) Outro