Welcome to Greyline86

Brandin S. Hess

Communications Engineer

Communications Across Distance — a journey from Alaska to Aotearoa through resilient communications, engineering, amateur radio, and public service.

Current focus

Built for connection when distance matters.

From military communications and amateur radio to resilient infrastructure and RF engineering, the common thread has always been simple: keep people connected.

Communications Engineering

Practical systems thinking for RF, telecommunications, and infrastructure resilience.

Ready Signal

Technical communications and infrastructure consulting for the New Zealand chapter.

Amateur Radio

Emergency communications, remote operations, CW, digital modes, and service.

Aurora Radio Mail

Linux-native communications software built for operators who need practical tools.

Great communication is measured not by how much data moves, but by whether people remain connected when distance matters most.

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Explore the larger story.

Greyline86 documents Alaska, Aotearoa New Zealand, Ready Signal, amateur radio, field notes, and the communications projects that tie them together.

South Island alpine stream and mountains

Wherever you are...

Thank you for taking the time to connect. I genuinely appreciate it.

— Brandin

Distance is only meaningful when communication fails.