Introducing: GhostNet by S2 Underground (YouYube & GitHub)

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00:00 - Introduction

02:18 - Overview

05:15 - Benefits

08:35 - Concepts

11:58 - C2 Nodes and Survivability

14:05 - Privacy and Intent

16:54 - Data Bridge Overview

19:52 - Regional Plans

30:38 - Incident Response

31:50 - Time Zones and Platforms

32:33 - Ion2G

33:27 - Receive Only Options

34:21 - Disadvantages and Cons

41:30 - Closing Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk7Jlln16EU

S2 Underground on YouTube puts out a lot of quality radio content.

Check out there latest on Bare Minimum Comms Strategy.

00:00 - Introduction and Reasoning

02:16 - Meshtastic

08:39 - Satellite Communicators

12:56 - HF Radio

14:03 - Thinking Strategically

18:26 - Zero-Trust Environments

27:17 - Non Radio-based Comms

31:45 - Closing Thoughts

https://youtu.be/KjnVypmqGoo

I hadn’t looked into before, definitely interesting. It looks like the Canadian Truckers were using it, which is cool. Will dig deeper. How did you hear about it? Have you used it?

Just a heads up, nostr:npub1ya20ep3dd0qt0suhzprxztv5y43arqwps73ercvqa44sp7qw0edsp4x9ty is also doing content at stacker dot news in the radio territory.

⚡️⚡️What is Stacker News?

Stacker News is a forum (like Reddit or Hacker News) where you can earn sats for creating or curating content. Rather than collecting “upvotes” that are not redeemable or transferable on Reddit or Hacker News, on Stacker News you can earn sats.⚡️⚡️

https://stacker.news/~radio

⚡️⚡️Thanks to the team at SN for building SN.⚡️⚡️

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Have you considered the potential of use something like Zerosync to compress the data first? There are tradeoffs involved, it could be used to sync nodes up.

https://youtu.be/rvOrbejf6_A

https://damus.io/note1l8pmkks59cwc0ldmv7q47sgfk56v3vw45rre73vhj7ptdc49fevqt0t90k

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Check this out:

https://m17project.org/

Poll: Ham Radio & Ham Radio content on Nostr

1. Do you have a ham radio license?

2. If No, Are you interested in getting a ham radio licensee? If Yes, are you interested in upgrading your ham radio license or are you happy where you are?

3. What kind of radio content are you interested in seeing more of on Nostr?

4. Have you tried any LoRa mesh projects?

5. What would be an interesting ham radio project to you?

6. Any other comments?

10 easy to make and effective HF antennas for ham radio.

https://youtu.be/beyj1WPOJP8

Did you know that you can talk to the International Space Station with a $20 radio and the entry level ham radio license?

ARISS, which stands for Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, is an international cooperative venture. It aims to connect schools, students, and communities around the world with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) via amateur radio. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about radio science, satellite communication, and the day-to-day operations of the ISS. ARISS is supported by various space agencies including NASA and space organizations from Russia, Canada, Japan, and Europe. It fosters educational outreach and inspires students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

https://www.ariss.org/

https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.14559

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https://youtu.be/ozNTZlkS_MU

POTA (Parks on the Air) is an activity in which amateur radio enthusiasts, operate their radios from various parks around the world. The goal is to set up a portable radio station in a designated park and make contact with other amateur radio operators. This activity combines the hobby of amateur radio with the enjoyment of the outdoors and encourages exploration of parks. It's popular among ham radio operators for its adventurous nature and for promoting the use of portable radio equipment in various natural settings.

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Parks on the Air offers an excellent opportunity for amateur radio operators to gain proficiency in deploying radio equipment ⚡️⚡️⚡️:

1. Portable Setup Skills: POTA requires setting up a radio station in a park, often involving portable equipment. This helps operators become adept at assembling and disassembling their gear quickly and efficiently, which is a valuable skill, especially in emergency situations.

2. Antenna Experimentation: As parks have different environments, operators get the chance to experiment with various types of antennas to see what works best in different conditions. This hands-on experience is invaluable for understanding antenna design and performance.

3. Power Management: Operating in a park often means using battery power or portable generators. This experience teaches operators about power management and the importance of energy efficiency in radio operations.

4. Operating in Diverse Conditions: Parks can present a range of operating conditions, from sunny and calm to windy and rainy. Learning to operate a radio station in various weather conditions can significantly enhance an operator's adaptability and problem-solving skills.

5. Communication Skills: POTA activations involve making contacts with other radio operators, often under less-than-ideal conditions. This hones operators' communication skills, particularly in managing weak signals and interference.

6. Emergency Preparedness: Operating in a remote or outdoor setting simulates conditions that might be encountered during emergencies or disasters. This experience is excellent training for participating in emergency communications networks.

7. Networking and Learning: Engaging with the POTA community allows operators to share tips, learn from others' experiences, and improve their own skills through community knowledge.

In summary, POTA is not just an enjoyable activity but also a practical training ground for honing various aspects of amateur radio operation, particularly those related to portable and emergency communications.

https://youtu.be/LL6R4U9ualI

Understanding Baluns and Ununs:

Baluns and Ununs are components used in antenna systems for ham radio, each serving a specific purpose:

1. Balun: Short for "Balanced to Unbalanced," a balun is used to connect a balanced component (like a dipole antenna) to an unbalanced one (like a coaxial cable). This helps in ensuring efficient transfer of radio signals and reduces unwanted transmission line radiation.

2. Unun: Short for "Unbalanced to Unbalanced," an unun is used to match unbalanced antennas to unbalanced feed lines. It's typically used when there is a mismatch in impedances between the antenna and the transmission line, helping to ensure better performance and efficiency.

Both devices are crucial for effective and efficient radio communications, as they help to minimize signal loss and interference.

https://youtu.be/utgfXWC6SH8

More info: http://aprs.wiki/SMS/howto.html

⚡️⚡️⚡️SMS Text via Ham Radio⚡️⚡️

⚡️⚡️⚡️The ability to send sms text messages over ham radio is back!!⚡️⚡️⚡️

https://daily.hamweekly.com/2023/11/new-aprs-sms-gateway-service/

A great resource to find out about local ham radio activity in your area is to use ARRL’s ham radio club search tool. This can be helpful for:

⚡️Finding local ham radio repeaters

⚡️Connecting with other hams

⚡️Finding local radio events, training, testing etc

⚡️Finding the schedule local on the air nets (meetings on the radio, usually on a repeater)

⚡️Local emergency comms information

⚡️Radio related volunteer event opportunities

https://www.arrl.org/find-a-club

Solid article on Radio and Bitcoin:

https://d-central.tech/bitcoin-beyond-boundaries-transmitting-through-radio-waves/