Peer-to-Peer Electronic Mail Over Radio System. (No internet)
Run your own linux packet radio node.
Canada is banning a radio tool.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/canada-to-ban-flipper-zero-devices-over-car-thefts
Lots of cool radio projects:
For radio clubs that are interested in attracting more young people to radio, there is a great opportunity to bring them in via the gateway of license free mesh radio networks that they can use to text on their phones. Put one of these up with your club repeaters.
This is a great project for ham radio.
An APRS digipeater is a device used in the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) network, a type of amateur (ham) radio network used for real-time communication and location sharing. The term "digipeater" comes from "digital repeater." A digipeater receives digital data packets, such as location information or messages, and retransmits them, usually at a higher power or from a location with better coverage, to extend the range of the original transmission.
APRS is commonly used for sharing the location of moving objects (like cars, boats, or individuals), weather station reports, and for text messaging between amateur radio operators. Digipeaters are crucial for the APRS network to function over larger areas, as they help in bridging the gaps between stations that are too far apart to communicate directly. They operate automatically, picking up signals from nearby stations and rebroadcasting them to others, often improving the reliability and reach of the network.
JS8Call is an amateur radio software that enables operators to communicate with each other over the airwaves using a digital mode called JS8. This mode is based on the popular FT8 protocol but extends its capabilities to allow for more interactive and message-based communication, rather than just exchanging call signs and signal reports. Here's a breakdown of what JS8Call offers:
1. Weak Signal Communication: Like FT8, JS8Call is designed to work well even when signal conditions are poor, allowing for reliable communication over long distances.
2. Message-Based Interaction: Unlike FT8, which is primarily for making contacts and exchanging basic information, JS8Call allows for longer, free-form text messages, making it more suitable for actual conversations.
3. Networking Features: JS8Call includes features such as relaying messages, storing and forwarding messages, and calling specific stations, which can be especially useful in emergency communication scenarios or when trying to reach a particular station.
4. Frequency Agility: JS8Call allows operators to use different frequencies for communication, making it adaptable to band conditions and regulations.
5. Error Correction: It uses strong error correction techniques to ensure messages are received accurately even in challenging conditions.
JS8Call is popular among amateur radio enthusiasts who are interested in digital modes of communication, especially in scenarios where robustness and reliability are important, such as emergency communications or remote area communications where traditional internet or phone services are not available.
Short answer is they used js8call. If you got your license, it is not terribly complicated to get up and running, especially if you already have the technical sophistication to hand nostr and/or Bitcoin. There are lots of great set up videos on YouTube for the software.
https://news.bitcoin.com/no-internet-no-problem-how-to-send-bitcoin-by-amateur-radio
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Amateur radio on the moon.
https://www.arrl.org/news/the-first-amateur-radio-station-on-the-moon-js1ymg-is-now-transmitting
A great meshtastic idea.
https://meshtastic.org/docs/hardware/devices/rak/enclosures/harbor-breeze-solar-hack
nostr:npub1vxfg5aqvj3juvzflry2t9m8fn7u4r0dttjtv099ntn2l2e0h9n3qzxhunh discusses sending bitcoin over ham radio.
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Was multitasking, the note was intended to say:
DYK? You can send and receive sms text messages via ham radio.
For more info:
DYK? You can send and deco sms text messages via ham radio.