Category: Preparedness
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AREDN Mesh Networking: Building a Ham Radio Internet
AREDN turns cheap off-the-shelf routers into a high-speed data network that runs entirely over ham radio frequencies, no internet required. Here is how the pieces fit together.
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Choosing a Scanner for Situational Awareness During an Emergency
A scanner is input, not output. Here’s what it actually buys you, and why digital trunking makes this harder than it used to be.
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Cross-Band Repeat: Extending Your Family Network’s Range With a Mobile Radio
A dual-band mobile can bridge two frequencies automatically, extending your family’s simplex range when the local repeater is down.
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Running GMRS and Ham Radio Together: Legal Lines and Practical Setups
Holding both a GMRS and a ham license is common and useful, but the two services can’t be mixed on air. Here’s where the legal lines actually sit, and how to run both well.