Tag: emcomm
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VARA vs. PACTOR: Choosing a Winlink Modem
VARA and PACTOR compared for Winlink, and which one actually makes sense for a home EmComm setup.
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Why a Single-Band Radio Isn’t Enough for SHTF, and Where Digital and Encryption Actually Fit
One band and one mode is a fragile foundation for emergency communication. Here’s the case for multi-band, digital-capable gear, an honest look at where encryption is and isn’t legal, and what a MARS mod really does.
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The Reality of Off-Grid Mesh Comms: Meshtastic, LoRa, and Why the Hype Outpaces Reality
Meshtastic and LoRa mesh networks get hyped online as an unbreakable off-grid comms solution. Here’s an honest, technical look at where the hype outpaces the current reality.
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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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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.