Tag: manet
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What Is ATAK (CivTAK)? Tactical Mapping and Team Awareness Explained for Hams
Part of our Emergency Communications and Preparedness guide. If you’ve spent any time in EmComm, SAR, or preparedness circles lately, you’ve probably seen the acronym ATAK thrown around next to phrases like “situational awareness” and “common operating picture.” It sounds military because it is military, but the civilian version has quietly become one of the…
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MeshCore vs. Meshtastic: What’s Actually Different
Two LoRa mesh projects, similar hardware, very different design philosophy. Here’s how MeshCore and Meshtastic actually differ, and which one fits your use case.
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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.