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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx6cm1rNDLM Packet Radio: Apocalypse-resistant internet] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx6cm1rNDLM Packet Radio: Apocalypse-resistant internet] | ||
* [https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-5r/ Baofeng UV-5R radios] | * [https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-5r/ Baofeng UV-5R radios] | ||
* [https://ham.stackexchange.com/questions/6545/is-packet-radio-possible-on-baofeng-uv-5r-and-similar-hts Data APRS with Baofeng UV-5R] | |||
==Starter Project Ideas== | |||
* Get 2 Baofeng UV-5Rs | |||
* Program the channels using the USB cable so you have emergency channels ready | |||
* Write a waterproofed instruction card for how to use it and which channels to use to attach to it. | |||
* Get APRS data working with it | |||
* Set your neighbors up to know how to do it and exchange APRS data with you in emergencies | |||
=== Testing === | |||
There is a [http://www.arrl.org/exam-practice HAM amateur radio license test] you should study for and pass to use radio channels responsibly and legally. | |||
* Study the HAM amateur radio test materials | |||
* Do practice HAM amateur radio tests | |||
* Take and pass the HAM amateur radio test! |
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Hambridge works on radio hacking projects at Noisebridge to facilitate network connections that are resilient to Internet failure.
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Resources
Packet Radio
Packet radio is a way of sending digital network traffic over analog radios.
Starter Project Ideas
- Get 2 Baofeng UV-5Rs
- Program the channels using the USB cable so you have emergency channels ready
- Write a waterproofed instruction card for how to use it and which channels to use to attach to it.
- Get APRS data working with it
- Set your neighbors up to know how to do it and exchange APRS data with you in emergencies
Testing
There is a HAM amateur radio license test you should study for and pass to use radio channels responsibly and legally.
- Study the HAM amateur radio test materials
- Do practice HAM amateur radio tests
- Take and pass the HAM amateur radio test!