Hambridge

Hambridge works on radio hacking projects at Noisebridge to facilitate network connections that are resilient to Internet failure.

People

• MAINTAINERS: X, lxpk, pyconaut

Resources

• https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Amateur_Radio

Packet Radio

Packet radio is a way of sending digital network traffic over analog radios.

• Packet Radio: Apocalypse-resistant internet
• Baofeng UV-5R radios
• Data APRS with Baofeng UV-5R

Starter Project Ideas

Set up radios for emergency and data comms

• 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!