Yup saw that article. I guess what I want, which I can't find is the following: 1) Taken cheap/affordable GMRS radios ( can get a pair of 36-Mile ones for around $70 ) 2) Build a Modem that does 9600bps ( http://www.amsat.org/amsat/articles/kd2bd/9k6modem/ ) or can the software one be used? 3) Then create a Linux stack that in effect can pass information in a diaspora kinda way, some sort of ad-hoc mesh routeing that can include the Internet.
That is let's say the hardware existed ( humor me ) Could a old school "store and forward" mesh/ad-hock network be created? Then could that said network be used for emergencies ( Think http://sahanafoundation.org/ ) when needed and development/socialization when not? ( Think https://joindiaspora.com/ ). It would also need a layer that could route on and off the existing Internet. That is it would be kinda cool to do thinks like what OLPC does with it's routeing ( Think http://www.teleread.com/ebooks/could-olpcs-mesh-net-work-in-us-rural-areas/ ) So I guess we start building the modem first then coding the stack? On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Robert <[email protected]> < [email protected]> wrote: > > http://www.linuxjournal.com/issue/189 > <http://www.linuxjournal.com/issue/189> > > On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 9:49 PM, Joseph Apuzzo <[email protected]> wrote: > >> As some of you know I WAS a ham ( KD4HLC look it up ) and back in the >> early 90's (1992-3) mucked around with a 2400 baud Packet Radio ( on 2m / 70 >> cm ) >> Well that was almost 20 years ago and it seems that nothing has happened? >> packet radio is still around 2400 to 9600 baud? >> >> Can anyone help me re-connect with my roots? >> 1) What is the modern hardware? That is what is the current "high speed" >> data transmission also on what frequencies? >> 2) What are the distances between nodes on the mesh? I know that frequency >> determines that, but hay my mind is not what it use to be some 20 years ago. >> 3) Are there any really cool DYI modems that pair up with Linux BBS like >> software? Like >> http://dangerousprototypes.com/2011/01/31/packet-radio-and-the-arduino-radio-shield/ >> 3b) What is APRS? It sounds cool, but what's the down low? ( aka is it >> cool enough for me to want to get my ticket back? ) >> >> APRShttp://www.aprs.org/ >> Linux http://www.xastir.or >> >> I can google some terms up and see that Amateurs transmit cell tower parts >> lists via digital transmissions at the first stage of a disaster but that's >> all. >> Where does one look for current info, and more importantly who can give a >> really good talk on the subject? >> >> Joe Apuzzo >> GNu_Joe >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org >> http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug >> >> Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium >> May 4 - Inkscape >> Jun 1 - Zimbra >> Jul 6 - Jul 2011 >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org > http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug > > Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium > May 4 - Inkscape > Jun 1 - Zimbra > Jul 6 - Jul 2011 > >
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