What cool stuff is going on with IP over ham radio? I want to build simple services accessible to other hams in my area, and would love to learn about what’s out there.

  • New Packet Radio: This looks pretty cool, although until the FCC makes a decision on updated VHF/UHF bandwidth and symbol rate restrictions, I’ll hold off on buying any dedicated hardware

  • Broadband HamNet: I’m not sure if there’s any existing network in my area. Since it’s 802.11 with yagis and amplifiers, I feel like you’d need a good density of local users for anything cool to develop.

  • AX.25 with TCP/IP: I might play around with this. It doesn’t require equipment except a UHF/VHF radio, antenna, and a computer, so it might be easier to convince others to try it too. Obviously you’re very limited in bitrate, but it would be fun to set up a gohper hole or a BBS.

Are there other technologies or projects worth looking into? Even though I’m not personally interested in buying new equipment for it, I’d still like to hear what’s out there.

  • AbidingOhmsLaw@lemmy.ml
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    3 months ago

    Here are some rabbit holes to get ya started

    Digital Voice modes - DMR / M17 / YSF / D Star / P25

    VoIP Gateways & Hotspots - PiStar / Echonet / Asterix / AllStarNet

    Digital mode reflectors - So many… check out Quadnet array

    IP Packet modes - J8 / FT8 / PSK31

    J8 is probably where you want to start for an internet kind-of-thing, more like cellular but have fun!

    73s

  • wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    With all the work on DMR firmwares, I wonder why we aren’t seeing DMR IP in the wild yet. It’s already part of the spec!