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[Hide] (136.9KB, 1024x750) I've always fancied over this technology because having the ability to communicate with people in the local area without any subscription or watchful eyes would be pretty neat.
Especially if we go in the SHTF or Brave New World direction.
From what I've seen they are VHF modules (433 or 868MHz mainly) with low power (less than 1W) and a range of 500m to 10km. The transmission speed is too low for file transfer or voice but for plain text it could be really comfy, it is also a good way to get data from remote sensors without any cable or using the GSM network.
Issues:
- Powering the modules
- Vandalism
- RF Regulations
- Proprietary modules and potential hijacking by the $0.10 army
- The need for encryption
- What firmware to use (meshtastic, or something else?)
- Which modules to choose from (price, reliability, frequencies...)
- Jamming and overcrowding if too many people shitpost on the network
Anyone has experience with those modules?
I think that will be my next project, in case the thread is archived, I'm on the rizon IRC at #chadnet (https://rizon.net/)
I'll be out for the next few hours and then back to discuss it with any anons interested.