Things have changed so much. As a kid I loved shortwave radio, but I liked to listen to propaganda broadcasts from Radio Moscow, Cuba, China, the VOA, etc. Later, I got my ham license, but really only played around locally with cheap Chinese handhelds. You don't even need them anymore.
It has become a part of my daily routine. Contrary to what I expected, I can make contacts right from a high shelf in my office, using an upgraded antenna. I have not set up a roof antenna yet. I'm picking up nodes up to about 32 km away, which is better than I expected. I do wish there was more adoption, and I haven't set up a bitcoin transaction yet. Overall, though, I like the network, and the technology is pretty simple.
I've been too busy with other things over the holidays. Trying to get back to it once I get caught up on some things.
I have made more contacts with my handheld radio in the past month but haven't installed any routing nodes but I plan to. Found a local group of tech/radio people that are way into it.
Things have changed so much. As a kid I loved shortwave radio, but I liked to listen to propaganda broadcasts from Radio Moscow, Cuba, China, the VOA, etc. Later, I got my ham license, but really only played around locally with cheap Chinese handhelds. You don't even need them anymore.
How is your meshtastic radio project going? I remember seeing you post about it but haven't followed up.
It has become a part of my daily routine. Contrary to what I expected, I can make contacts right from a high shelf in my office, using an upgraded antenna. I have not set up a roof antenna yet. I'm picking up nodes up to about 32 km away, which is better than I expected. I do wish there was more adoption, and I haven't set up a bitcoin transaction yet. Overall, though, I like the network, and the technology is pretty simple.
NICE.
Thanks great to hear!
I've been too busy with other things over the holidays. Trying to get back to it once I get caught up on some things.
I have made more contacts with my handheld radio in the past month but haven't installed any routing nodes but I plan to. Found a local group of tech/radio people that are way into it.
Edit:
LOL, you were asking @siggy47
Boomer moment
lol, didn't know you were running one too. That's awesome.
He saved me the reply directed to you!
I'm a baby Ham but I try to keep up with it