@G8BYI 2018
Date 28/03/2018
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As to hardware needed thats easy too. Ubiquiti devices like their Bullet , Nano and AirGrid 2.4GHz and 5.4GHz wifi
units can be reprogrammed to work as nodes.
As can the old WRT54G, WRT54GL and WRT54GS units. Even the humble Raspberry Pi can be configured as a node. So
there is no excuse about not having access to hardware.
On my QTH mast I have a permanent Node fitted with a 18dbi omni H-Pol antenna ,that anyone in range should be
able to see and access.
At my own QTH Node G8BYI1-BULLET1 , I have a Tunnel set up between G7NSY-3 and myself. This enables me
to interact with all similar Tunneled Nodes in the World. This gets over the current limitation of lack of RF
Nodes currently near myself.
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Portable operation is easily possible, I have achieved ranges of 20km back
to my own QTH. it is of course as a line of site signal. In the UK BBHN is in
its infancy with a limited take up to date and unfortunately not many
Nodes are yet with in reach of each other. As more hams get Nodes then
this will change and a complete Intra-net system can be implemented .
The usage during a national or regional emergency is obvious. But day to
day usage will find many applications. Even digital TV could benefit from
such a scheme.
