KB2GOM
Active Member
I run the Commuter Assistance Network -- Commuter Assistance Net -- on two meters on workday mornings in the Capital District of New York State.
The other day it occurred to me that, if there were a widespread problem that wiped out electricity, cell phones, and internet -- it would be extremely useful to have a VHF or UHF network that could rapidly share digital info over the airwaves . . . health and welfare info, for example . . . or the need for a particular kind of help at a specific location. The transfer of digital data would help to reduce transcription errors that occur with voice-to-voice comms.
A technology that could piggyback on existing repeaters (those that have backup power) would be great, and it would be terrific if it avoids brand-specific proprietary protocols.
Problem is . . . where would I begin to look for such a thing? (And let me emphasize, I am not interested in any solution that requires the internet to work.)
Cheers, Jock
The other day it occurred to me that, if there were a widespread problem that wiped out electricity, cell phones, and internet -- it would be extremely useful to have a VHF or UHF network that could rapidly share digital info over the airwaves . . . health and welfare info, for example . . . or the need for a particular kind of help at a specific location. The transfer of digital data would help to reduce transcription errors that occur with voice-to-voice comms.
A technology that could piggyback on existing repeaters (those that have backup power) would be great, and it would be terrific if it avoids brand-specific proprietary protocols.
Problem is . . . where would I begin to look for such a thing? (And let me emphasize, I am not interested in any solution that requires the internet to work.)
Cheers, Jock