Emergency data communications
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:28 am
I would like to call your attention to the project found at http://hsmm-mesh.org/
In a nutshell, you take old Linksys routers (that cost around $10 on ebay and other online sources) and can mesh them together under part 97 rules (amateur licensing) to provide a robust, wireless data network that could be invaluable during disaster operations.
If your ward/stake is active with amateur radio then this is something that may be of value to you.
If your ward/stake isn't doing anything with amateur radio, I call your attention to a stake that was struck by a wide area disaster. The stake president was talking with SLC and was asked what the needs of the members were. He said he did not know. A member of the 12 then said "President, that is not acceptable". And in another ward the bishop made an announcement during sacrament meeting one day - all members 18+ were to obtain their amateur radio licenses. Classes were set up and the members got their licenses and are now prepared.
In a nutshell, you take old Linksys routers (that cost around $10 on ebay and other online sources) and can mesh them together under part 97 rules (amateur licensing) to provide a robust, wireless data network that could be invaluable during disaster operations.
If your ward/stake is active with amateur radio then this is something that may be of value to you.
If your ward/stake isn't doing anything with amateur radio, I call your attention to a stake that was struck by a wide area disaster. The stake president was talking with SLC and was asked what the needs of the members were. He said he did not know. A member of the 12 then said "President, that is not acceptable". And in another ward the bishop made an announcement during sacrament meeting one day - all members 18+ were to obtain their amateur radio licenses. Classes were set up and the members got their licenses and are now prepared.