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There's a map of community-owned networks, more than 750 communities across the United States have embraced operating their own broadband network Map here: ht
by elektor 7y ago
There's a map of community-owned networks, more than 750 communities across the United States have embraced operating their own broadband network
Map here:
https://muninetworks.org/communitymap https://muninetworks.org/communitymap
- slabity 7y agoI've tried toggling every option on that map, but it comes up with no results. Is there something I'm missing?
- cr0sh 7y agoIt really bothers me to see nothing going on in the Phoenix, Arizona region, where I live. I'm planning on getting my Technicians HAM license sometime soon (I took one of the online practice tests "blind" and scored an 80 - so with some study it shouldn't be a problem). Maybe after that if I can find some like-minded people nearby...
- robocat 7y agoA HAM license doesn't help you: you cannot legally use the amateur radio bands to transmit an internet connection. I suspect the Amateur HAMmers would detect and enforce that: I imagine there are HAM goonsquads.
- dsd 7y agoI thought the rule was no encryption. They theoretically have an entire ip block available.
- ajosh 7y agoThe rules also prohibit commercial communications (i.e. pecuniary interest). There are some limited exceptions which depending on your use may be enough. That said, ham radio is a fun hobby regardless. If you are into IP stuff on ham radio, it's not too hard to get an ip on the ham IP block /8. Amateur radio does have a tradition of self enforcement which is part of my the FCC continues to grant privileges. People practice RDF for fun but I know people who have used to to find people intentionally interfering with other stations.