~nJan 20

I never applied for an amateur radio license because I didn't like the idea of appearing on an official list of "skilled" people. Until now that was a theoretical fear. One I wasn't even sure if it was warranted or just me being overly cautious.

In Belarus things escalated quickly. Radio amateurs - usually recognized as men of goodwill - have been declared enemies of the state and publicly shamed and indicted for high treason.

https://steanlab.medium.com/mayday-389f5713fee4

Show threadcosJan 20
@nblr I think modern ad-hoc mesh networks such as Meshtastic would be a great alternative today. They are dirt cheap, anyone can have them and encryption is decent.
Show threadWesDymJan 20
@cos I've been looking at that. I'm wondering if any anyone can tell me what are the operational / practical differences between Meshtastic and Meshcore? I understand the latter has slightly better security, but at the cost of slightly shorter range, but that's a bit vague, and I'm wondering what other considerations might be relevant.
Show threadcosJan 20

@wesdym Meshtastic is more pure ad-hoc local meshing.
Everyone relays everyone's packets.

Meshcore requires some infrastructure nodes that route the traffic and regular nodes don't relay. Meshcore allows longer distances. Meshcore's official app is also closed source, but there is a open source alternative being developed.

(Correct any mistakes - I've only used Meshtastic)

Show threadMattChippyteaJan 20
@wesdym @cos I think it also depends what has gained some traction locally.
Show threadF4GRX SébastienJan 20
@Wifiwits @wesdym @cos such mesh network, if closed source, is utterly useless. It's made to be operated by citizens, closing it is just a very suspicious power grab.
Show threadMattChippytea
@wesdym @f4grx @cos yeah I’d agree. Meshtastic seems to be what has users around me.
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Show threadErich M.Jan 20

@Wifiwits @wesdym @f4grx @cos

Such networks are the easiest prey for any adversary. Arrest a single operator and the entire network is yours. Networks that depend on technical authentication of the nodes are useless for resistance and dangerous for all operators.
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