Radio Hobbyists, Rejoice! Good News for LoRa & Mesh
Briefly

New radio technologies are revolutionizing communication by creating decentralized networks resistant to censorship and control. Mesh networking, a longstanding concept, becomes innovative as it allows communication over large distances without needing a radio license. The LoRa technology utilizes Chirp Spread Spectrum to transmit data across kilometers using a network of decentralized nodes. While it does not support high bandwidth applications, its low power and bit-rate make it suitable for scenarios where traditional networks are scarce. Notably, Search and Rescue teams benefit significantly from these systems, especially when combined with GPS technology.
A set of radio devices and technologies are opening the doorway to new and revolutionary forms of communication, breaking down traditional network hierarchies with collaborative alternatives.
Mesh technology's resilience and scalability has been adopted in protocols for decades, with new applications emerging that allow communication over large distances without a radio license.
LoRa technology uses Chirp Spread Spectrum to broadcast digital communications across various landscapes, reaching distances of several kilometers while relying on decentralized nodes.
Search and Rescue (SAR) teams are increasingly utilizing LoRa for communication, particularly when integrated with GPS sensors and line-of-sight repeaters.
Read at Electronic Frontier Foundation
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