DIGITAL NETWORKING FOR HAM RADIO: A Practical Guide to Echolink, IRLP, D-STAR, and the New Age of Amateur Radio by RAYMOND B. LEONARD

This book is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content presented here reflects the author's research, experience, and understanding of digital networking technologies as they apply to amateur radio operation. Amateur radio is a licensed activity regulated by government authorities in each country. Nothing in this book should be taken as legal, regulatory, or licensing advice. Readers are solely responsible for obtaining the appropriate licenses and for operating in full compliance with the rules and regulations of their national telecommunications authority, including but not limited to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States, Ofcom in the United Kingdom, and equivalent bodies in other jurisdictions. The author has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. Always verify current information with official sources, manufacturer documentation, and your national licensing authority before making any operational or purchasing decisions. Any mention of specific products, software, services, brands, or organizations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. The author has no financial relationship with any company or product mentioned in this book. The author and publisher shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use or misuse of information contained in this book. Ham radio has been around for over a century, but the game has completely changed. Today, a licensed amateur operator can link to a repeater in Tokyo from a living room in Texas, relay emergency communications across entire regions without a single repeater in range, or set up a personal hotspot that fits in a jacket pocket. The technology is real, it's accessible, and most operators have no idea how to actually use it. Read more