Digital Networking for Ham Radio – AREDN®, HamWAN, and Mesh Networks by ARRL Inc.

Explore the Capabilities of Networking Technologies Networking has become an essential part of the modern amateur radio station—and Digital Networking for Ham Radio by Glen Popiel, KW5GP, shows you how to put it to work. This practical, approachable guide includes everything you need to consider, from choosing the right topology to selecting hardware and getting everything configured and on the air. This book introduces TCP/IP and networking concepts in a clear, logical way, giving you exactly what you need to get started while pointing you in the right direction to explore more. Whether you’d like to set up a VoIP telephone network, support video conferencing and instant messaging, enable remote station control, or experiment with other networked services, you’ll find well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions that make the process straightforward and rewarding. Digital Networking for Ham Radio also provides a solid foundation in networking theory alongside hands-on guidance for deploying AREDN®, HamWAN, and mesh networks like Meshtastic®. You’ll learn how to design systems that comply with Part 97 rules, connect responsibly to the internet, and install useful applications across your network. If you’ve ever worried about what might happen if you lost access to the internet or wanted to explore custom local or neighborhood-wide networks, this book compiles everything you need to build those backups and run those experiments. Read more