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Interesting topics in radio outside of amateur radio.

Is MeshCore the reliable mesh network we've been waiting for?

What Is MeshCore? Off-Grid Mesh Networking with Inexpensive LoRa Devices

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by Eric Hendrickson

If you’re interested in off-grid communications with inexpensive hardware, there’s a new name you might be hearing more often: MeshCore. Launched just a couple of months ago, MeshCore is already generating buzz among amateur radio operators and open-source developers for its clean approach to decentralized mesh networking. But what exactly…

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6GHz band paves the way for a future of super fast, low latency devices.

US Approves New 6GHz Unlicensed Band: A Game Changer for Wireless Connectivity

Posted on February 10, 2025February 23, 2025 by Eric Hendrickson

On Dec. 11, 2024, the FCC voted to make an additional 1,200 MHz of spectrum in the 6GHz band (roughly from 5.925 to 7.125 GHz) available for unlicensed use. In practical terms, this more than doubles the amount of spectrum available for Wi-Fi and other unlicensed technologies. Before this ruling,…

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Graphic: The chicken band is alive and well in the 21st century.

CB Radio Revival: How FM is Bringing New Life to the Once Popular Citizen’s Band

Posted on November 20, 2024November 24, 2024 by Eric Hendrickson

From AM to FM: The Evolution of CB Radio Widely used by a broad population in the 1970s, CB radio conjures images of truckers trading highway intel, a few dedicated hobbyists with base stations, and plenty of other pop culture references like Smokey and the Bandit, Convoy, and the aptly-titled…

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Unlocking the Future: How mmWave Technology is Revolutionizing Communications

Posted on November 16, 2024November 17, 2024 by Eric Hendrickson

Once confined to research labs, millimeter wave technology or “mmWave” as it’s commonly referred to, is now the backbone of groundbreaking advancements in 5G networking. As mobile carriers and other industries scramble to harness its potential, mmWave technology is not just shaping the future of communications, it’s paving the way…

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futuristic stylized silhouette of man looking down on cityscape at night.

10 Fascinating Ways mmWave Technology is Already Changing Our Lives

Posted on November 16, 2024November 17, 2024 by Eric Hendrickson

mmWave technology is a cutting-edge innovation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of wireless communication. With its high bandwidth capabilities and groundbreaking applications, mmWave technology continues to amaze tech enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Here are ten ways mmWave technology is already changing out lives. 1. 📶…

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Eric Hendrickson

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Retired tech nerd and licensed Amateur Extra.

These days I spend my time playing with gadgets and writing about the technology that I find so fascinating.

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