Meshtastic
LoRa mesh communication network
Episodes
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#1933: Building a Phone Chain to Signal UndergroundOld phones can create a lifeline when signals fail, but physics and hardware impose harsh limits. -
#1768: Why Can't My Phone Work in a Bomb Shelter?Thick concrete kills cell signals, but SMS and mesh networks can break through the silence. -
#889: Why the Oldest Tech Wins in a CrisisWhen 5G fails in a concrete bunker, why is a $30 plastic radio your best hope? Discover the physics of why old tech beats the new. -
#765: When AI Simplifies Emergency GuidelinesLearn how to build "radically simple" emergency plans and go-bags using AI, flowcharts, and local-first tech tools. -
#691: The Long Alert: Survival Strategies for Sustained ConflictAs regional tensions rise, Herman and Corn discuss shifting from short-term survival to long-term sustainment and managing "alarm fatigue." -
#457: Why a 90s Pager Beats Your Smartphone in an EmergencyCan your smartphone be trusted in a crisis? Explore why pagers and LoRa might be the ultimate "baby emergency" solution for parents. -
#234: Building a Data Bridge UndergroundLearn how to bypass thick concrete walls and bring high-speed internet into deep shelters using portable mesh networks and Starlink technology.