HamWAN is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to developing high-speed amateur radio data networks. They have implemented the Puget Sound Data Ring, which serves as a real-world network for their proposed designs. HamWAN networks have been utilized for various purposes such as repeater linking, real-time video feeds, APRS I-gates, and providing redundant internet access to emergency operations centers.
With just a small investment in equipment, licensed radio amateurs in the service area can connect their shack directly to the network, offering a modern, multi-megabit, IP-based, digital network experience. While it doesn't replace home internet connections, it functions similarly and adheres to Part 97 rules. The coverage area extends beyond Western Washington, with networks in other regions of the United States and Canada implementing the HamWAN standard.
Generated from the website