Uhuru (the word means ‘freedom’ in Swahili) is a two-tiered emergency communications network (ECN).
1) Local Emergency Comms Networks (LECNs) - The first, or local tier, involves individuals within a community connected through short-range, handheld VHF/UHF amateur radios using channels that do not require a license. (An alternative to the underlying tech is being explored – ie mesh networks)
2) Inter-Local Emergency Comms Network (IECN) - The second, or inter-local tier, involves communities connected to other communities in a single network using long range HF amateur radios operated by licensed ‘hams’ using the digital mode (an IECN base station).
1) Local Emergency Comms Networks (LECNs) - The first, or local tier, involves individuals within a community connected through short-range, handheld VHF/UHF amateur radios using channels that do not require a license. (An alternative to the underlying tech is being explored – ie mesh networks)
2) Inter-Local Emergency Comms Network (IECN) - The second, or inter-local tier, involves communities connected to other communities in a single network using long range HF amateur radios operated by licensed ‘hams’ using the digital mode (an IECN base station).
Community Groups are encouraged to create local networks by providing training and direction on:
• what device to buy
• where to buy it
• how to use it
There is also the collective effort to establish an IECN base station in each community which enables a connection to the broader network.
An emergency protocol is being developed which will be shared throughout the network. The idea is to be able to propagate an informational message across the network which each local community can then action as they see fit.
In addition to enhancing our preparedness in the face of a major crisis, this initiative should help connect us as a movement.
For additional information contact us at
uhuru-ecn @ proton.me
(copy, paste then remove the spaces before and after the @)
Watch this space - More info to come.
• what device to buy
• where to buy it
• how to use it
There is also the collective effort to establish an IECN base station in each community which enables a connection to the broader network.
An emergency protocol is being developed which will be shared throughout the network. The idea is to be able to propagate an informational message across the network which each local community can then action as they see fit.
In addition to enhancing our preparedness in the face of a major crisis, this initiative should help connect us as a movement.
For additional information contact us at
uhuru-ecn @ proton.me
(copy, paste then remove the spaces before and after the @)
Watch this space - More info to come.