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. (NOTE: An alternative to using radios is being explored – ie mesh networks. More info to come.)
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. (NOTE: An alternative to using radios is being explored – ie mesh networks. More info to come.)
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).
Support for Local Community Group includes direction and training on:
There is also a program to establish an IECN base station in each community so you are connected to the broader network.
In addition, 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 so that each local community can take appropriate action.
In addition to enhancing our preparedness in the face of a major crisis, this initiative should help connect us as a movement.
ATTENTION ALL HAMS: We are looking for like-minded hams from around the world to help build the Inter-Local Emergency Comms Network (IECN). We would love to have you join us.
[email protected]
We meet regularly on Tuesday on Zoom at 7:00 pm EST (23:00 Zulu/UTC). Click here to get onboarded:
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There is also a program to establish an IECN base station in each community so you are connected to the broader network.
In addition, 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 so that each local community can take appropriate action.
In addition to enhancing our preparedness in the face of a major crisis, this initiative should help connect us as a movement.
ATTENTION ALL HAMS: We are looking for like-minded hams from around the world to help build the Inter-Local Emergency Comms Network (IECN). We would love to have you join us.
[email protected]
We meet regularly on Tuesday on Zoom at 7:00 pm EST (23:00 Zulu/UTC). Click here to get onboarded: