Welcome to the uhuru.info website.
We are an emergency comms network comprised of like-minded people and groups, across Canada and beyond. (The word 'uhuru' is Swahili for ‘Freedom’.) We also go by the name HAMnet in some circles, notably on Telegram.
We are working together to make sure that we can stay in touch with each other in the event of a grid-down emergency.
Our network consists of all kinds of people, with all kinds of skills, talents and experience from long-time licensed amateur radio operators (hams), people who know their way around electronics (nerds) to people who are completely new to this sort of thing (newbies). Every has a role to play and all independent-minded people are welcome.
We embrace all forms of radio communication including amateur radio, cb radio, LoRa/Meshatastic devices, walkie-talkies, satellite and more. However, our primary solution for local communication is based around the Baofeng UV-5R handheld ham radio programmed to behave like a simple, souped-up walkie-talkie. We have also developed a digital solution for long distance comms (across the country and around the world) based on the truSDX HF radio and the JS8 Call digital platform combined into a software-defined radio (SDR) configuration.
We have endeavoured to make this website a comprehensive resource.
If you are completely new to radio and would like to get your feet wet we invite you to look at this small series of short videos that discuss
emergency comms
radio basics
creating a local network
the Baofeng Option
Our goal is to help groups of like-minded people:
We regularly organize bulk purchases including the programming and other prep, so that your group has a standardized device. We will also help train your people to use the device effectively.
If you are interested in this sort of thing (and you should be) let us know and we will invite you to one of our weekly zoom sessions where you can learn more and get started. We also have regular workshops and training sessions, as well as an active Telegram Channel.
We meet regularly on Tuesdays on Zoom at 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC/Zulu).
Click here to signup:
https://www.uhuru.info/onboarding.html
We are an emergency comms network comprised of like-minded people and groups, across Canada and beyond. (The word 'uhuru' is Swahili for ‘Freedom’.) We also go by the name HAMnet in some circles, notably on Telegram.
We are working together to make sure that we can stay in touch with each other in the event of a grid-down emergency.
Our network consists of all kinds of people, with all kinds of skills, talents and experience from long-time licensed amateur radio operators (hams), people who know their way around electronics (nerds) to people who are completely new to this sort of thing (newbies). Every has a role to play and all independent-minded people are welcome.
We embrace all forms of radio communication including amateur radio, cb radio, LoRa/Meshatastic devices, walkie-talkies, satellite and more. However, our primary solution for local communication is based around the Baofeng UV-5R handheld ham radio programmed to behave like a simple, souped-up walkie-talkie. We have also developed a digital solution for long distance comms (across the country and around the world) based on the truSDX HF radio and the JS8 Call digital platform combined into a software-defined radio (SDR) configuration.
We have endeavoured to make this website a comprehensive resource.
If you are completely new to radio and would like to get your feet wet we invite you to look at this small series of short videos that discuss
emergency comms
radio basics
creating a local network
the Baofeng Option
Our goal is to help groups of like-minded people:
- learn what they need to know
- organize themselves into local networks
- connect with other local networks
- acquire the necessary devices and skills
- conduct emergency practice drills
We regularly organize bulk purchases including the programming and other prep, so that your group has a standardized device. We will also help train your people to use the device effectively.
If you are interested in this sort of thing (and you should be) let us know and we will invite you to one of our weekly zoom sessions where you can learn more and get started. We also have regular workshops and training sessions, as well as an active Telegram Channel.
We meet regularly on Tuesdays on Zoom at 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC/Zulu).
Click here to signup:
https://www.uhuru.info/onboarding.html
If you are completely new to radio and would like to get your feet wet we invite you to look at this introductory series of short videos that discuss
emergency comms
radio basics
creating a local network
the Baofeng Option
emergency comms
radio basics
creating a local network
the Baofeng Option