Comment on What if the Internet Goes Down? - 15 Jan, 7PM CET
NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 6 hours agoMaybe you’d understand more things if you continued to read after the first opportunity you see to spew whatever you want to?
But in a “the internet is out” situation? Or even a “please evacuate in a calm and orderly fashion” for a wildfire or a bad hurricane? That is where meshtastic (et al) shine and it is well worth convincing friends to pick up a t-deck or whatever. Excellent for the “is it out for everyone or just me?” checks. Also useful for letting people know which field can see a cell tower a county or two over for emergency communication or to even coordinate whether you are all gonna head North or South to hang out for (hopefully just) a few days.
I’ll also add on that it is useful to be able to practice and get familiar with a tool without risking a fine.
circuitfarmer@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
Disagree. Ham is better here, for the reasons I already mentioned.
You don’t risk a fine if you get the license first. The test is not difficult and costs something like $10.
I put in the appropriate amount of energy for the quality of the comment (and the rudeness of the response – be better).
NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 6 hours ago
Got it. Nobody should consider the need for a license because, in an emergency, you don’t need one. But also get a license so that you can use it in non-emergencies otherwise you’ll get a fine.
Good talk.