This week our quiz covers mesh networks!

T8D12 Which of the following best describes an amateur radio mesh network?

A. An amateur-radio based data network using commercial Wi-Fi equipment with modified firmware

B. A wide-bandwidth digital voice mode employing DMR protocols

C. A satellite communications network using modified commercial satellite TV hardware

D. An internet linking protocol used to network repeaters

G2E11 What is the primary purpose of an Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) mesh network?

A. To provide FM repeater coverage in remote areas

B. To provide real time propagation data by monitoring amateur radio transmissions worldwide

C. To provide high-speed data services during an emergency or community event

D. To provide DX spotting reports to aid contesters and Dxers

E2C09 What type of equipment is commonly used to implement an amateur radio mesh network?

A. A 2-meter VHF transceiver with a 1,200-baud modem

B. A computer running EchoLink to provide interface from the radio to the internet

C. A wireless router running custom firmware

D. A 440 MHz transceiver with a 9,600-baud modem

Answers:

T8D12 = A

G2E11 = C

E2C09 = C