Survive a Disaster: Build Your Own Communication System

In this video, we're going to talk about how to build your own communication system in case of a disaster, without breaking your piggy bank.

Disasters can happen at any time, and if they do, you'll need to be able to communicate with your survival network safely and effectively.

The WaveShark Communicator, took its inspiration from DIY mesh networking communications projects based on the popular LoRa (long-range, low-power) wireless communications technology.

WaveShark's goal has always been to provide regular consumers with a polished communications system that can be used for off-grid, emergency, and non-Internet communications.

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[pufthedragonCCS]

I was trying to get something like this going DIY, but it is rather hard without specialized gear. So it is very interesting to see that a company is filling this gap in the comms market.

[edwardpennacchini]

The French army still has a carrier pigeon unit that has seen service in many wars since the 19th century. Very reliable and almost impossible to intercept the messages.

[blueridgerealtor]

My interests is definitely peaked. I think I might have to get the system. Thanks for the info

[williamb]

I was looking at a DIY like this using LoRa. They cost about $35 each without a case or battery.

[hhkk]

Nice turnkey solution, not expensive like HF ham radios, maybe with this kind of solution more people can get onboard.
Only thing it could do better - not relie on smartphones, just add a display, and keyboard

[dant]

My question is how traceable are they? It might be encrypted, but doesn't mean it can't be used against you

[beastmode]

Good content...keep up the good work...

[xj]

That wave shark network would be nice 👍

[CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER]

I'm using string and cup, 80s style

[naturecoastprepping]

Could this be used for example with the ARLO camera system? Were in Hi Springs outside G Ville.

[jamiesmith]

So I bluetooth a text message from my phone to the device. Then the device transmits it line-of-sight to repeaters and other devices. But how widely used is this mesh network in the US? How many people have repeaters in a Faraday cage, ready to set up after an EMP when the SHTF?

[Yukon_Actual]

I’m gonna be hearing “DEE-vice” in my dreams.

[ascott]

I appreciate your efforts to inform folks about off grid comms but you can literally build a LORA device for about $50. You can build a repeater for about $100.

[kemattj]

I'll stick to P2P Winlink, JS8Call and other classic ham radio modes.

[abetterfuture]

I just want to confirm, the product that is for sale in the online store is for a SINGLE device, not a pair correct?

[bruehlt]

The problem with these is its all line of sight, meaning anything in the way to block the signal is going to significantly cut down on the distance. Height is might, but at $200 each these will get very expensive.

[SignusTheClutch]

Finally a way I can finally leave this stupid raft I have been in sea for 8days straight I have been eating electricity

[generaleerelativity]

Nah, I'll just stick with smoke signals, the keen eyes of the Hawk, and the howl of the coyote.

[ghostwalkerairsofttech]

$150 bucks for a $30 circuit board?? 10$ enclosure, a battery. I built my own last year...this is nothing new..except its over priced.

[MetaVizions]

Digital Goon & Cma Executor made an AH WAN using HackRF, DragonOS & custom antenna relay. Bandwidth on LoRa isn’t the wide for data tx.