What People Build on 44Net

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44Net is a globally distributed community network.

Participants use 44Net address space for a wide range of independent and community projects, often combining radio links and Internet routing in creative ways.

Personal and home infrastructure

  • Remote access to home stations and personal systems (QTH infrastructure)
  • Self-hosted services, dashboards, and control systems
  • Personal blogs, documentation, and project sites

Shared radio and emergency systems

  • Networked repeaters and gateways
  • RF-linked backhaul and control networks
  • Emergency communications and public-service systems

Community and club networks

  • Amateur radio club networks
  • Maker space and hackerspace infrastructure
  • Shared servers and internal services for local groups

RF and point-to-point networks

  • VHF, UHF, and microwave links across neighborhoods and regions
  • Long-distance RF networks spanning countries
  • Point-to-point links between hilltops and collaborating operators

Overlay and experimental networks

  • VPN- and tunnel-based private networks
  • Mesh and ad-hoc routing systems
  • Testbeds for new protocols and architectures
  • Educational and laboratory environments

Behind each of these projects are volunteers who maintain systems, share knowledge, and give back to their communities, exemplifying the best traditions of amateur radio.