Simplex 146.580
If you're at a security conference, and you have a ham radio license, grab your radio and set it to 146.580 simplex and say hello!
There are a lot of ham radio operators in the security community. Standardizing on one frequency lets us find each other easily. This frequency has been in use at Defcon since at least Defcon 15, and probably much earlier. It has been used at other hacker conventions as well.
Less Common Ham Radio Modes
| Mode | Frequency |
|---|
| SSTV | 447.800 MHz |
| APRS | 144.39 MHz |
License Free Modes
Channel Name: HackerComms
| Mode | Info | Encryption Key |
|---|
| MeshCore | #hackercomms | 9bd24eebd6d57b5149f2a9b001f08c7c |
| Meshtastic | AES256 | Z/lFwJn27PsPq16f+l8GhoBufEmQVGy3/2VpvBjh8IM= |