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--- packet:building_a_node [2023/04/03 21:52] – created m0lte
+++ packet:building_a_node [2026/07/05 00:45] (current) – [Building a Node] ei5iyb
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 ====== Building a Node ======
+{{ :packet:bug-out-bag-builder-introduction-to-packet-radio-2.jpg?400 |}}
+[[https://www.bugoutbagbuilder.com/blog/introduction-packet-radio|Fig. 1 - Packet Radio System]]
 ==== What and why ====
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   - [[packet:bpq|Install BPQ32]] on a Raspberry Pi or spare old Windows or Linux computer
-  - [[packet:linux_kernel]]Configure the AX.25 and NET/ROM support built into your Linux computer - including the Raspberry Pi
+  - [[packet:kernel-ax25-pi|Configure the AX.25 and NET/ROM support]] built into your Linux computer - including the Raspberry Pi
   - [[packet:xrpi|Install XRPi]] - an AX.25 / NET/ROM / TCP/IP router for Linux, which has just become known to this group and looks interesting
   - [[packet:hardware_tncs|Use a traditional standalone TNC]] - unlike a KISS TNC, a standalone TNC can be a complete, if minimal, node - just add a radio.
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 For all of them, you will also need a TNC of some description. We did a group buy of the NinoTNC and may do another one soon.
+You'll also need one or more radios, and well-sited antennas. For radios, take a look at this [[packet:transceivers|member-contributed list of experiences with particular radios]].
+To connect your TNC to your radio, [[packet:cables|you'll need a cable]].