Lets create the PineCom

[pljanson]

Hi I like the idea to have a simple cheap device for outside.
I like it to have GPS and sensors (and pogo to build extensions?).
I would like to experiment with mesh/ operator-less networks, for outdoors, emergencies, privacy.
So a radio that can cover some distance would be appreciated. I like the idea of coupling to a PMR or a (USB)SDR dongle.
I think Lora is to low bandwidth for most things, outside IOT data and short messages.
For mesh voice, local network or even internet relay we need more bandwidth.
Also having a PinebookPro or PineTab as "base station" with a transceiver dongle with matching radio tech would be nice.
For short distance we can start with Wifi.

Having a AM/FM/SDR radio receiver is a fun option when outdoors.
Having the same SDR as the PineTab would encourage software development for SDR based tools, wetherfax, noaa, AIS, etc.

If it is rugged/splash proof, I would use it outdoors as GPS and (low-tech) camera. As media play (mp3/4) so would appreciate a 3.5mm jack and decent DAC.

One can also deploy a standalone pinecom as a "pirate box" to share files either anonymously, or only with known clients encrypted.

Regards Paul