Digital Networking For Ham Radio

Networking is now a cornerstone of the modern amateur radio station—and Digital Networking for Ham Radio shows you exactly how to put it to work.

- Author Glen Popiel, KW5GP, guides you through the essentials of designing, building, and operating reliable, flexible networks tailored for amateur radio use.

This practical, easy‑to‑follow book breaks down everything from basic TCP/IP concepts to full system design. You’ll learn how to choose the right network topology, select and configure hardware, and integrate a wide range of services into your station. Whether you’re supporting voice and video communications, enabling remote station control, or building resilient local networks, this book gives you the tools to do it confidently.

Clear explanations and step‑by‑step instructions help you deploy today’s most popular ham radio networking technologies—including AREDN®, HamWAN, and Meshtastic® mesh networks. You’ll also discover how to design systems that align with FCC Part 97 rules, connect responsibly to the internet, and install practical applications to enhance your station’s capabilities.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep communicating during an internet outage, extend connectivity across your neighborhood, or experiment with advanced digital systems, this book gives you the knowledge and inspiration to build it yourself.

About the Author

Glen Popiel, KW5GP, is a retired Network Engineer and Technology Consultant living in Conway, Arkansas. With more than 50 years of experience in computers and Amateur radio, he has worked extensively with TCP/IP and networking since the mid‑1990s and holds multiple industry certifications. Glen has written numerous technical articles, authored the ARRL Arduino for Ham Radio series, and taught corporate seminars on TCP/IP, routing, VoIP, network security, firewalls, and internet content filtering.