08 / FIELD TOOLS

THE
TOOLBOX.

Simple tools for people standing beside a radio, not sitting in a lab. Estimates are not substitutes for field measurements.

LOG A REAL TEST

01

MOUNTAIN PATH PLANNER

Compare two locations using distance, bearing, and a USGS 3DEP terrain transect. Planning data is not proof of connectivity.

OPEN TERRAIN TOOL ↗
02

FIELD LOGGER

Record the actual radio, antenna, terrain, distance, and result so the community can build a real evidence base.

LOG FIELD TEST ↗
03

NODE PLACEMENT

Work from a real network gap through terrain review, site permission, power, access, field testing, and verification.

PLAN A SITE ↗
04

BATTERY

This runtime calculator uses average draw. Real battery life varies with temperature, transmit activity, display use, and battery condition.