Amateur Radio Digital Communications
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026
September 25th-27th
Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is a private foundation that exists to support amateur radio and digital communication science and technology. We do this through making grants (including support for scholarship programs and research & development projects) and managing 44Net.
44Net is shorthand for Internet network 44 (44.0.0.0/9, 44.128.0.0/10), also known as AMPRNet. Since its allocation to amateur radio in the mid-1980s, the network has been used by amateur radio operators to conduct scientific research and to experiment with digital communications over radio.
At the MakerFaire we'll be offering a demonstration of 44Net Connect, a service that makes it easy for hams to begin using 44Net IPv4 addresses through a simple, modern setup. We'll help you get set up (for FREE!) to experience lightning-fast WireGuard tunnels, enterprise-grade BGP routing, and seamless 44net integration. Join us in pioneering the next generation of amateur radio networking! This is your sandbox to experiment with cutting-edge technologies.
We'll also be available to discuss the opportunity to apply for a grant from ARDC and share the results of previously-funded projects.
Amateur Radio Digital Communications
Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is a California-based foundation with roots in amateur radio and the technology of internet communication. Our mission is to support, promote, and enhance digital communication and broader communication science and technology, to promote amateur radio, scientific research, experimentation, education, development, open access, and innovation in information and communication technology.
