Humans crave connectivity - especially during disasters.
Network-based technology permeates every aspect of our daily life, from news, to entertainment, to communication. The familiarity of these services does not change during a disaster or emergency - we still need to know what’s going on, communicate with our friends and family, and coordinate with our community.
Meeting this need, the Bay Area Mesh is a volunteer-led project to build a resilient high-speed wireless network throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for use during disasters and emergencies.
BAM is growing every day
Hams can contribute & connect without any prior coordination, using inexpensive, commercially-available WiFi equipment and special software. For less than $80, you can be up and running!
Connecting Communities
when it Matters Most
Our volunteers use know-how, flexible tools, and dedicated Amateur Radio spectrum to provide resilient and fast connectivity – when everything else fails.