The short version
An open shortwave terminal for resilient long-distance voice and digital communication.
From the HackerLinks archive
HERMES radio
An open shortwave terminal for resilient long-distance voice and digital communication.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-22
Last seen:2026-09-22
Times seen:1
Website:hermes.radio
Why it caught our attention
A commenter praised its practical deployment for emergency communications in the Global South.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-22
“My initial thought is that this is a cool way to try and get more resilient communications technology in the hands of those who need it most in the Global South, and it's awesome it was successfully used for a Pan Pan.”
wmchen · recommendation
Direct HN comment
HERMES radio enables voice and data communication over vast distances