BG8LOK The equipment itself is relatively easy to handle, but obtaining the license is difficult.
For self-built machine testing, we require the circuit diagram + purchase records of parts + photos or videos taken during soldering.
Obtaining nuclear approval also requires having either your own company or a subcontractor with the necessary qualifications, including production lines and quality control systems.
For someone who doesn't know how to weld and lacks practical skills, a ham radio would be a nightmare.
If possible, I think existing technologies like LTE and WiFi are excellent options... They offer fast speeds and wide applicability.
And, besides email, what else can a low-speed IP network do? I was wondering if it might be possible to revive the early telnet/SSH-based BBS architecture.