What is the primary purpose of an Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) mesh network?
To provide FM repeater coverage in remote areas
To provide real time propagation data by monitoring amateur radio transmissions worldwide
To provide high-speed data services during an emergency or community event✓Correct answer
To provide DX spotting reports to aid contesters and DXers
Explanation
AREDN builds an amateur high-speed IP network out of inexpensive wireless hardware on the microwave bands, carrying data, video and voice. It is a data infrastructure for emergencies and events, not an FM repeater system, a propagation monitor or a spotting network.