Interesting…

Reticulate Micro, Inc., a software products company specializing in advanced video compression and streaming solutions, announced Reticulate Micro’s VAST Video Platform achieved a breakthrough in military communications by successfully streaming video over a High Frequency (HF) radio link from Tucson to San Diego at ultra-low bandwidths of 10kbps to 100kbps. This breakthrough enables live video transmission in bandwidth-constrained and remote environments where such capabilities were previously unattainable.

HF radio refers to radio waves in the frequency range of 3 to 30 MHz. HF radio is known for its ability to provide long-distance communication by bouncing signals off the ionosphere (a process called skywave propagation). This makes it valuable for military, maritime, aviation, and emergency communication, especially in remote areas where satellite or internet-based communication may be unavailable.