About Analog Node

Analog Node — Bridging Analog Systems to Modern Networks

Welcome to Analog Node, the home for anyone passionate about keeping retro communication systems alive and thriving in the modern era. From dial-up modems and BBSes to HAM packet radio, fax over IP, and hybrid VoIP gateways, we explore the technologies that let old-school networks still connect today.

Our mission is simple:

• Document: Show what works in the modern world for modems, BBSes, HAM nodes, and fax systems.
  
• Educate: Provide clear guides, tutorials, and compatibility notes so hobbyists, sysops, and tinkerers can set up their own systems.
  
• Curate: Spotlight living BBSes, HAM packet nodes, and retro-inspired projects so the community can discover them and join in.
  
• Support: Highlight hardware, software, and services that actually work with modern infrastructure, including mini PCs, VoIP/SIP providers, and compatible modems.
  

At Analog Node, we’re not just nostalgic—we’re practical. Every post, spotlight, and tutorial is grounded in real hardware, real networks, and real experiments. Whether you’re a veteran sysop or a newcomer curious about retro computing, you’ll find actionable guidance here.

We also run a shop and affiliate program for curated equipment:

• External modems and serial adapters
  
• Mini PCs capable of running BBS software
  
• VoIP/SIP gateways and ATAs
  
• HAM TNCs and packet radio accessories
  

And, of course, we document and review these products honestly—highlighting what works, what doesn’t, and how to integrate them with your setup.

Join the community
Analog Node is more than a blog—it’s a living record of analog networks thriving in a digital age. Browse our BBS spotlights, explore guides on modems, fax, and packet radio, and dive into projects that bridge old and new.

If you’re a sysop, HAM operator, or retro network enthusiast and would like your system featured, we’d love to hear from you.

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