1. Introduction
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What is the Kaonic 1S
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The **Kaonic 1S** is Beechat’s flagship tactical MIMO software-defined radio (SDR) platform.  

It is a rugged, embedded Linux-based device that enables secure, decentralised mesh 
networking without reliance on towers, satellites, or fixed infrastructure.

The Kaonic integrates the Reticulum networking stack with Beechat’s own **HopSync™** 
frequency-hopping protocol, supporting long-range, resilient communication across 
sub-GHz (868 / 902–928 MHz) and 2.4 GHz bands.


- Android app (chat, audio calls)  
  Latest: `Download APK <https://beechat.network/wp-content/uploads/kaonic-app/kaonic-app-0916.apk>`_

Core goals
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- **Resilient** – maintain communication in disconnected, jammed, or denied environments.
- **Secure** – identity-based cryptography, post-quantum-ready encryption, and zero-trust architecture.
- **NDAA-Compliant** – designed and manufactured in Europe with ITAR-free sourcing.
- **Infrastructure-Free** – operate autonomously without central servers or GPS dependency.
- **Scalable** – from small teams to multi-node meshes and UAV swarms with up to 128 hops.