Open Source Archives - TCARES https://tcares.net/tag/open-source/ - The premier ham radio club of the Central Sierra! [501(C)(3) non-profit] Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:30:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-TuolumneCountyAmateurRadio-32x32.png Open Source Archives - TCARES https://tcares.net/tag/open-source/ 32 32 Meshtastic – Off Grid Mesh Network with Low Power https://tcares.net/meshtastic-off-grid-mesh-network-with-low-power/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:25:27 +0000 https://tcares.net/?p=6584 Meshtastic is a community-driven, open-source project that allows users to create a private, long-range, low power, mesh network for communication without the need for cellular service or the internet. Presentation […]

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]]> Meshtastic is a community-driven, open-source project that allows users to create a private, long-range, low power, mesh network for communication without the need for cellular service or the internet.

Presentation by Jeff N6JWT – see download below.

Open-source project

● Long range: Can reach up to ~158 miles/~254 km

● No phone required

● Decentralized

● Encrypted communication

● Excellent battery life

● Text messaging

● GPS based location

● Android, Apple, Linux, Web Browser capable

20241116_Meshtastic_PresentationDownload

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