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Greetings from K15JDN
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Just found this group, and the Facebook group. I've had my two Heltec V3's for a while now but haven't done anything more than get them paired to our phones and testing messages between them. They never see any other nodes even when I leave them running for weeks, so not sure if I managed to exclude them from the default mesh or something. What settings should I be using to see other nodes in DFW area?
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I've seen nodes show up that appear to be from an overhead, aerial location, above 12,000 feet. I'm a mile south of Love Field in the Oak Lawn Heights Neighborhood, near Cherrywood Park. My node receiving was a Heltec v3 with a $7 Ali Express full-wave 33cm whip antenna in my Northernmost window at about five feet above the ground, indoors. Another node which I own showed three more nodes over 500 miles away, in Tennessee, as second and third hops. All totaled, only a dozen nodes have ever shown up, since building my nodes in June. Amazing, but I'd rather have a few dozen nodes in my very own neighborhood! Node HCL3 shows a little pirate flag next to the node short name. What does this mean?
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Greetings from W5RAG
Hi guys, I saw this on the Meshtastic Reddit. My son (Trey, WA5RAG, new ham) and I have been passively into Meshtastic. I’m a data analytics prof over at SMU. Allen
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NTX Mesh Website up and running
Great news! There is a website for this activity... Check out ntxmesh.net
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Discord
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Not posting this to shift people from using this platform. Just letting those interested that there is also a discord channel for the DFW/North Texas Meshtatic community. https://discord.gg/NSvtG46M
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New user reporting in from Oak Point
Hello everybody, my name is Joey. I’m looking to start using meshtastic. I am a Home Assistant smart home enthusiast. Have several Esp32 devices. Looking forward to getting setup. Any advice on the first beginner set up would be welcomed.
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Let's get this going
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I just found this site. It's very nice, but we need to rally up some network. I have no hardware at the moment. This is such a great idea, I want to help. I have current GMRS, Amateur licenses, and other qualifications we can get into later. It looks like this group has fallen asleep. Just say hello if you're still out there, please. Especially if you'd like to help enable a useful repeater network.
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Traveling out soon and bringing Meshtastic. Wondered if anyone had a Mesh Map of the area they could throw in here just to see what coverage is looking like?
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Howdy Y'all!
I got my Lily-go T Echo flashed last night, and have 3 of the Wisblock starter kits waiting to ship from pre-order. Is there a particular channel we're using as I think I've seen in the Austin area, or just the default long fast?
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Here is a build gallery of the two nodes I have based around RAK WisBlock Gallery link to more as I build: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBh6YH 73!! David (KG5EIU)
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Question: With all of the storms, power outages and CELL OUTAGES, has Meshtastic helped fill in the gap?
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Just like the subject says... Question: With all of the storms, power outages and CELL OUTAGES, has Meshtastic helped fill in the gap? I'm curious to know how Meshtastic has or has not made a difference in the Dallas Area with all of the recent storms an localized damage to infrastructure. Do you have a "Meshtastic saved my bacon" story?
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The web based bootloader makes things easy.
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Texas Meshtastic on Facebook
If you're on Facebook, you might join the "Texas Meshtastic Club" public group. It's not really a club but I see there are 231 members now from all over the state. The r/meshtastic group on Reddit is probably the top source for info though, 73 Rich N5CSU
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Comms Up in Plano
Just got a RAK Wireless up in Plano "Meshtastic 0168". Next I'll be getting one up for my wife as well. Look forward to the Dallas Mesh filling out!
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HAM mode question.
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If the node is in HAM mode, will it still forward the encrypted packets? Docs show encryption is turned off when you select licensed operator.
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I have had my node outside for over a week now. So far, the solar panel seems to be keeping the unit running and the batteries charged. May leave another week before trying to move it to a higher location. Right now it is only four feet off the ground. If you get near Eastfield College look for "aece." I doubt you would see me unless you were in front of the house or maybe on the Motley Drive bridge over I-30.
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Two images show the wired board with battery power confirmed (though the batteries were not connected at time of photo). Also showing hole cut in weather proof box for mounting of solar panel.
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How To Update/Flash RAK4631 with Meshtastic
Here is a short video on how to update/flash a RAK4631 WisBlock with Meshtastic starter kit https://youtu.be/CoJXQ6bsDgo
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