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ABSTRACT: Madison Mesh
Madison Mesh (MadMesh.net) is a community of radio hobbyists connecting our city through decentralized, off-grid communication technology without cell towers or internet.
LINKS: MadMesh.net | Get Started | |
AI OVERVIEW:
Madison Mesh is a local community in the Madison, Wisconsin area of hobbyists and radio enthusiasts who use decentralized mesh radio technologies (like Meshtastic and MeshCore) to communicate. [1]
These mesh networks pass messages through a network of nodes, allowing users to send text-like communications without relying on traditional infrastructure like cell towers or commercial internet connections. [1]
Key Features of Madison Mesh
- Independent Communication: The network requires no commercial electricity, internet access, or cellular subscriptions.
- Hardware: Members primarily use affordable, open-source LoRa (Long Range) radios that often cost under $50.
- Decentralized Network: Each device acts as a “node” that connects and meshes with other nodes, extending the coverage range across the greater Madison area.
- Use Cases: The network is utilized for community announcements, general socializing, and can serve as an emergency communication system when traditional grids fail. [1, 2]
- Use Cases: Ideal for communities, hiking, biking, disaster preparedness, or secure, private communication, utilizing 915 MHz frequencies.
Network Growth
The project relies on community volunteers installing nodes on homes, mountains (e.g., Jarrell Mountain), and other strategic vantage points. Thanks to partnerships with other regional groups like NoVA Meshtastic, the network has expanded significantly. [1, 3, 5]
SPONSORS:
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OUR NETWORKS (repeater, router, router_late, & client_base devices):
– MeshMap.me/net/(add network listing)
OUR ACTIVE NODES (client, client_mute, & companion devices):
– MeshMap.me/node/(add node listing)
– MeshMap.me/node/(add node listing)
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