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ABSTRACT: Welcome to Chicagoland Mesh!

Join the local community of Meshtastic, MeshCore, Reticulum, and LoRa enthusiasts in the Chicagoland area, and collaborate in building a sustainable and interconnected network of decentralized nodes that have the capability of sending encrypted text messages, telemetry, location, and more.

LINKS: ChicagoLandMesh.org | Map | Resources | MeshView

AI OVERVIEW:
Chicagolandmesh.org is the official website for a community of enthusiasts in the Chicago area building a decentralized, off-grid communication network using Meshtastic and LoRa radio technology. It serves as a hub for users to create a resilient, encrypted, and unlicensed messaging network that operates independently of the internet. [1, 2, 3, 4]

• Purpose: To build a robust, decentralized network for text messaging and telemetry across Chicago and its suburbs, often using solar-powered, long-range (LoRa) nodes.
• Technology: Operates on LoRa radios using the 915MHz ISM frequency band, requiring no HAM radio license.
• Resources: The site provides guides on setting up nodes, configuring local MQTT, and creating solar-powered or mobile builds.
• Community Map: Provides a self-reported map showing the locations of active nodes in the area.
• Engagement: The group collaborates via a Discord community , connecting hobbyists interested in off-grid communications.
• Use Cases: Ideal for communities, hiking, biking, disaster preparedness, or secure, private communication, utilizing 915 MHz frequencies.

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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