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ABSTRACT: Kansas City Mesh
Kansas City Mesh is a community group working to build a mesh network of solar-powered meshtastic radios in Kansas City This network acts like a city-wide text messaging system, allowing people to communicate publicly or privately with anyone on the network. All of this happens without any external infrastructure – no power, no cell phone towers, no internet.
LINKS: KansasCityMesh.org | About | Coverage |
AI OVERVIEW:
Kansas City Meshtastic & Radio Mesh
The Kansas City Meshtastic network is a growing, community-driven, off-grid communication system using LoRa radio technology. It allows text messaging and location sharing without cellular service or internet. The KC area has a developing user base, with activity emerging across the metro and along I-70, often utilized by hobbyists for experimentation.
- Growing Local Network: While earlier reports mentioned few users, the KC area has seen faster growth than expected, with reports mentioning up to 35-40 nodes in some areas, though many may be transient.
- Community Effort: Enthusiasts are building a decentralized mesh across Kansas City and suburbs like Grain Valley, Mo.
- Technology Used: Devices typically use LoRa (Long Range) chips (RAK, LilyGo, Heltec) operating on 915 MHz (ISM band) to create a decentralized network.
- Off-Grid Communication: These nodes send small text messages and GPS data, ideal for emergencies, hiking, or backcountry communication.
- Get Involved: Local enthusiasts often coordinate on platforms like Reddit (e.g., r/meshtastic) to discuss, build, and expand the network.
- Nodes have been noted by users along I-70, near Manhattan, KS, and various points around the KC metro.
- The community is encouraged to map coverage by expanding the network with static, high-point nodes.
- Hardware: Purchase a LoRa-enabled device like a RAK Wireless Meshtastic Starter Kit or LilyGo T-Beam.
- Software: Download the Meshtastic app to connect via Bluetooth.
- Setup: Join local discussions on Reddit or Facebook to learn about recommended frequencies and node locations in KC
- 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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