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ABSTRACT: Kaatskills Mesh

A Meshtastic network with coverage in Sullivan County and the Southern Catskills Mountains.

LINKS: Kmesh.us | | |

AI OVERVIEW:
The Kaatskills Mesh is a regional, community-driven Meshtastic network operating in upstate New York, primarily covering the Southern Catskills and Sullivan County.  It is part of a broader ecosystem of localized “micro-meshes” in the region that allow for decentralized, off-grid communication.

• Off-Grid Communication: Like other Meshtastic networks, the Kaatskills Mesh allows users to send secure, encrypted text messages and GPS locations without relying on cellular towers or the internet.
• The Mesh Network: Messages hop from one user’s radio (node) to another. Because it acts as a relay, users can communicate over vast geographical distances using small, affordable, low-power radios.
• Regional Coverage: By strategically placing solar-powered “repeater” nodes on high mountaintops and towers, the community extends the network’s reach, making it highly useful for backcountry hiking, camping, or emergency preparedness.

• What environment are you in (e.g., dense woods, mountainous, urban)?
• Are you looking for a portable handheld device or a solar-powered stationary node?

• Use Cases: Ideal for communities, hiking, biking, disaster preparedness, or secure, private communication, utilizing 915 MHz frequencies.

LOCATION: Catskills, New York

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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