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ABSTRACT: STXmesh.org Connecting San Antonio and South Texas via LoRa (Meshtastic)
Building South & Central Texas.
Every member of STXMesh is looking to help build a community mesh network.
LINKS: STXmesh.org | STXmesh of GMRS | MQTT Information |
AI OVERVIEW:
STXmesh.org is the central hub for the South Texas Mesh (STXMesh) community. It is a grassroots network of radio enthusiasts across the San Antonio area and surrounding counties, Corpus Christi, and the Rio Grande Valley. The organization focuses on technologies like Meshtastic, GMRS, and ATAK to build independent communication systems.
The community highlights several key elements of their network:
- Off-Grid Communication: STXMesh builds local, independent networks that act like city-wide text messaging systems. This allows users to communicate publicly or privately using radio nodes without relying on cell phone towers, the internet, or the electrical grid.
- Meshtastic Network: The network relies heavily on Meshtastic, using a digital MQTT server (mqtt.STXMesh.org) to link local nodes and keep distant parts of South Texas connected.
- Community Building: Beyond Meshtastic, members share information regarding GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) repeaters, which are widely used for regional voice communication and weather coordination.
- Regular Meetups: The group coordinates in-person and online gatherings, and shares technical documentation and node configurations.
To learn more about their network frequencies, find the Discord channel, or check node maps in your area, you can visit the South Texas Mesh (STXMesh) or STXMesh Meshtastic Community Forum directly.
If you are interested in joining, let me know if you would like help with:
- Configuring Meshtastic channels (such as SA or State-Wide STXMesh)
- Finding a local STXMesh meetup near The Woodlands
- Understanding the hardware (like specific radio nodes) used by the community
- 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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