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ABSTRACT: WaunaMesh.org
WaunaMesh uses small, low-power radios to pass text messages from one nearby radio to the next. As more neighbors host, the network gets stronger and reaches farther.
LINKS: WaunaMesh.org | Coverage Map | |
AI OVERVIEW:
WaunaMesh is a localized, community-built, off-grid communication network in Waunakee, Wisconsin. It operates on Meshtastic, an open-source, decentralized radio protocol that allows users to send secure, encrypted text messages over radio frequencies (LoRa) without relying on cellular towers or the internet. [1, 2]
How WaunaMesh Works
- Mesh Networking: Messages “hop” from node to node across the town. If your radio is out of range of the recipient, nearby repeaters or other users’ devices will automatically relay the message until it reaches its destination.
- No Cell or Internet: Because it runs on license-free radio bands (ISM), you don’t need a SIM card, cell plan, or Wi-Fi.
- Hardware Requirements: To use the network, users pair an inexpensive, handheld LoRa radio (such as a Heltec V3) with their smartphone via Bluetooth, using the Meshtastic mobile app. [1, 5, 6, 7, 8]
The WaunaMesh Setup
- Coverage: The organization has deployed a series of fixed repeaters (often installed on the roofs of local volunteers or community spaces) that blanket the Waunakee area.
- Regional Connections: It links locally with the broader “Madison Mesh” via repeaters provided by the Yahara Valley Amateur Radio Club (FLARC).
- Live Tracking: You can view live, real-time message routing and network coverage directly on the MeshMapper Visualization Platform . [1]
- 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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