I really need to get into this #meshtastic game. Those look awesome 

 Have you seen this? :/ nostr:note12yq7kk9lkk5mamtr8hhyzqjd2s6msu4ly043hml89e6j9wmc0w9qtrzmuw 

 as a licensed amateur radio operator,  I do love #meshtastic 

 Cool! How’s it work? 

 It broadcasts messages over a P2P network where messages can hop from node to node. 

 Traveling by radio waves? Sorry, I’m a dumbass with this kinda stuff. 

 Yes 

 Whoa. So does one buy a subscription or a license or something, or does the device just “work”? 

 No license required. Everything is a bit hobbyist oriented so things can be a bit clunky, but it just works.

For certain power levels, a license is needed, but that's not necessary for general usage. 

 Are you basically telling me that I’ll be able to have free radio-transmitted internet after I buy that device and tinker a while to set it up? 

 No, no Internet. It's just messaging.

Reticulum or Athena would be what you'd likely want to research if you're into P2P radio data. 

 Oh I see. Thank you. I’m always into tinkering so this could be something I might mess around with when fishing season ends. Lol. 

 What am i looking at?  

 Meshtastic nodes that I put together for ready to use devices.

These are capable of P2P encrypted messages without cell towers across up to 3 miles in urban environments. 

 Like a walkie for messages? 😅 

 Yes except messages hop 

 What do i need to make those? 

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 Sick! Thanks man 

 Which parts did you use? And did you have to solder or use micro screwdriver? Sorry for all the questions 😅 this is some nice shit 

 This is the ultra basic setup. No soldering required. The micro screwdriver is only needed to do a bit of prying open the included case. 

 Ok. Didn't see the cart 😅 thanks man 

 Tough lessons here: 
These devices work quite well, but can't overpower topology issues. It's just not going to bounce off the ionosphere :/
Line of sight is really challenging to achieve in a flat area. 
With an enthusiastic community, we can continue to work on making a denser #mesh but will need some relationships built to get some rooftop installations.
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