Quick Summary
• Stay in touch without cellular using Meshtastic in this LoRa mesh communications project.
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Meshtastic is a tool for communicating without the need of cellular service. In simplest terms, think of it like a walkie-talkie for texting. It’s a distributed, off-grid, mesh communication system, and just as with the venerable walkie-talkies of old, you don’t need a license or special permit to use it. Meshtastic utilizes a low-power, long-range radio technology (LoRa) that can provide much greater ranges than walkies, and it utilizes encryption by default, so you can keep your conversations private and secure — no strange people dropping into your conversation unannounced.
When to Use It
Any time you anticipate not having cell service is a good time to make use of Meshtastic, such as while backcountr