Choose a node
Look for a Meshtastic®-compatible LoRa device with the appropriate regional configuration for the United States. A small handheld is enough to start.
02 / FIRST TRANSMISSION
GET
STARTED.
You do not need a complicated station to begin experimenting with Meshtastic®. Start small, learn your gear, then help make the network better.
Install Meshtastic®
Use the official Meshtastic® documentation to install firmware, configure your region, set a useful node name, and learn the controls before heading into the field.
OFFICIAL DOCS ↗Find the high ground
Test from your home, vehicle, trailhead, and ridgelines. Graham County's steep elevation changes mean coverage can change dramatically over a short distance.
Join the local effort
Share useful observations: where you can hear nodes, where messages fail, what antenna you used, and what elevation or terrain was involved.
Every successful contact teaches us something about terrain, placement, and coverage in Graham County.