Meshtastic is a low-power, low-bandwidth, high-efficiency, long-range, decentralized mesh radio system that provides off-grid text and data transmissions. It has many promising applications that would be a boon to prepared citizens, and several limitations that you should be aware of.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v11m2FQQZU (+ ATAK!)
The Comms Channel (series)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUz6cVSaSl4S2 Underground (overview)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb2OBIw-1Oc Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - What is Meshtastic
2:12 - Use 1: Tracking
4:20 - Setting up channel and position settings
6:51 - Use 2: Encrypted Comms
10:18 - Use 3: Datalink Servers
11:07 - Use 4: ATAK Plugin
11:45 - Use 5: Non-permissive Environments
12:23 - Issues and Limitations
14:00 - Action Items
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