Welcome to Northwest Indiana Mesh Net!
We are a growing community of enthusiasts working together to create an off-grid, resilient communications network using inexpensive LoRa (Long Range) devices.
Purpose: To expand coverage across NWI (from the Lakefront to the rural South) for decentralized, encrypted messaging and telemetry.
What is Meshtastic?
Meshtastic is an open-source, decentralized mesh networking protocol designed to run on affordable, low-power devices. Unlike your smartphone, which needs a central tower to function, Meshtastic devices talk directly to one another.
Think of it like a community walkie-talkie for text and data. It allows for:
Long range (205mi record by MartinR7 & alleg)
Decentralized communication – no dedicated router required
Encrypted communication
Excellent battery life
Send and receive text messages between members of the mesh
Optional GPS based location features
This project is sponsored by
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