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Anyone using off-grid comms like LoRa? (self.preppers)

submitted 8 hours ago by ryan_e3p to c/preppers

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Finally re-spun up my Meshtastic LoRa project from last year using some new equipment, and the range is astounding. I'm located in CT, and I'm hitting nodes as far out as NH.

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[–] a887dcd7a 2 points 4 hours ago

Yip, got a stationary (solar) and a mobile node.

T-Beam with increased battery capacity and a T-echo with increased battery in a new casing.

But it is actually more for hobby (paintball/airsoft) than for prepping.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

What are you using for a setup?

[–] ryan_e3p 3 points 6 hours ago

Right now, a Heltec 3. Better antenna though, mounted on a pole. I have an even better antenna coming soon with a cable so I can move the unit inside and have it on one of my solar batteries, since the little 3000mah one is good, but won't last long.

[–] GuyDudeman 6 points 8 hours ago

This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you!