@@flagspolesbylee6407 I might try to allocate some business funds as "research" purposes to at least cover the large city near me. My only concern is how to keep it secure digitally and physically without owning the property the equipment sits on.
Dude your content is probably the stuff I spend the most time on between just enjoying the video to re-watching them when I implement the info you pass on.
These tools are great, but for those of us in cities with lots of buildings and trees, etc, be aware that the coverage maps that are generated are pretty generous. If you live in a true metropolitan area you will get maybe half the coverage shown, if that.
Lots of opportunities to get that node higher there too though. I'd really like to try a more integrated drone repeater, that and a contact schedule would be workable .
@@jamesbridges7750this is a really cool idea. It’d be fun and good training to have “homework” where you gather certain info to pass between locations on that schedule using a drone to connect at long distances, perhaps even making temporary connections between two otherwise separate mesh networks a couple times a week. It’d be fantastic for a disaster scenario, passing relevant news around through drones.
I used those tools. Then found out I could do the same on Grass Gis. I've been playing and testing those here in Sahara of Algeria bc my friend and me have farms outside the range of cell network or just limited coverage.
I just built two nodes and used //\ in the short name😊. I love it. Waiting for 7dB antenna to arrive. Are you the man who coded android app btw? And will someone port it to pi pico w display and simple keyboard so that you dont need to use a phone?
This is the video I never knew I needed. Thank you so much. Any way to get a list of the hardware you use to mount the acrylic plates? I bought some from you, but 3D printed some others.
@@The_Comms_Channel I figured it out when I was about to deploy a 75km Meshtastic link. I used google earth and drew a measurement line between two nodes and then made the altitude of the line absolute. It draws a line directly from point to point. It went through the top of a ridge that the tool you demonstrated showed clearance.
Is there a feature for offline maps planned? I recall reading in a forum that this was supposedly very easy to implement but that was years ago. Thinking of just learning how to do it and then try it myself, but I'd much rather leave this task to someone actually skilled in this.
Thank you for posting this video! One issue I have been running into, the first 2 tools say I will have LOS between my two repeaters, however the third tool says I have very little coverage. Which one should I trust?
Another great video, thanks for posting. That ve2dbe site is ruddy brill. Taking into account that I am in Europe and using 868, would the AOA-868-5ACM antenna be any good for a remote and outside home node?
Cheers! I can't speak on the 868 version but I use the 915MHz version of that antenna and it's been great. I assume the 868 would be of similar quality though.
About how long did it take to get a password to your email via the 3rd site? Ive check my inbox and spam several times over the last hour to nothing showing up.
Retried with a unique username and it immediately gave me a better response. I don't think it properly handles the exception of when it's given an already taken username.
@@The_Comms_Channel ok that was another question I had. So it is the LoRa chip specifically that I need to check the specs on and not the baseboard or antenna or anything else?
I just tested my solar node to my t-beam. I have a 7-8 mile direct line of site to a "mountainside" college. Went there to test the system. No Go. Backyard test went fine. Tried to make contact at every hilltop on the way. Again, No Go. I will make one more attempt with a base station antenna hooked to the t-beam, but this system does not look like it lives up to the hype, at least in the US rolling hills.
Not addressed in this video, but what kind of range are these systems capable of if there was unlimited line of sight? I have a heltec v3 and am waiting on my 170mm 3dbi antenna as an example. But in theory, if you could place a device high enough, what kind of range could you get before the signal degradation was the limiting factor? Thanks for the informative video.
@@The_Comms_Channel Definitely. I went looking for some of these exact sites today after getting my first repeater built. Ironic that the information I needed gets posted about 12 hours after.
I want to know what Meshtastic settings are required to see other Meshtastic devices that are out there. At present, I only see the two devices that I purchased. Both devices are in my home.
Your best bet is to go with the default settings as that is what most people are on. It's still relatively new and growing quickly so you'll probably see someone else soon! Spread the word if you haven't already; especially with ham radio clubs.
Also, if you can get a better antenna and or a higher location for your node that will help. I was seeing only my devices until I upgraded the antenna and now regularly see a large number of nodes. Talking to them is another thing altogether tho...
This channel, it's discord and members are a bad influence according to my wife. Keep up the great work!
😂😂 Will do! More to come!
Personal private mesh networks are great, but people should try to create county wide access points in every major city as an emergency backup.
My thoughts exactly.
@@flagspolesbylee6407 I might try to allocate some business funds as "research" purposes to at least cover the large city near me. My only concern is how to keep it secure digitally and physically without owning the property the equipment sits on.
Already working on that in my area
Dude your content is probably the stuff I spend the most time on between just enjoying the video to re-watching them when I implement the info you pass on.
Appreciate it! Glad you're finding the videos helpful!
It was cool running into you at the hamfest today. Your channel is way bigger than i expected...good stuff👍🏻
Good meeting you! Hope my videos help you get Meshtastic up and running!
These tools are great, but for those of us in cities with lots of buildings and trees, etc, be aware that the coverage maps that are generated are pretty generous. If you live in a true metropolitan area you will get maybe half the coverage shown, if that.
Good point!
Lots of opportunities to get that node higher there too though. I'd really like to try a more integrated drone repeater, that and a contact schedule would be workable .
@@jamesbridges7750this is a really cool idea. It’d be fun and good training to have “homework” where you gather certain info to pass between locations on that schedule using a drone to connect at long distances, perhaps even making temporary connections between two otherwise separate mesh networks a couple times a week. It’d be fantastic for a disaster scenario, passing relevant news around through drones.
You can make a GPS map with your mesh device and drive around to get accurate data. That's how I set up a 60 mile network that started in the city.
@@ninjaskitchesis there some more information on how to do that. Sounds interesting.
Excellent video! This will be very useful for my mesh deployment.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Amazing video series! I'm in love with The Comms Channel!
Very useful and interesting.
Glad it was helpful!
Greetings from central TN. Maybe our meshes will join someday.
They will. Folks working on it now
I used those tools. Then found out I could do the same on Grass Gis.
I've been playing and testing those here in Sahara of Algeria bc my friend and me have farms outside the range of cell network or just limited coverage.
Never heard of that one. I'll have to check it out!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the support!!
I just built two nodes and used //\ in the short name😊. I love it. Waiting for 7dB antenna to arrive. Are you the man who coded android app btw? And will someone port it to pi pico w display and simple keyboard so that you dont need to use a phone?
This is the video I never knew I needed. Thank you so much. Any way to get a list of the hardware you use to mount the acrylic plates? I bought some from you, but 3D printed some others.
Extremely helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
@@The_Comms_ChannelI’ve ready build several maps for Meshtastic, gmrs and amateur radio bands
Interesting note: The first tool doesn't account fo curvature of the earth.
That is interesting. Never noticed that before, but don't use that tool too often after discovering the others.
@@The_Comms_Channel I figured it out when I was about to deploy a 75km Meshtastic link. I used google earth and drew a measurement line between two nodes and then made the altitude of the line absolute. It draws a line directly from point to point. It went through the top of a ridge that the tool you demonstrated showed clearance.
As always, great video and perfect walk-through! Thanks!
Sure thing! Thank you!
Is there a feature for offline maps planned? I recall reading in a forum that this was supposedly very easy to implement but that was years ago.
Thinking of just learning how to do it and then try it myself, but I'd much rather leave this task to someone actually skilled in this.
outstanding
I use to live out that way, love your channel kk4zuu
Thank you for posting this video! One issue I have been running into, the first 2 tools say I will have LOS between my two repeaters, however the third tool says I have very little coverage. Which one should I trust?
It's possible that you lucked out with LOS between the two sites and they don't have much coverage. The last tool is the one I trust the most
Would love to be able to string together people that are interested in creating a larger mesh.
Reach out to your local ham radio club! Getting them interested here has been a huge help!
Another great video, thanks for posting. That ve2dbe site is ruddy brill. Taking into account that I am in Europe and using 868, would the AOA-868-5ACM antenna be any good for a remote and outside home node?
Cheers! I can't speak on the 868 version but I use the 915MHz version of that antenna and it's been great. I assume the 868 would be of similar quality though.
Are you putting up nodes or repeaters on the towers you have access too?
Yes, I am. Have a number of them up now.
About how long did it take to get a password to your email via the 3rd site? Ive check my inbox and spam several times over the last hour to nothing showing up.
Hmmm... It was pretty instant for me. May want to try again since you've checked your inbox and spam
Retried with a unique username and it immediately gave me a better response. I don't think it properly handles the exception of when it's given an already taken username.
@9:40 you say your builds use 0.2W tx power- how can I find out what my build has? Same for line loss too.
Product datasheet. What devices are you using?
@@The_Comms_Channel RAK19007 (meshtastic starter kit) and LilyGo LORA32 (LilyGo T-Beam)
Depending on the T-Beam you got, it is probably one with the same radio as the Meshtastic Starter Kit so same power output.
@@The_Comms_Channel ok that was another question I had. So it is the LoRa chip specifically that I need to check the specs on and not the baseboard or antenna or anything else?
Hey there, missing an H in the thumbnail
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Good catch lol.
D'oh! Good catch! Thanks!
I just tested my solar node to my t-beam. I have a 7-8 mile direct line of site to a "mountainside" college. Went there to test the system. No Go. Backyard test went fine. Tried to make contact at every hilltop on the way. Again, No Go. I will make one more attempt with a base station antenna hooked to the t-beam, but this system does not look like it lives up to the hype, at least in the US rolling hills.
Thanks!
Thanks for the support!
Not addressed in this video, but what kind of range are these systems capable of if there was unlimited line of sight? I have a heltec v3 and am waiting on my 170mm 3dbi antenna as an example. But in theory, if you could place a device high enough, what kind of range could you get before the signal degradation was the limiting factor? Thanks for the informative video.
As long as you have line of sight, you can communicate. There are LoRa satellites that people communicate with.
Thanks!
Sure thing! Thanks for the continued support!!
@@The_Comms_Channel Definitely. I went looking for some of these exact sites today after getting my first repeater built. Ironic that the information I needed gets posted about 12 hours after.
Thanks!
Great info man, keep it coming!
Thanks! Will do!
Your discord is the best!
Great community there! Thanks for the support and being a part of the community!
Discord link?
It's in the video description
Good info as usual 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Appreciate that! More to come!
comment sections are bad for creators... loads of hate. Just wanted to drop in and say thanks. Keep producing please!
Appreciate that! Will do!
Im in Chattanooga and very excited to setup my first meshtastic node here soon.
Nice! It's definitely gaining popularity here in East TN!
I want to know what Meshtastic settings are required to see other Meshtastic devices that are out there. At present, I only see the two devices that I purchased. Both devices are in my home.
Your best bet is to go with the default settings as that is what most people are on. It's still relatively new and growing quickly so you'll probably see someone else soon! Spread the word if you haven't already; especially with ham radio clubs.
Also, if you can get a better antenna and or a higher location for your node that will help. I was seeing only my devices until I upgraded the antenna and now regularly see a large number of nodes. Talking to them is another thing altogether tho...
Danke!
Bitte! Danke für die Unterstützung!