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 ====== Meshcore ====== ====== Meshcore ======
  
 ===== Introduction ===== ===== Introduction =====
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 From [[wp>MeshCore |Wikipedia]]: From [[wp>MeshCore |Wikipedia]]:
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-The basic idea is that each person has a small //companion// device <key>''C''</key> paired to their cell phone via bluetooth, and via that device, they can text each other or post public messages using the 915 MHz band, all without a special license.  The signal can travel directly between //companion// devices if they are close enough, or via a series of //repeaters// <key>''R''</key> to extend coverage.+The idea is that each person has a small //companion// device <key>''C''</key> paired to their cellphone via Bluetooth, and via that device, they can text each other or post public messages using the 915 MHz band, all without a special license.  The signal can travel directly between //companion// devices if they are close enough, or via a series of //repeaters// <key>''R''</key> to extend coverage. 
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 +{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-0.png?0x100|}} \\ MeshCore devices used as //companion//.
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-((The [[#getting_started:_companions|Getting Started]] section used Liam Cottle's [[https://files.liamcottle.net/MeshCore/Documentation/MeshCore_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf |MeshCore Quick Start Guide]] from November 2025 as a starting point (CC-BY-SA).  We then updated and expended it with regional settings used on the South West Coast of BC.))+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-1.png?0x100|}} \\ A MeshCore device setup as a //repeater//.
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-===== What is MeshCore? ===== +<pagebreak>
-  * MeshCore is a simple, secure, off-grid, mesh communications app. +
-  * It’s powered by long range LoRa radios and the open source [[https://github.com/meshcore-dev/MeshCore| MeshCore firmware]]. +
-  * You can send text messages to other mesh nodes that are in radio range without the internet. This means it still works even when WiFi, Cellular and Starlink are down. +
-  * Solar powered repeater nodes can be placed on high points to increase messaging range.+
  
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-0.png?0x100|}} \\ MeshCore nodes used as //companion// devices.+===== Getting Started: Companions  =====
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-1.png?0x100|}} \\ A MeshCore node setup as a //repeater//.+((The [[#getting_started:_companions|Getting Started]] section used Liam Cottle's [[https://files.liamcottle.net/MeshCore/Documentation/MeshCore_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf |MeshCore Quick Start Guide]] from November 2025 (CC-BY-SA) as a starting point.  We then updated and expended his guide with regional settings used on the South West Coast of BC.))
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-===== What is needed to use MeshCore? ===== +==== What is needed to use MeshCore? ==== 
-  * The MeshCore app downloaded to your phone or computer. +  * The MeshCore app downloaded to your cellphone or computer. 
-  * A mesh node with the MeshCore //companion// firmware to send messages from. +  * A device with the MeshCore //companion// firmware paired to your cellphone. 
-  * If needed, a mesh node with the MeshCore //repeater// firmware to extend messaging range. +  * If needed, a device with the MeshCore //repeater// firmware to extend messaging range. 
-  * Each person that wants to send messages will need their own companion node.+  * Each person who wants to send messages needs their own //companion// device.
  
-==== Download the MeshCore App ====+=== Download the MeshCore App ===
   * Search for "MeshCore" by "Liam Cottle" on [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamcottle.meshcore.android|Google Play]] or the [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meshcore/id6742354151 |Apple App Store]].   * Search for "MeshCore" by "Liam Cottle" on [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamcottle.meshcore.android|Google Play]] or the [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meshcore/id6742354151 |Apple App Store]].
-  * Alternatively, download for Windows, MacOS and Web from [[https://meshcore.io]]+  * Alternatively, download for Windows, MacOS and Web from [[https://meshcore.io]].
   * You should save an offline copy of the software so it’s available without the internet.   * You should save an offline copy of the software so it’s available without the internet.
  
-==== Where to buy MeshCore nodes? ====+=== Where to buy MeshCore devices? ===
   * Recommended devices are listed at [[https://meshcore.io]]   * Recommended devices are listed at [[https://meshcore.io]]
-  * Alternatively, supported devices listed on [[https://meshcore.io/flasher]] can be purchased online from overseas suppliers such as [[https://aliexpress.com |AliExpress]] or [[https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro-p-6454.html |SeeedStudio]], or  [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/seeedstudio-wio-tracker-l1-pro-w-oled-3d-printed-casing |Robot Shop]] in Canada.+  * Alternatively, supported devices listed on [[https://meshcore.io/flasher]] can be purchased online from overseas suppliers such as [[https://aliexpress.com |AliExpress]] or [[https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro-p-6454.html |SeeedStudio]], or in Canada from [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/seeedstudio-wio-tracker-l1-pro-w-oled-3d-printed-casing |Robot Shop]].
  
-===== Flash the Firmware =====+<pagebreak> 
 + 
 +==== Flash the Firmware ====
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 +You should also use a Chromium based web browser like [[https://brave.com/download/ |Brave]].
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-You should also use a Chromium based web browser like [[https://brave.com/download/ |Brave]]. 
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 If you already have Meshcore installed, download your current settings: If you already have Meshcore installed, download your current settings:
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   * Select Flash   * Select Flash
  
-To re-load the config file:+To re-load your previous config file:
   * Open the MeshCore App   * Open the MeshCore App
   * Connect to the companion device, but it probably had a different bluetooth name now   * Connect to the companion device, but it probably had a different bluetooth name now
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-===== Connect to your MeshCore Device ===== + 
-  * Turn on your node.+==== Connect to your MeshCore Device ==== 
 +  * Turn on your device.
   * Open the MeshCore App.   * Open the MeshCore App.
   * Tap the "Connect" button in the top right corner.   * Tap the "Connect" button in the top right corner.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-4.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap "Connect" in the top right corner.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-4.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap "Connect" in the top right corner.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-5.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap "MeshCore-XXXX" which matches the name on your MeshCore device.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-5.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap "MeshCore-XXXX" which matches the name on your MeshCore device.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-6.png?0x400|}} \\ You are now connected!+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-6.png?0x400|}} \\ You are now connected!
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 If you’re having trouble pairing with Bluetooth, try rebooting your phone. If you’re having trouble pairing with Bluetooth, try rebooting your phone.
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-===== Set your Public Display Name =====+ 
 +==== Set your Public Display Name ====
 You should now rename your MeshCore node.  The name you choose will be seen by other users on the MeshCore network. You should now rename your MeshCore node.  The name you choose will be seen by other users on the MeshCore network.
   * Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.   * Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-7.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-7.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-8.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the name field, and enter your name.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-8.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the name field, and enter your name.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-9.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the tick icon in the top right to save.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-9.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the tick icon in the top right to save.
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 The device name in Bluetooth results will not update until you reboot your node. The device name in Bluetooth results will not update until you reboot your node.
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-===== Configure Radio Settings =====+==== Configure Radio Settings ====
 MeshCore can be used all over the world. Different countries have different regulations on which radio frequencies can be used for public, license free communication. To ensure your node is operating legally, please make sure to select radio settings that are compliant in your country. MeshCore can be used all over the world. Different countries have different regulations on which radio frequencies can be used for public, license free communication. To ensure your node is operating legally, please make sure to select radio settings that are compliant in your country.
  
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-10.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-10.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-11.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the "Choose Preset" button in the radio settings section.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-11.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the "Choose Preset" button in the radio settings section.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-12.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the radio settings that match the name of your country/region.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-12.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the radio settings that match the name of your country/region.
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 In the South West BC area, edit the settings to the following: In the South West BC area, edit the settings to the following:
-|                |**Until Sept 30, 2026** |**From Oct 1, 2026**| +|                    |**Until Sept 30, 2026** |**From Oct 1, 2026**| 
-|**Frequency**     |910.425             |909.000             | +|**Frequency**       |910.425                 |**909.000**             | 
-|**Bandwidth**       |62.5 kHz            |62.5 kHz            | +|**Bandwidth**       |62.5 kHz                |62.5 kHz            | 
-|**Spreading Factor**|7                   |7                   | +|**Spreading Factor**|7                       |7                   | 
-|**Coding Rate**     |5                   |5                   |+|**Coding Rate**     |5                       |5                   |
  
 See [[https://ridgeline.ve7kod.ca/faq |here]] for more details. See [[https://ridgeline.ve7kod.ca/faq |here]] for more details.
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-===== Send a public broadcast message =====+==== Send a public broadcast message ====
 Messages sent to the Public channel can be seen by anyone on the MeshCore network. They are repeated across the mesh by all repeaters that hear them. Other mesh nodes in range of you or a repeater that rebroadcast the message, should receive it. Messages sent to the Public channel can be seen by anyone on the MeshCore network. They are repeated across the mesh by all repeaters that hear them. Other mesh nodes in range of you or a repeater that rebroadcast the message, should receive it.
  
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-13.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the channels tab at the bottom of the screen.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-13.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the channels tab at the bottom of the screen.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-14.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the “Public” channel.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-14.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the “Public” channel.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-15.png?0x400|}} \\ Type a message and press the send icon.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-15.png?0x400|}} \\ Type a message and press the send icon.
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 Outgoing messages will show "Heard 1 repeat" if your node heard a nearby repeater passing on your message. If there are no nearby repeaters, it will show "Sent". It’s not possible to know who received a channel message. Outgoing messages will show "Heard 1 repeat" if your node heard a nearby repeater passing on your message. If there are no nearby repeaters, it will show "Sent". It’s not possible to know who received a channel message.
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-===== Share your Contact Details (via QR Code) =====+==== Share your Contact Details (via QR Code) ====
 Before you can send private, encrypted, direct messages to someone, you and the person you send the message to must both add each other as contacts. If the other person doesn’t also add you as a contact, your messages to them will fail to deliver. Before you can send private, encrypted, direct messages to someone, you and the person you send the message to must both add each other as contacts. If the other person doesn’t also add you as a contact, your messages to them will fail to deliver.
  
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-16.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the 3 dot menu in the top right.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-16.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the 3 dot menu in the top right.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-17.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "My Contact Code"menu item.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-17.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "My Contact Code"menu item.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-18.png?0x400|}} \\ Show the QR Code to the other person.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-18.png?0x400|}} \\ Show the QR Code to the other person.
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 The QR Code contains your Node Name, Node Type and Public Identity Key. Your contact details will not be transmitted over the mesh. Only the person who scans your QR Code will receive your contact details. The QR Code contains your Node Name, Node Type and Public Identity Key. Your contact details will not be transmitted over the mesh. Only the person who scans your QR Code will receive your contact details.
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-==== To add a contact via QR Code: ====+=== To add a contact via QR Code: ===
   * Tap the 3 dot menu in the top right.   * Tap the 3 dot menu in the top right.
   * Tap the "Add Contact" menu item.   * Tap the "Add Contact" menu item.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-19.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the 3 dot menu in the top right.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-19.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the 3 dot menu in the top right.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-20.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "Add Contact" menu item.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-20.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "Add Contact" menu item.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-21.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "Scan QR Code" button and point the camera at the QR Code.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-21.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "Scan QR Code" button and point the camera at the QR Code.
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 You may need to accept a permissions request for the MeshCore app to access your camera. This permission must be granted to be able to scan the QR Code. You may need to accept a permissions request for the MeshCore app to access your camera. This permission must be granted to be able to scan the QR Code.
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-===== Share your Contact Details (via Advert) =====+==== Share your Contact Details (via Advert) ====
 If you are unable to privately share your contact details in person via a QR Code, you may alternatively share them publicly to everyone on the mesh by sending an "Advert". If you are unable to privately share your contact details in person via a QR Code, you may alternatively share them publicly to everyone on the mesh by sending an "Advert".
  
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-22.png?0x350|}} \\ Tap the signal icon in the top right.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-22.png?0x350|}} \\ Tap the signal icon in the top right.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-23.png?0x350|}} \\ Tap the "Advert (Zero Hop)" or "Advert (Flood Routed)" menu item.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-23.png?0x350|}} \\ Tap the "Advert (Zero Hop)" or "Advert (Flood Routed)" menu item.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-24.png?0x350|}} \\ Your contact details will be transmitted to the mesh.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-24.png?0x350|}} \\ Your contact details will be transmitted to the mesh.
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 Adverts are not encrypted. Sending an advert will share your contact details with everyone in range. Adverts are not encrypted. Sending an advert will share your contact details with everyone in range.
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-===== Send Private Messages =====+==== Send Private Messages ====
 Once you’ve added a contact, and that contact has added you back, you can send private messages to each other across the mesh. These messages are encrypted and only the intended recipient can read the message contents. Once you’ve added a contact, and that contact has added you back, you can send private messages to each other across the mesh. These messages are encrypted and only the intended recipient can read the message contents.
  
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-25.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the contact you want to send a message to.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-25.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the contact you want to send a message to.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-26.png?0x400|}} \\ Type a message and press the send icon.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-26.png?0x400|}} \\ Type a message and press the send icon.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-27.png?0x400|}} \\ Received messages will show up in the conversation viewer.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-27.png?0x400|}} \\ Received messages will show up in the conversation viewer.
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 A message may get marked as failed even though it was successfully delivered to the recipient. This happens if we did not receive the acknowledgement reply from the recipient node. In this case, it’s recommended to send the message again. Once you see the delivered check mark, you know for sure it was received. A message may get marked as failed even though it was successfully delivered to the recipient. This happens if we did not receive the acknowledgement reply from the recipient node. In this case, it’s recommended to send the message again. Once you see the delivered check mark, you know for sure it was received.
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-===== Retry sending a failed Direct Message =====+==== Retry sending a failed Direct Message ====
 When you send a direct message to someone, it’s possible that it may not go through after several automatic attempts. This can happen for many different reasons, such as: When you send a direct message to someone, it’s possible that it may not go through after several automatic attempts. This can happen for many different reasons, such as:
   * Being out of range of the intended recipient.   * Being out of range of the intended recipient.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-28.png?0x400|}} \\ Long press the failed message shown in red.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-28.png?0x400|}} \\ Long press the failed message shown in red.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-29.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "Retry Sending" message action.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-29.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "Retry Sending" message action.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-30.png?0x400|}} \\ Your message will try sending again.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-30.png?0x400|}} \\ Your message will try sending again.
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 When sending direct messages, **you must both add each other as contacts** first. The recipient's companion radio must be turned on to receive the message and to provide a delivery report. You must also be in radio range of each other, or have a working path of repeaters between each other. When sending direct messages, **you must both add each other as contacts** first. The recipient's companion radio must be turned on to receive the message and to provide a delivery report. You must also be in radio range of each other, or have a working path of repeaters between each other.
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-===== Ping a Repeater =====+==== Ping a Repeater ====
 To check the signal strength to and from a nearby repeater, you can run a ping test. To check the signal strength to and from a nearby repeater, you can run a ping test.
   * Tap the 3 dot menu icon next to a repeater contact.   * Tap the 3 dot menu icon next to a repeater contact.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-31.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the 3 dot menu icon next to a repeater contact.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-31.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the 3 dot menu icon next to a repeater contact.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-32.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "Ping (Zero Hop)" menu item.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-32.png?0x400|}} \\ Tap the "Ping (Zero Hop)" menu item.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 <WRAP third column> <WRAP third column>
-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-33.png?0x400|}} \\ A green popup will show signal strengths if successful.+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-33.png?0x400|}} \\ A green popup will show signal strengths if successful.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
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 Ping tests do not hop through multiple repeaters. You must be in range of the specific repeater you are ping testing. For a ping test to be successful, the repeater must hear your companion signal directly, and your companion must hear the repeater signal directly. If you’re not in range of the repeater, the ping test will fail with a timeout error. Ping tests do not hop through multiple repeaters. You must be in range of the specific repeater you are ping testing. For a ping test to be successful, the repeater must hear your companion signal directly, and your companion must hear the repeater signal directly. If you’re not in range of the repeater, the ping test will fail with a timeout error.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 +
 <pagebreak> <pagebreak>
- 
-See the new [[./quickstart/ |MeshCore Quick Start Guide]].  At the top of the page, you'll notice a link to download a PDF version of that page.  The PDF will show the date when the web page was last updated.  That way you can judge how recent the information is. 
- 
-<WRAP center box 60%> 
-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart.png }} 
-</WRAP> 
  
 ===== Next Step: Repeaters ===== ===== Next Step: Repeaters =====
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   * Use an antenna like [[https://mappingnetwork.ca/products/rakwireless-8dbi-fiberglass-antenna?srsltid=AfmBOopWTWkyL8aL4kKvxOAXJFYNEEIgaoj4ZICvCRaorahbFwbbHdHW|this one]], [[https://www.amazon.ca/Waterproof-Fiberglass-SenseCAP-EasyLinkIn-SyncroB/dp/B09N2H166D/|this one]] or [[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005132142342.html |one of these]].   * Use an antenna like [[https://mappingnetwork.ca/products/rakwireless-8dbi-fiberglass-antenna?srsltid=AfmBOopWTWkyL8aL4kKvxOAXJFYNEEIgaoj4ZICvCRaorahbFwbbHdHW|this one]], [[https://www.amazon.ca/Waterproof-Fiberglass-SenseCAP-EasyLinkIn-SyncroB/dp/B09N2H166D/|this one]] or [[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005132142342.html |one of these]].
  
-<hidden Install Instructions> 
 If you already have Meshcore installed (but not the bootloader), download your current settings: If you already have Meshcore installed (but not the bootloader), download your current settings:
   * Go to https://config.meshcore.io/   * Go to https://config.meshcore.io/
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   * Select ''Erase Flash''   * Select ''Erase Flash''
   * Select ''Flash''   * Select ''Flash''
 +<pagebreak>
  
 Re-upload your settings: Re-upload your settings:
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 See [[https://scottbaker.ca/meshcore/repeater-setup |Scott Baker's article]] for more information. See [[https://scottbaker.ca/meshcore/repeater-setup |Scott Baker's article]] for more information.
-</hidden> 
  
-\\+<pagebreak>
  
 ===== More Advanced: Sensors  ===== ===== More Advanced: Sensors  =====
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 \\ \\
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 ===== Tools ===== ===== Tools =====
   * [[https://analyzer.letsmesh.net/map?lat=44.46703&long=-99.43156&zoom=2 |MeshCore Analyser]]   * [[https://analyzer.letsmesh.net/map?lat=44.46703&long=-99.43156&zoom=2 |MeshCore Analyser]]
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   * [[https://idahomesh.org/meshcore-channels-rooms-and-dms/ |Channels vs Rooms vs DMs]]   * [[https://idahomesh.org/meshcore-channels-rooms-and-dms/ |Channels vs Rooms vs DMs]]
  
-/* 
-===== List of Repeaters on the Coast ===== 
-==== VA7KRZ-Gibsons-RP1 ==== 
-|<100% 8em>| 
-^Location:     |Kitchen Window, Gibsons (49.414161, -123.515539) | 
-^Equipment:    |Heltec V3 with a 5.8 dBi Antenna | 
-^Orientation:  |Clear line-of-sight toward Richmond / Lower Mainland | 
-^Sponsor:      |Adam, VA7KRZ | 
-^Public Key:   |612826cd886fd45bc6ce607308d14a4cb77b49673042d9844bf54242df5e74d8| 
- 
-Under Construction: 
-|<100% 8em>| 
-^Location:     |Roof, Gibsons (49.414161, -123.515539) | 
-^Equipment:    | RAK19004 (power module), RAK19007 (Baseboard), RAK4631 (LoRaWAN module)| 
- 
-==== VA7FI - SenseCap ==== 
-|<100% 8em>| 
-^ Location:   | Atop a 20 m tree in Roberts Creek  | 
-^ Equipment:  | SenseCAP with stock antenna        | 
-^ Sponsor:    | Patrick, VA7FI                     | 
-^ Public Key: | 0c035f5ec37944b7f7df9599cf2b74fd8b75851481dda4aac0c813854fca1726 | 
- 
-==== VA7XES - Roberts Creek ==== 
-|<100% 8em>| 
-^Location:  |Roberts Creek (49.449751, -123.653155) | 
-^Equipment: |:?: | 
-^Sponsor:   |:?: | 
-^Public Key: | 857d939db34d0afdeb7cb6ee4cddfc59aab02dc6efd1e76d14fc318e4e54c1e2 | 
- 
-==== Sechelt_PBay ==== 
-|<100% 8em>| 
-^Location:   |:?: | 
-^Equipment:  |:?: | 
-^Sponsor:    |Gary, VA7GYT | 
-^Public Key: |d7ed6f8f764ca63a4158108d3a24fde6e8df836b6f63aa09ef2a2060b0bd304f | 
- 
-==== SSAC-1 ==== 
-|<100% 8em>| 
-^Location:   |On roof of Sechelt Senior Activity Centre (49.4757, -123.7580) | 
-^Equipment:  |SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro with FIXME: Antenna | 
-^Sponsor:    |Larry, VA7LSP | 
-^Public Key: |6dfc25cb2d0a6efe8520f469d9ac2e8c5dacde42c4d380cf553dd05bf768b1e2 | 
-*/ 
  
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