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====== MeshCore Presentation ======
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===== What it is =====
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MeshCore is an open-source system designed to send text messages without the cellular or internet infrastructure.

It uses your phone (or a computer) paired via BlueTooth (or USB) to a device that transmits on unlicensed [[wp> ISM_radio_band |ISM frequency bands]] (909MHz) to enable decentralized, multi-hop wireless messaging using LoRa (Long Range) radio technology.

Use cases include emergency and disaster communications, or simply outdoor and remote activities outside of cellular range.
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===== How it Works =====
The way it works is:
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  * Each person has a small //companion// device <key>''C''</key> paired to their cellphone via Bluetooth.
  * Via their //companion// devices, each person can send and receive private or public text messages without the cellular network.  And unlike ham radio, there is no need for 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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===== What You Need =====
  * A mobile phone or a computer with the MeshCore app installed
  * A companion device like the [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/seeedstudio-wio-tracker-l1-pro-w-oled-3d-printed-casing | Wio Tracker L1 Pro]] (~%%$%%70) or the [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/sensecap-card-tracker-t1000-e-for-meshtastic | SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E]] (~%%$%%60)
  * A repeater device like the [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/sensecap-solar-node-p1-pro-for-meshtastic-w-gps-battery |SenseCAP Solar Node P1]] (~%%$%%130) with antenna upgrade (~%%$%%50) to serve multiple companions within a radius of about half a kilometre.

^  The app  ^  Two companions  ^  A repeater  ^
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===== What You Can Do =====

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===== How We Can Help =====

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===== Community Links =====

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Add your email to our Sunshine Coast MeshCore Mailing group:
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Download our MeshCore Guide (temporarily on Google Drive until our website is back online):
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If you already have MeshCore, join our Private Sunshine Coast channel:
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https://framagroupes.org/sympa/info/sunshinecoastmeshcore
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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/166F7DYyJF0hGQ_RZtUrEVJr3qFwPtmiM
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