Meshtastic, A Masterclass

About this episode

Chin Gibson shares insights on using Meshtastic for off-grid communication in emergencies.

🚨 Grid down? No problem. In Ep 487, Chin Gibson's Meshtastic master class turns LoRa radios into a unbreakable mesh for off-grid texts – 100+ miles, no license needed! From setup pitfalls to solar repeaters, it's your SHTF comms blueprint. Blending Changing Earth drama with real prep: Dream, survive, thrive.

People in this episode

Host: Sara F. Hathaway

Guest: Chin Gibson

Topics covered

• off-grid communication
• emergency preparedness
• mesh networking
• survival skills
• radio technology

Keywords

• Meshtastic
• LoRa radios
• mesh network
• off-grid texts
• solar repeaters
• SHTF communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Changing Earth

Products: Meshtastic, LoRa radios

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