About This Node
A LoRa radio strapped to a mast in south Mississauga, shouting into the void on 906.875 MHz. Part of the growing Meshtastic mesh in the GTA. It relays messages, it doesn't judge.
Hardware
- Device: Heltec ESP32 V3
- Antenna: 1.5m Omni
- Mount: Mast-mounted
Location
- City: Mississauga
- Region: Greater Toronto Area
- Province: Ontario, Canada
RF Equipment
- Cable: LMR-600 N-Type Male to N-Type Male (6ft)
- Antenna: Barracuda 915MHz 8dBi Omni-Directional
- Frequency: 906.875 MHz (NA)
Technical Details
- Protocol: LoRa Spread Spectrum
- Range: Up to 20km line of sight
- Power: USB-C powered with battery backup
- Enclosure: LeMotech Junction Box, 4.7"x3.5"x2.7"
Join the Network
The mesh gets better with every node. You don't need permission. Buy a radio, flash the firmware, stick it somewhere high. That's the whole onboarding process.
About the Technology
Meshtastic
An open-source communications platform that uses inexpensive LoRa radios to create long-range mesh networks. Perfect for hiking, emergency comms, or building community networks.
Learn MoreESP32 & LoRa
The Heltec ESP32 V3 combines WiFi, Bluetooth, and LoRa capabilities in one compact device. LoRa technology enables long-range, low-power wireless communication perfect for mesh networking.