From Semtech’s new LR2021 LoRa transceiver announcement to the Monticello Council’s consideration of a Meshtastic-based emergency communication system, there are plenty of exciting updates. We also discuss the latest firmware releases focused on bug fixes and new hardware support. Other highlights include new low-cost hardware options like the Seeed XIAO kits, community projects, and social posts, including a high-altitude balloon launch and nodes deployed at protests. Tune in to get the latest news and hear about innovative uses of Meshtastic technology.

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• 00:00 Introduction and Overview
• 00:19 Latest Headline News
• 04:58 Firmware - What’s up with the 2.6 series?
• 08:42 New Hardware!
• 16:15 Community Highlights and Social Posts
• 25:27 Conclusion and Call to Action

• Semtech LR2021 “LoRa Plus” transceiver supports LoRa Gen 4, Amazon Sidewalk, Meshtastic, wM-BUS, Wi-SUN FSK, and Z-Wave - CNX Software
• Monticello Council considers new emergency communication system proposal
• MARCH 2025 CLUB MEETING - Meshtastic LoRa with Michael, KY4ZW
• XIAO nRF52840 & Wio-SX1262 Kit for Meshtastic
• XIAO ESP32S3 & Wio-SX1262 Kit for Meshtastic
• T-Deck Pro – LILYGO®
• RAKwireless WisMesh Repeater System with Solar Panel + High Capacity Battery IP67
• ThinkNode M1 Meshtastic Transceiver
• ThinkNode M2 Meshtastic Transceiver
• Balloon Launch - @bayme.sh on BSky
• Deployed my 3D printed, pole-mount, direct-attach Station G2 today. : r/meshtastic
• r/meshtastic on Reddit: Went to Meshtastic presentation at local HAM club. Guy asked, “Anyone live on a hill?” and (I live on a hill) he gave me a custom made solar powered RAK chipset node. I put in on a pole. I am now meshtastic.
• Meshtastic 2.6 Map Tiles with higher zoom levels
• MeshDeck I made for Meshtastic remote administration, deployment, maintenance, and firmware recovery. Its also a toolbox. : r/cyberDeck
• Welcome to coconut wireless : r/meshtastic
• Nodes at protests : r/meshtastic

This month’s headlined by the Meshtastic 2.6 firmware preview, which includes new user interfaces for larger screens, a second UI for E-Ink devices, as well as next-hop routing for direct messages. Other firmware updates and hardware developments include the FemtoFox, solar-powerable Linux node, and details on recent events and community projects. Explore how Meshtastic is evolving and making strides in mesh networking, and get insights into exciting community initiatives.

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• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
• 00:31 Meshtastic 2.6 Firmware Preview
• 03:16 Other Firmware Developments
• 05:58 New Hardware Highlights
• 07:49 Community Events and Socials
• 16:40 Hyper Mesh: A New Contender
• 23:38 Conclusion and Call for Community Input

• Meshtastic 2.6 Preview: MUI and Next-Hop Routing are here!
• YouTube - ObviateIO - Meshtastic 2.6 is here with amazing new features
• Meshtastic Firmware Releases
• GitHub - Femtofox
• YouTube - ObviateIO - Meshtastic on Linux under $70 and under 0.5w! The Femtofox Pro
• FOSDEM 2025 - Meshtastic - off-grid communication for everyone
• YouTube - Meshtastic - Meshtastic Designer by RAKwireless – What You Need to Know!
• ARRL - Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced
• YouTube - Digital Rancher - Meshtastic Mastered for Large Events!
• Reddit - Ahugo096 - “Aereal node for tracking”
• Reddit - HarukiToreda - “E213 PaperMesh Build Update”
• Reddit - Chrono_Constant3 - “Remote Node in the Wild Update”
• Reddit - TheOrieOfSelf - “Added a 915Mhz filter to my Station G2 —noticable improvements to signal and range”
• MtnMe.sh - Filter Reports
• BSky - @pugetmesh.org - new double-radio node
• BSky - @BayMe.sh - Balloon launch
• YouTube - Digital Rancher - HyperMesh: Mesh Networking Unleashed!

In the first episode of Voice of the Mesh, we cover the latest developments in Meshtastic and related tech. This episode discusses the new Meshtastic Site Planner, updated features of the web flasher for firmware, recommendations on RF hardware for Raspberry Pi, and the launch of RakWireless’s Meshtastic Designer. It also includes news about new hardware from RakWireless, community events such as balloon launches, and interesting community projects.

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• 00:00 Introduction to Voice of the Mesh
• 00:37 Headline News: Meshtastic Site Planner
• 01:51 New Year, New Look: Web Flasher Update
• 02:39 The Crystal Oscillator Problem
• 04:14 Rak Wireless Launches Meshtastic Designer
• 05:35 Firmware Releases
• 07:50 Latest in Hardware
• 11:26 Community Highlights and Events
• 12:42 What’s on Social?
• 18:23 Conclusion

• Meshtastic Site Planner, an Open Source Tool to Optimize Your Mesh Deployments
• New Year, New Look!
• I Goofed! The Meshtastic CRC Problem
• RAK Wireless has launched the Meshtastic Designer
• RAKwireless WisMesh Pocket Mini all-in-one
• LowMesh Pocket-S Portable Solar Node
• WisMesh Board ONE
• BSky - Noisebridge Balloon Launch
• Meshtastic Talk @ FOSDEM 2025
• Reddit - First Solar node
• Reddit - Latest build: Birdhouse node
• Reddit - The Use Case I Prepared for Happened: Meshtastic Found My Dog
• Reddit - My first Meshtastic device in action while skiing
• Reddit - Pretty proud of my first WisBlock build
• Reddit - Fresh Node
• Andy Kirby - “I have some BIG news!”