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How to get started with MeshCore By Andy Kirby What is MeshCore? MeshCore is a multi platform system for enabling secure text based communications utilising LoRa radio hardware. It can be used for Off-Grid Communication, Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery, Outdoor Activities, Tactical Security including law enforcement and private security and also IoT sensor networks. https://youtu.be/t1qne8uJBAc
Meshtastic 2.6 Release Preview By Crichton “Meshtastic 2.6 Preview is here! This has been 1.5 years in the making and includes the first release of our brand new UI for standalone devices, Meshtastic UI or MUI for short. We're also rolling out an all new routing algorithm for Direct Messages. Plus more! We're super excited about this preview and it's probably our most feature-packed release since 2.0 back in November 2022. We can't wait to hear what you think!” https://meshtastic.org/blog/meshtastic-2-6-preview/
Quick Start Guide to Getting Your US Ham Radio License 1. Use HamStudy.org: HamStudy is a free website that provides practice tests for all ham radio licenses. It can help individuals prepare for their exams and find online or in-person test sessions. www.hamstudy.org 2. Check Out W4EEY on YouTube: W4EEY on YouTube offers excellent ham radio tutorials. He has playlists covering all ham radio license levels and occasionally conducts live classes. This resource can be valuable for learning ham radio concepts. Here are the playlists for the various licenses: ⚡️ Tech Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpziUWPBT3rOvSV6MCCeCaiK0 ⚡️ General Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpziv2a26B_IoQ1RbXbIqieP2 ⚡️ Extra Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpzhKG9Ha27YL9szWqBTmlYwU 3. Explore ARRL and Local Clubs: The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) website can help individuals find local ham radio clubs. These clubs often have information about local repeaters, club meetings, and ham radio "nets" (radio meetups). It's a good way to connect with other ham radio enthusiasts in your area. ( https://www.arrl.org/find-a-club ) 4. Phone/Tablet Practice Test App: The hamstudy.org app has recently been updated. They did a really nice job with it. It’s a couple of fiat dollars, I think you will find it is worth it. https://hamstudy.org/appstore