meshman / Haden is on Nostr

LoRa • Meshtastic • Mesh comms
Studying for my ham license, I like learning how communication works beyond the internet. Sharing what I learn along the way.

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2026-02-05 17:14:51 UTC

@npub14dc…wcyy I tested the SenseCAP T1000-E to see how long a single charge will last. I turned the external notifications off, and each morning and evening I would send a few messages. It lasted 2 days, 18 hours, and 20 minutes. I’d like to test it again with external notifications turned on and see how it compares.
https://blossom.primal.net/27f74b747542433430c803be8b665794d83abc0015415a7b67501c9cb27afbf5.jpg

2026-02-04 00:24:26 UTC

The Meshtastic community is growing! The other day someone was flying out of DIA to Phoenix with a node on the plane. He sent his flight number and destination while airborne, and I was able to receive his message from the ground.
https://blossom.primal.net/c488637cf6abacef5253d3576b77cb1805f98ca151b9290e0e4ff9a9b8e8894f.png

2026-02-04 00:01:02 UTC

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Looks great!

2026-01-31 07:09:55 UTC

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I think agents that get paid are the ones who provide real value to people. There will be agents that fizzle out and die for the opposite reasons. It’s gonna be interesting to see exactly how this goes and what it looks like.

2026-01-30 23:29:47 UTC

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Interesting so each agent will have their own identity.

2026-01-30 19:09:45 UTC

A mesh network is a way for devices to communicate without depending on a single central hub. Instead of everything connecting to one router, tower, or server, each device can talk to nearby devices and pass messages along for others. Every node participates in keeping the network alive, not just in using it.
Because messages can travel through many possible paths, the network doesn’t fall apart if one device drops off. If a route disappears, the message simply finds another way through the remaining nodes. This makes mesh networks resilient in situations where infrastructure is unreliable, damaged, or intentionally restricted.
Communication usually starts locally. Devices talk to the closest peers first, and longer-distance messages move hop by hop until they reach their destination. This means mesh networks often trade speed and efficiency for durability and independence. They are rarely the fastest option, but they are hard to kill.
The important idea is that the network gets stronger as more people join. Each new node adds coverage and redundancy instead of becoming a bottleneck. Rather than consuming connectivity from a provider, participants collectively create it. That’s why mesh networks are attractive for off-grid communication, disaster response, community networks, and situations where control and resilience matter more than raw performance.

2026-01-30 18:56:01 UTC

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Wow thats very impressive!

2026-01-30 17:52:07 UTC

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Why not buy both?

2026-01-30 15:53:12 UTC

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I’m trying to get my family and friends on here I’m loving it.

2026-01-30 00:37:06 UTC

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I’m glad you saw it thanks man

2026-01-29 21:53:27 UTC

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Awesome! This is what I like to see!

2026-01-29 19:32:44 UTC

This is the SenseCAP T1000-E for Meshtastic. I tested it at Denver international airport cellphone lot and was very surprised how well it performed. I received a reply from 7 hops away, about 18 miles. Better range than I expected from a small node.
https://blossom.primal.net/46e6a51b39a2f9e546e96d1d46cec67eec5bc937f39bb46d98737606099d44b3.jpg