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Meshtastic Official Website
The central hub for all things Meshtastic, offering comprehensive information about the project, its goals, and how to get started.
Meshtastic GitHub Repository
Access the source code, contribute to development, and explore various projects related to Meshtastic.
Meshtastic Documentation
Detailed guides and documentation to help you understand and utilize Meshtastic technology effectively.
Meshtastic YouTube Channel
Videos demonstrating Meshtastic setups, projects, and usage tips, catering to both beginners and advanced users.
Meshtastic Reddit Community
Engage with Redditors sharing their experiences, tips, and updates related to Meshtastic.
Meshtastic Discord Server
Real-time discussions, support, and networking for Meshtastic enthusiasts.
Shop for Devices
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RAK Wireless Store
Discover the power of connectivity with our exclusive range of Meshtastic products, designed for enhanced communication and monitoring in any environment.
Rokland
Build your own Meshtastic® compatible device using parts from RAKwireless or Heltec, or try an all-in-one device from RAKwireless or LILYGO.
Muzi.works
A small team of designers and futurists based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to creating the best tools they can, to help you on your adventures to explore, to learn and to grow.
Amazon
W0WC/Chris' favorite device for building nodes! The RAK Wisblock Starter kits are solid units and low powered that support both battery, USB power, and solar.
Additional LZMesh & LZARC Resources
LZARC Resources
https://lzarc.com/calendar/
The LZARC Event Calendar lists all upcoming club activities, including meetings, training sessions, community events, radio exercises, and special operating days. It’s the best place to stay informed about what’s happening and to plan your participation in club events throughout the year.
https://lzarc.com/resources/net-listings/
The LZ Net Listings page is a community-maintained directory of amateur radio nets across Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas, Northwest Arkansas, and Northeast Oklahoma. Listings include local, regional, digital, and HF nets with key details such as day, time, frequency, mode, and system information to help operators quickly find and join nets in the area.
https://lzarc.com/blog/
The LZARC Blog is our central place for updates, project highlights, club news, event announcements, and helpful guides for both new and experienced radio operators. It’s where we share what we’re working on, what’s happening in the club, and resources to help you get the most out of amateur radio and mesh networking.
https://lzarc.com/resources/lzarc-dmr-net/
The LZARC DMR Net is your every-other-week chance to jump on the air, check in with fellow operators, and talk radio, tech, and tinkering. Held immediately after the LZMesh Net, this net is intentionally relaxed and conversational. Whether you’re experimenting with DMR, building antennas, deploying Meshtastic nodes, or just want to say hello, this is an open forum designed for participation, not perfection.
Amateur Radio Gear
https://www.dxengineering.com/
Your one-stop shop for ham-radio gear: top antennas, transceivers, accessories and more, with over 30,000 products for amateur radio operators.
https://www.gigaparts.com/radio-gear
A broad-scope tech superstore that includes a big “Radio Gear” section: from amateur-radio transceivers and antennas to coax, power supplies, tower/shack accessories, scanners, and more.
https://www.hamradio.com/
The world’s largest supplier of amateur- and ham-radio gear: thousands of radios, antennas & accessories all in one place.
Amateur Radio Resources
https://www.arrl.org
The national association for amateur radio in the U.S., offering licensing, education, advocacy, and technical resources.
https://www.contestcalendar.com
The standard reference for upcoming amateur radio contests and operating events.
https://www.dxsummit.fi
A real-time DX cluster showing active stations and propagation reports from around the world.
https://www.eham.net
A long-running ham radio community featuring forums, reviews, propagation tools, and learning resources.
https://hamstudy.org
A popular online study and testing platform for amateur radio license exams.
https://pskreporter.info
A real-time signal reporting site showing digital mode reception and propagation worldwide.
https://www.qrz.com
The most widely used amateur radio callsign database with logs, forums, and station profiles.
https://www.qrzcq.com
An alternative callsign database and ham community with logs, profiles, and DX tools.
https://www.radioqth.net
An international callsign database and logging platform for amateur radio operators.
https://www.repeaterbook.com
A comprehensive directory of amateur radio repeaters worldwide, widely used for programming radios.
Mesh Gear
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=LILYGO+Meshtastic%20%20
Good option if you want to build or customize your own Meshtastic node, especially with off-the-shelf ESP32/LoRa modules.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=meshtastic+radio%20
Wide selection from boards/modules to pre-flashed devices — convenient for U.S. buyers and often eligible for returns.
https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/meshtastic%20
Official store offering ready-to-use and modular Meshtastic-compatible devices (handheld radios, trackers, starter kits, repeaters, etc.)
https://store.rokland.com/pages/meshtastic-hardware-rak-lilygo
Discover the power of connectivity with Rokland\'s exclusive range of Meshtastic products, designed for enhanced communication and monitoring in any environment.
Mesh Resources
https://github.com/meshtastic/
Access the source code, contribute to development, and explore various projects related to Meshtastic.
https://meshtastic.org/
The official home of the Meshtastic project. This site provides everything needed to get started with Meshtastic, an open-source, long-range mesh communication system. Users will find firmware downloads, device guides, documentation, and links to community resources.
https://meshtastic.org/docs/introduction/
Detailed guides and documentation to help you understand and utilize Meshtastic technology effectively.
https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic
A user-driven community for builds, experiments, troubleshooting, and network inspiration.
Local Amateur Radio Resources
https://n0nws.com/
A linked VHF/UHF amateur radio repeater system serving Southwest Missouri that extends handheld radio coverage and delivers real-time Skywarn storm reports and emergency communications for the National Weather Service, Greene County OEM, and local hospitals during severe weather.
https://joplinarc.com/
The Joplin Amateur Radio Club is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing amateur radio through education, fellowship, and public service, while supporting emergency communications and community events in the Joplin area.
https://kilowattarc.com/
The Kilowatt Amateur Radio Club in Lamar, Missouri is a nonprofit group focused on community engagement, amateur radio education, licensing exams, and hands-on operating across voice, digital, and Morse code modes.
https://www.nixahams.net/
The Nixa Amateur Radio Club is a community-based organization that promotes amateur radio through education, regular nets and meetings, public service communications, and local emergency support in and around Nixa, Missouri.
https://smarc.org/
The Southwest Missouri Amateur Radio Club (SMARC) is a long-established amateur radio organization that provides license classes, testing sessions, weekly nets, public-service events, and emergency readiness through EMCOM and Skywarn operations across southwest Missouri.
https://smlrs.info/
The Southwest Missouri Linked Repeater System is a regional VHF and UHF amateur radio network providing wide-area communications for emergency response, weather operations, and everyday amateur radio use across Southwest Missouri.