Florida Mesh is a community-driven, off-grid radio network built on Meshtastic. No cell towers. No internet required. Just LoRa radios linking neighbors across the state.
Meshtastic turns inexpensive LoRa radios into a mesh network that relays messages node-to-node — even when the internet and cell service are down.
Send text messages, GPS coordinates, and telemetry over radio. Each node automatically relays for others, extending range across miles of Florida terrain.
Works without cell towers, Wi-Fi, or internet. Solar-powered nodes can run indefinitely. When a hurricane takes down comms, mesh stays up.
An open, volunteer-run network. No subscriptions, no data collection. Neighbors helping neighbors build resilient communication across Florida.
Getting started takes about 15 minutes and one affordable radio.
Pick up a Meshtastic-compatible device — a Heltec V3, RAK WisBlock, or LilyGo T-Beam are popular choices. Most run $25–$60. Check the official hardware list.
Install the Meshtastic firmware, connect via the phone app or web client, and apply the Florida Mesh recommended settings so your node plays well with the network.
Enable "OK to MQTT" in your LoRa settings to appear on the Florida Mesh Map and contribute telemetry. Then say hello on LongFast — you're part of the mesh.
From rooftop solar repeaters to 3D-printed enclosures and mobile go-kits — see how Florida meshers are building their nodes.
Real-time visibility into the Florida mesh — who's online, where they are, and how the network is performing.
Interactive map of active nodes across the state. See coverage areas, find nearby meshers, and identify gaps where new nodes would help.
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