Interviewing the MESHTASTIC Developers

[@lyfandeth]

Actually, hams CAN LEGALLY USE ENCRYPTION. In the aftermath of Katrina, where hams used wifi equipment to create local wireless networks, those routers typically used WEP encryption by default, and this topic was discussed by the FCC. The ofgicial statements from the FCC were that encryption COULD BE USED as long as the keys were openly published, or registered with the FCC. So all you need to do is publish your keys, i.e. in the "legal notices" of a newspaper, and/or file a copy with the FCC, by email or paper mail. Feel free to check directly with them--but this was a memorable clarification made as part of the Katrina aftermath.

[@kenGPT]

what's the point of encryption if the keys are public?

[@victorcharlie7491]

That's fantastic, great video tnx Man!

[@HamRadio2]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@korsez]

So that moon bounce when it's happening? Will it be possible to see those messages over in Europe? But we use 868 mhz..I guess we can set it on 915 to receive it

[@Meshtastic]

There would need to be a project lead that would navigate the requirements to make it happen. We've done the back of the napkin work to prove that it is possible, but that's a fraction of what it takes to actually do it.

[@korsez]

@Meshtastic what is needed to actually do it? Where can I find more info?

[@russellyeley2561]

Looking for a first Meshtastic device. Looked at Garth's page, but not enough info about the device. Not sure , but it looks like the basic unit does not have a battery.

[@HamRadio2]

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[@daleurban4059]

It would be beneficial for a large gathering such as Dayton hamvention to have a meshtastic expert setup the best settings then have the QR code posted in several places. Then all the meshtastic users could scan that QR code and your node would be set to the proper settings for the event.

[@dvtony]

Really wish they had QC channel on their MQTt

[@Phoenix_Core]

so, money doesn't matter, what is the best meshtastic once can pick up, period?

[@daleurban4059]

Meshtastic should be a adhoc off grid network I think mqtt should be left off

[@leecwilkin]

There aren't enough nodes to cause a mesh yet. People will stop using meshtastic if they don't get any responce

[@themercman07]

​@@leecwilkin That's correct. Lots of people will lose interest if it's "never used".

[@daleurban4059]

I meant in large gatherings such as Dayton, burningman etc.

[@themercman07]

​@@daleurban4059I agree. In a large group it has no place. But just you at home I don't see an issue with it.

[@katowicecentrum]

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