Kentucky has a
Mesh Network

We are a community building a decentralized, off-grid communication network in Kentucky. No subscription required. Power up a node and say hello.

What is Meshtastic? What is Meshcore? What is the difference?

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📡 Direct Links

Connect with local groups across the region.

• KY Alternative Communications (Discord)
• MeshCore Lexington
• Kentuckiana Mesh (Louisville KY & So. IN) (Discord)
• Kentuckiana Mesh (Wiki for Louisville and Southern Indiana)
• SIMNet - Southern Indiana Mesh Network
• Cincy Mesh (Cincinnati)
• MESHCORE of Bowling Green (Facebook)
• Paducah Kentucky Meshtastic Mesh Project (Facebook)
• Ohio River Valley Meshtastic Group (Facebook)

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🛠 Hardware Options

Solid Starter

Heltec V3 or V4

~$25 - $35 USD

The most popular starter board. Affordable, includes a screen, and works great for getting your first node online.

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Solar Ready

RAK WisBlock

~$35 - $50 USD

Extremely power efficient. Perfect for solar-powered repeaters that you want to leave on a roof or tower.

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Portable

T-Echo

~$50 - $70 USD

A finished device in a case with an E-Ink screen. Great for carrying in your pocket or bag.

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📚 Resources

Official Docs

The source of truth for flashing firmware and configuration.

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Web Flasher

Install the software onto your device directly from Chrome.

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Reddit Community

See what others are building and ask technical questions.

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*This is a community-maintained site and is not affiliated with the official Meshtastic™ project.*