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Off-grid messaging
Exchange text and telemetry across participating nodes without requiring a traditional cellular connection.
Upper Michigan + Northeast Wisconsin
Upper Meshigan Network
A regional decentralized mesh communications network built around Meshtastic and long-range, low-power radio links. This page serves as the dedicated public home for network information and configuration references, with detailed infrastructure information available separately.
Network overview
A decentralized regional mesh
Upper Meshigan is intended to provide a communications layer that does not depend on cellular service or a conventional internet connection between participating nodes. Meshtastic devices communicate directly over LoRa radio and can relay messages through other nodes within range.
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Regional coverage
Designed around Upper Michigan and Northeast Wisconsin, with coverage expanding as additional nodes are deployed.
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Distributed by design
No single relay point has to carry the entire network. Nodes can extend the mesh by relaying traffic.
Configuration
Regional setup reference
These are the configuration values represented on the current NEWCOMMNET site. Individual hardware and firmware capabilities can vary.
Primary network profile
LongFast
The regional page can use this area for the recommended channel/profile information as the network is developed.
- Radio region: US_915
- Primary preset: LongFast
- Maximum hops: 7
- LoRa-based decentralized communications
Device planning
Before joining the mesh
Use the official Meshtastic documentation alongside the regional information published here.
- Confirm the correct radio region for your location
- Use compatible Meshtastic hardware and firmware
- Set the regional channel/profile as directed
- Choose a node location with useful radio visibility
Configuration details may change as the regional network evolves. Check the current network documentation before changing an active node.
UPPER MESHIGAN NETWORK
├── REGION US_915
├── PRESET LongFast
├── HOP LIMIT 7
└── NETWORK DECENTRALIZED / REGIONAL
├── REGION US_915
├── PRESET LongFast
├── HOP LIMIT 7
└── NETWORK DECENTRALIZED / REGIONAL