***Putting this out just a little early because I know everyone will be busy later in the week. 🎄⚡️🎄 My Current Recommendations for Mesh Radios as Stocking Stuffers. These mesh nodes all work for Meshtastic and they should all work on Reticulum soon. 🎄⚡️🎄 🎁 Use this holiday season as an opportunity to build out your local mesh. 🎁 If you were giving a neighbor or loved one a gift anyways, give them the gift of a mesh node. 🎁 Do you have to do a Secret Santa gift exchange at work? Get them a mesh node. This will also get a conversation started when folks see your recipient open the present. 🎁 For parents: Was your kid good this year? Get them a mesh node. Tell them an elf made it special just for them. 🎄⚡️🎄 You may want to order them ASAP to make sure you get them in time for Christmas. 🎄⚡️🎄 (These recommended nodes should all have Reticulum firmware available shortly on the community firmware GitHub) 📟 SeeedStudio T1000-e: My top choice for EDC (Everyday Carry) mesh node. It has no external antenna, waterproof, compact and reliable. 🔋 Rak WisBlock: My go to for building solar-powered repeaters. With ultra-low power usage, it’s perfect for long-term, remote setups. 📵 Lilygo T-Deck: For a standalone all-in-one device—no phone or tablet required. It has the classic BlackBerry-style form factor, and once the new UI is ready, this will be a must have. Everyone will want one, consider getting one before the rush comes. 💸 Heltec v3: If you’re just starting out, this is a low cost option is a solid entry-level unit and easy to find with a case included. Easy to experiment with and great for beginners. 🖨️ Got a 3D printer? Skip the Heltec V3 and print your own case and dive straight into a custom Rak build. It is just slight more expensive and far better on power consumption. #meshtastic #mesh #reticulum #sideband #nomadnet #ham #hamradio #amateurradio #radio #915mhz #meshradio #edc #offgrid #lora #diynetworking #heltec #lilygo #rak #seeedstudio #grownostr #gm #merrychristmas #blackfriday #happythanksgiving #christmas #thanksgiving

Turn ANY Android Into A REAL VHF Two Way Radio Transceiver By Tech Minds “Here we take a look at an exciting new project designed by Vance, KV4P. This project is FULLY open source” #kv4p. #hamradio #amateurradio #radio #vhf #techminds #foss

Turn ANY Android Into A REAL VHF Two Way Radio Transceiver By Tech Minds “Here we take a look at an exciting new project designed by Vance, KV4P. This project is FULLY open source” https://www.kv4p “dot” com/quick_start.html #kv4p. #hamradio #amateurradio #radio #vhf #techminds #foss

Reticulum Release: RNS β 0.8.6 Changelog This release adds full interface modularity and custom interface loading to RNS. Users can now easily create and use their own custom interfaces for communicating over practically anything. Support for IPv6 has also been added to the TCP-based interfaces. In addition, several bugs have been fixed, and various internal improvements to code consistency and naming conventions have been carried out. Thanks to @gretel and @Tristan Brice Velloza Kildaire who contributed to this release! Changes ⚡️Added ability to load and configure custom, user-supplied interfaces ⚡️ Added IPv6 support to TCPClientInterface and TCPServerInterface ⚡️ Added an init option to the API for requiring an existing shared instance ⚡️ Changed rnstatus behaviour to only show status if Reticulum is already running ⚡️ Fixed KISSInterface beacon length for compatibility with software modems ⚡️ Fixed interface client count sometimes reporting incorrect values on TCP and I2P interfaces ⚡️ Refactored and improved interface initialisation and configuration handling ⚡️ Refactored interface code to be more consistent ⚡️ Refactored various deprecated references and names Updated documentation and manual #reticulum #mesh #radio #kiss #tnc #lora #tcpip #sideband #nomadnet #rns #meshtastic #ipv6.

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BLEShark Nano vs M5StickC Plus2: Best Cybersecurity Gadget for Beginners! By GhostStrats “In this video, I dive into the key differences between the M5StickC Plus2 and the BLEShark Nano to help you decide which is the best fit for your cybersecurity needs. If you're a beginner looking to get into cyber security gadgets, the BLEShark Nano is a clear winner. It's easier to set up, maintain, and much more practical for everyday use. With its accessibility and user-friendly features, the BLEShark Nano makes cybersecurity simpler and more approachable. While the M5StickC Plus2 is a great device, it can be a bit tricky for those just starting out, and with a slight price difference, the BLEShark Nano is the better choice for most beginners. Watch the full comparison to learn which device will help you get started on your cybersecurity journey with ease! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tech and security gadget reviews! Disclaimer: I do not condone any illegal activity. This video is for educational purposes only. Always ensure you are using cybersecurity tools responsibly and within the boundaries of the law.” #CyberSecurity #CyberSecurityForBeginners #TechReview #BLESharkNano #M5StickPlus #SecurityGadgets #TechComparison #GadgetReview #BeginnerTech #HackersTools #CyberSecurityDevices #TechTutorial #EthicalHacking #CyberTools #WirelessHacking #TechForBeginners #GadgetComparison #LearnCyberSecurity #SecurityDevices #HackingTools #techeducation #radio #hamradio #amateurradio #flipperzero #fz #m5 #ble #bluetooth #lora

The Research Lab The US Government Shutdown in 1984 By S3 Bell Labs’ breakthroughs, from inventing the transistor to advancing signal processing, have revolutionized RF communication. These innovations and more have laid the foundation for modern communication systems. 73! 📡 0:00 Severely Underrated Innovation 2:25 The Beginning of a Monopoly 3:50 1st Transcontinental Phonecall 4:39 Founding of Bell Labs 6:42 Vacuum Tubes 7:45 WWII 9:35 Building Murray Hill HQ 10:31 The Golden Age of Bell Labs 13:45 Claude Shannon & Information Theory 17:43 The End of Bell Labs 19:05 Who is the Bell Labs of today? 20:15 You #hamradio #BellLabs #Radio #TechHistory #vacuumtubes #satellite #satcomms #amateurradio #transistor

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“My Favorite Gadgets And Gear 2024” By HRCC aka KI6NAZ 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Tuftlen PD Dongles 04:36 - BBLink TH-D75 iOS connector 05:12 - ThermoWorks ThermoDrop Thermometer 06:17 - Fara-J Antenna 07:19 - MuziWerks Meshtastic Devices 08:17 - SOTACat 11:07 - Tom Bihn - Mystery Organizers 12:09 - Glove Clip 13:03 - M5 Stack Card Computer 15:02 - Boondock Echo! #HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio #ki6naz #sota #antenna #meshtastic #m5 #bblink #radiomail @RadioMail 

Quick Start Guide to Getting Your US Ham Radio License 1. Use HamStudy.org: HamStudy is a free website that provides practice tests for all ham radio licenses. It can help individuals prepare for their exams and find online or in-person test sessions. www.hamstudy.org 2. Check Out W4EEY on YouTube: W4EEY on YouTube offers excellent ham radio tutorials. He has playlists covering all ham radio license levels and occasionally conducts live classes. This resource can be valuable for learning ham radio concepts. Here are the playlists for the various licenses: • Tech Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpziUWPBT3rOvSV6MCCeCaiK0 • General Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpziv2a26B_IoQ1RbXbIqieP2 • Extra Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpzhKG9Ha27YL9szWqBTmlYwU 3. Explore ARRL and Local Clubs: The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) website can help individuals find local ham radio clubs. These clubs often have information about local repeaters, club meetings, and ham radio "nets" (radio meetups). It's a good way to connect with other ham radio enthusiasts in your area. (

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4. Phone/Tablet Practice Test App: The hamstudy.org app has recently been updated. They did a really nice job with it. It’s a couple of fiat dollars, I think you will find it is worth it.

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Interviewing the MESHTASTIC Developers By Ham Radio 2.0 “Tonight I welcome several of the developers of the Meshtastic project onto the Livestream.” #meshtastic #mesh #hamradio20 #hamradio #amateurradio #radio #lora https://www.youtube.com/live/YywOlirsOMA

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🤯 - Someone should build these and sell them for sats. New Repair Kit You Need By KM4ACK “A great piece of repair kit for solar panel cables (MC4).” #powerpoles #mc4 #solar #radio #hamradio #amateurradio #km4ack

Extremely cool. If you are doing stuff with mesh radio, I highly recommend you check this out. Also, be sure to see how big of a difference that the “distance from ground” parameter makes. Test out your node location for 10 ft, 30 ft and 400 ft (3m, 9m and 121 m). These are good heights to see what you can do if you can get a node on top of a pole, your house or up on drone. ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ If you liked this one, be sure to follow and zap @Flemingfarm ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ #mesh #meshtastic #radio #amateurradio #hamradio #reticulum #sideband #nomadnet View quoted note →

Meshtastic on a Drone: “Meshtastic equipment mounted on a drone for emergency communications, utilizing LoRa technology. This allows you to immediately send the Meshtastic node up ~400 feet for line of site in most situations, hover, then send and receive messages for emergency communication. Coverage is phenomenal.” #mesh #meshtastic #retuculum #hamradio #amateurradio #lora #drone #nomadnet #sideband

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The Bitcoiner’s Guide to Getting a US Ham Radio License #hamradio #amateurradio #gettingstarted #radio

If you were not interested in doing a full DIY build of a device like this, this is current listed on sale at $99 in fiat USD, this looks to be a very reasonable deal for what you get. #mesh #meshtastic #reticulum #hamradio #amateurradio #lora View quoted note →

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My Favorite Ham Radio Tips By HRCC aka KI6NAZ This video covers practical advice, thoughts on gear, ham websites/apps and some lesser-known tricks. Perfect for new and experienced hams alike. #hamradio #amateurradio #radio #sdr #vocap #hamalert #wsprnet #jpole #hamradiodeluxe #ht #g90 #signalstick #kiwisdr