When you change settings the app sends the node a new config and it restarts it's normal to disconnect for a minute when you change settings

Yeah, I figured that must be it. But confusing at first. Well, I think I'm up and running correctly now, but not seeing anyone else on the network. Which I kind of expected. Small town in WV. No Helium hotspots in town, for example. Would switching to Long Slow be a good move in this case?