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Deeper dives into how MeshCore and LoRa radio actually behave - field tests, measurements, and explainers from the CSRA community. You don't need any of this to get on the network, but it helps when you want to understand why a setup works (or doesn't).

Looking for what to buy? The Hardware Guide keeps things short and links back here for the details.

  • RF Filters and Noise Floor

    Field test: a cheap 915 MHz bandpass filter near a water tower full of antennas took the noise floor from -92 back to -117 and the repeater count from 2 to 5. Also covers noise floor, RSSI, and SNR basics.

  • RAK 1W Booster Power Test

    Spectrum analyzer comparison of battery, USB, and external 5V power - and why USB alone can't keep the 1W amplifier at full output.

  • MeshCore vs Meshtastic for EmComm

    A technical look at why MeshCore is the better fit for emergency communications, from routing and hop limits to delivery confirmation and airtime.