Mesh Events

We run regular events to help the community practice, connect, and grow. All events are open to anyone interested in mesh networking!

Weekly Friday Net

We are still exploring the best way to run a Net over Meshtastic, but initial tests have been good. These instructions may change at any time — read carefully and please participate! Updated 2/15/26

What is a Net?

A Net is a formalized way to test equipment, grow skills, and build connections — adapted from Amateur Radio practices for Meshtastic application.

Schedule

Day: Every Friday
Check-in window: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Participants record observations via Google Form
Results are compiled into a shareable sheet and posted to Discord

How to Check In

During the check-in window, send a single message on the mesh in the following format:

[Short Node Name] CSRANet [City] [Router] [# Nodes]

Data collected per check-in:

Node originator identification (short name)
General location (city reference)
Router with best connection, or “None”
Count of active nodes visible in the last hour

Examples:

Mi57 CSRANet Thomson None 3
Mi57 CSRANet Evans CSR1 34

Submit Your Check-In Report

After checking in on the mesh, fill out the Net Check-In Report Form to help us track mesh health and coverage.

Form fields:

Your Node Short Name
Reporting your own or others’ check-in
Date/Time message received
Complete check-in message text

The net also encourages direct mesh communication between participants — so get on the mesh and say hello!

Monthly Meet & Mesh

We hold a monthly in-person gathering on the 3rd week of the month at local restaurants in the CSRA area. Open to anyone interested in mesh networking.

What We Discuss

Industry trends in mesh and LoRa technology
Local mesh growth updates and coverage reports
Knowledge sharing and tips
Project discussions and show & tell

Details

Details for each month’s Meet & Mesh (location, date, time) are distributed via our Discord server and Facebook Group. Join us to stay in the loop!