Posts made by TX Programmer

• Great new Trekker Bravo / Mini Trekker video from Temporarily Offline

  I think you'll enjoy this review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OsTzxTeDLY

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  TX Programmer
  4/1/25, 2:51 PM
• The mesh is growing in Austin!

  It's now possible to basically reach all across the Austin metro area.  How cool is it that you don't need cell service in this area if you want to text securely?? This whole scene gives me ...

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  TX Programmer
  3/29/25, 7:08 PM
• Offline Maps for Ranger are here!!

  With the new Meshtastic 2.6 user interface, the Ranger gains a lots of powerful new features and an intuitive interface. One of the most exciting additions is the ability to load offline maps, allo...

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  TX Programmer
  3/20/25, 9:43 PM
• Seeing plenty of other nodes NOTHING in chat

  Do you have two nodes? Can they both participate in the same channel and respond to each other so you can be sure? Aside from this, you haven't changed the Longfast encryption key, have you? And ...

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  TX Programmer
  3/20/25, 4:31 PM
• Encryption enabled by default?

  I believe since version 2.5.0, Meshtastic has used encryption for DMs, where each node generates a unique public/private key pair at first boot. DMs are encrypted with the recipient’s public ...

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  TX Programmer
  3/16/25, 4:21 PM
• Encryption enabled by default?

  Yes, meshtastic exchanges keys by default and 1:1 device comms are encrypted. You will see the key icon in the UI to indicate this.  On your second point, cellular tracking is at ridiculous l...

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  TX Programmer
  3/15/25, 10:18 PM
• Building things... in the US

  Each and every one of us at SpecFive really appreciate your support. THANK YOU!

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  TX Programmer
  3/14/25, 10:03 PM
• Trekker BRAVO supports wifi?

  It's not documented/supported in the SpecFive product page or manual. However, Meshtastic supports Wifi connectivity so you can give it a shot. This is the relevant Meshtastic documentation:  ...

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  TX Programmer
  3/14/25, 3:05 AM
• GPS Locations

  Have never experienced this problem, or been able to replicate it. What are your Meshtastic position config settings? Broadcast interval? Smart Position? Min Distance? Does changing these settings ...

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  TX Programmer
  3/14/25, 3:00 AM
• Satellite from Meshcon discussion?

  We wrote to them via their website some time ago, but have not heard back. Do you know of anyone there in particular that might be responsive? Sounds like a great group.We have actually been doing ...

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  TX Programmer
  3/14/25, 2:36 AM
• Building things... in the US

  I wanted to get your general thoughts on a topic that's really important to us at SpecFive. Designing and building real things in the US... again. Yes, I know not 100% of what we build is built in...

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  TX Programmer
  2/28/25, 3:52 AM
• Have you upgraded to the 2.6 firmware yet?

  2.6 is in preview, but in all the use I've given it on the Ranger so far... it's good!  If you are Meshtastic savvy and want to give it a spin, you may enjoy it. The official flasher now supp...

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  TX Programmer
  2/28/25, 3:43 AM
• Frequency ranges

  Thank you for your feedback!

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  TX Programmer
  2/23/25, 11:50 PM
• Frequency ranges

  Great question. The transponder chips used in these devices are either available in Europe or US frequencies. So, unfortunately it's not as simple as a software setting.  But SpecFive is con...

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  TX Programmer
  2/23/25, 1:45 PM
• Access to the SD Card Slot

  The phone is not glued in but if you apply too much force to the case, you can crack it - it is plastic after all. If you push gently at the top of the case in the direction indicated, the phone sh...

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  TX Programmer
  2/1/25, 7:51 PM
• GPS issue?

  Thank you for this feedback. We are not seeing similar issues on our test devices. And none of the radios on NOMAD should interfere with GPS. However, sometimes there can be an issue with USB3 inte...

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  TX Programmer
  2/1/25, 5:26 PM
• Nomad Ultra?

  I've been working on a proto unit of Nomad. The idea is to integrate SDR without it hanging off the side, in a small backpack unit. I've also added a Nooelec amp here which is powered by the Nomad'...

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  TX Programmer
  1/14/25, 4:56 PM
• Final *Fixed* nomad

  This is fantastic! Thank you for contributing your modifications back to the community of Nomad users. I have also been working on Nomad ideas; the SDR has been most useful and I've got that worki...

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  TX Programmer
  1/13/25, 3:23 PM
• How do we increase the breadth of the Mesh network?

  SpecFive will soon be announcing a partnership with a wonderful group of HAM operators. They run a non-profit and we'll be providing them with very discounted long-range S5 Relay systems. That will...

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  TX Programmer
  12/13/24, 3:00 AM
• LNA?

  Received the nooelec unit and have it working with a Nomad. The good news is:1. It requires mini-USB power, but it conveniently powers off the Nomad itself. 2. It comes with a female to female conn...

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  TX Programmer
  12/6/24, 5:15 AM