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HRMesh is building resilient off-grid messaging infrastructure across Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, York County, and Williamsburg.

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ABOUT HRMESH

What is Meshcore?

MeshCore is an open-source, decentralized communications platform that uses LoRa (Long Range) radio technology to create resilient, off-grid messaging networks without relying on cellular service, Wi-Fi, or the Internet. Each device, known as a node, exchanges encrypted messages over license-free radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate across long distances while consuming very little power. The platform is designed for applications such as emergency communications, community networking, outdoor recreation, and infrastructure-independent messaging, with support for portable battery-powered devices as well as permanently installed solar-powered repeaters.

Current Meshcore coverage

Explore the current Meshcore coverage for the HRMesh region via MeshMapper

No coverage near you? Expand the network by hosting a repeater node!

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Discover local teams, maker spaces, and organizations supporting HRMesh with projects, events, and infrastructure.

Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service

The Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service (CARS) has served the Chesapeake community since the late 1970s, promoting amateur radio, providing emergency communications support, and advancing public service through training, education, and community events.

Tidewater Wireless

W4VB Tidewater Wireless: High-reliability community radio communications and technical infrastructure for the Southern Hampton Roads region.

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