• TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    So help me out here. I’ve heard of meshtastic, I’ve seen a few videos on radios, not too much more than that.

    I tinker. I’m a “has to many hobbies” hobby collector.

    Please, piss off my significant other, and tell me why I should get into this?

    • mmmac@lemmy.zipOP
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      1 month ago

      Lol, I’m the same way. Meshtastic is the hobby of the month and it’s been fun so far.

      Here a few reasons I’m liking it:

      • Learn more about radio frequencies
      • Off-grid communication, while hiking, camping, hunting etc
      • Communication and location updates in areas with poor cell service (concerts, music festivals, trave, boating, etc)
      • Emergency preparedness
      • In my area the broadcast channel is pretty active, so a community of like minded people to chat with
      • Fun little devices you get to burn money on (I have 4 pre-made and parts for 4 more I’ll make myself on the way)