Discovering Meshtastic: Stay Connected, Learn, and Get Involved!

If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Meshtastic and wondering what it’s all about, now’s the perfect time to jump in and learn more. Meshtastic is an exciting, community-driven way to stay connected — even when traditional communication methods are down. Whether you’re into emergency preparedness, hiking in remote areas, or just love experimenting with new radio technology, Meshtastic offers a fun and practical way to explore mesh networking.

Here in the Parkersburg Amateur Radio Club (PARK) community, we’ve been expanding our Meshtastic coverage around the valley. A few nodes are already up and running, and we’ve had great conversations about how this system could support communication during emergencies or special events.

Want to get involved or learn more? Here are a few easy ways to connect:

• Check into the PARK repeaters — it’s a great way to meet other hams and stay updated on club activities.
• Join a club meeting! We often share short demos, updates, and hands-on experiences with Meshtastic and other projects.
• Ask questions on our Knowledge Base — whether you’re curious about setup, range, or hardware options, our members are always happy to help.

And don’t forget to visit W8PAR.org for more details, local mesh maps, and a growing library of tips and tricks to get your own node up and running.

So whether you’re an experienced ham or just getting started, we invite you to be part of the Meshtastic conversation. The more we learn and build together, the stronger our network — and our community — becomes.