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Building Resilient Communications for Grid-Down and Backcountry Scenarios
Transform your communication with Meshtastic, a network free from cell towers and internet dependencies. Perfect for real-world disasters and everyday use, it offers offline capabilities, community-driven services, and solar-powered devices. Discover how Meshtastic empowers you to stay connected and informed, no matter the circumstances.
Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Building a Stronger Western New York Mesh
Building a strong Meshtastic network doesn’t require expensive gear—just smart choices. Here are the simple tips BuffaLoRa users across WNY are using to boost coverage, improve battery life, and help the mesh grow faster than ever.
Niagara Radio Club Presentation
Uncovered the latest in wireless technology at Niagara Radio Club’s December event. Expand your network with Meshtastic and beyond!
Radio Association of Western New York Presentation
It was very exciting to present a high level overview of Meshtastic at The Radio Association of Western New York’s (RAWNY) October Meeting on Tuesday, October 14th 2025. It was excellent to connect with many old and new friends in the Meshtastic and Amateur Radio community. Please find the presentation materials at: Meshtastic High LevelContinue reading “Radio Association of Western New York Presentation”
SnyderMesh Evolves into BuffaLoRa
We’re excited to share some big news: SnyderMesh has officially expanded and will now be known as BuffaLoRa! This new name better reflects our growing footprint across Western New York, and our mission to connect communities with resilient, decentralized communication through Meshtastic and LoRa technology. Why the Change? When we started SnyderMesh, our focus wasContinue reading “SnyderMesh Evolves into BuffaLoRa”
Meshtastic security
Howdy Meshers, recognizing that security is a critically important concern, please be careful when communicating over SnyderMesh and other Meshtastic networks. Hackers continue to look for and exploit vulnerabilities in Meshtastic. The open source development team will continue to implement bug fixes and look at rearchitecting as needed to help avoid these vulnerabilities. Be sureContinue reading “Meshtastic security”
Unlocking the Power of the Outdoors: How Meshtastic Supports Smart Environmental Monitoring
As our world becomes increasingly connected, the need to understand and protect the environment has never been more important. From wildfires and air pollution to soil conditions and water quality, environmental factors directly impact our health, our homes, and the future of our planet. But what if you could track those changes—right from a remoteContinue reading “Unlocking the Power of the Outdoors: How Meshtastic Supports Smart Environmental Monitoring”
Buffalo Amateur Radio Repeater Association Presentation
It was my pleasure to present a high level overview of Meshtastic at the Buffalo Amateur Radio Repeater Association’s (BARRA) Technical Meeting on Thursday June, 5th 2025. It was excellent to find some Meshtastic users already connected to SnyderMesh from as far away as West Seneca, NY and introduce Meshtastic to some new friends withinContinue reading “Buffalo Amateur Radio Repeater Association Presentation”
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