BFGNeil BlogLoRa guides, reviews, and practical notes from real-world use across 9 published articles.
Browse the latest published pages below and move from core concepts into hands-on deployment and optimization with focused, real-world writeups.
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Getting more range from your Meshtastic node comes down to three things: a better antenna, more height, and understanding what the radio signal actually has to deal with.
By BFGNeil on 5/2/2026
Meshtastic works without the internet, without a mobile network, and without any central infrastructure at all. Here is how that is possible and what it means for how you use it.
By BFGNeil on 5/2/2026
LoRa is the radio technology. Meshtastic is software that runs on top of it. They are not competing options, they are layers of the same stack, and knowing how they relate helps you understand what Meshtastic actually is.
By BFGNeil on 5/2/2026
Meshtastic itself is free, open-source software. But you do need hardware to run it, and that costs money. Here is exactly what you need to get started and what it will set you back.
By BFGNeil on 5/2/2026
This is the first question everyone asks when talking about meshtastic.Not "what hardware do I need" or "how do I set it up." Just — how far does this thing actually go?
By BFGNeil on 5/2/2026
Meshtastic lets you send messages without a phone signal, Wi-Fi, or any central infrastructure. Here is how off-grid messaging actually works, from the hardware in your hand to the network it creates.
By BFGNeil on 5/2/2026
Meshtastic messages do not just travel in a straight line from one device to another. They hop through a network of nodes, and understanding how that works explains both what Meshtastic can do and where its limits are.
By BFGNeil on 5/2/2026
Poor Meshtastic range is one of the most common complaints from new users, and it is almost always fixable. Here are the real reasons your signal is falling short and what to do about them.
By BFGNeil on 5/2/2026
If you’re searching for what Meshtastic is, how Meshtastic works, or whether it’s worth getting into, this guide covers everything you need to know.
By BFGNeil on 5/1/2026