[TriLUG] anyone using Meshtastic?

[Joseph Mack NA3T via TriLUG]

On Tue, 24 Jun 2025, Scott Blaydes wrote:

> Heltec V3 with a battery pack and case.

will this do?

https://www.amazon.com/V3-Development-1100mAh-Battery-Protect/dp/B0F1CYWVLC?crid=UAZC6XWKF96U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.im8A4zoYBKtCyPEDuDw47q21JXoU0XC-QrYHwI11TqqZ1cROrody1_Q9QPgxREFIPUYFyhnmxd6tiZ560All5JWLmnpuM3ZFWWuQgUn-GF3VZ4hx0FThF2B04kBkCm2v6j2fWW_X0cd7qjCtnixuJoR3TGoo8wqfc6CEOJpuYExFXAZ9DJAYjEb9McgDqUP75_k-yahXm5MH09V8KaIBGi60BqSPOPBYy3l3WJeARl8.-39ICoLxLGTG1h8vPTAr7SyrVDloErs9kQwvmsSh4sI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Heltec%2BV3&qid=1750771199&sprefix=heltec%2Bv3%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-3&th=1

It doesn't have wifi. Is this OK? Does yours have wifi?

> No, just have one.

I want two so I can at least talk to myself to check that they are 
working.

>> I'm in Hope Valley, Durham. There's a small chance we could connect.
>
> Once my truck is out of the shop I will drive to that area to see with
> my node.

we'll have a party out of the back of your truck. We'll hold up signs "ask 
me about LoRa"

> Kinda reminds me of the old war driving I would do.

a long time ago, back in the days when you were the first person in town 
with the latest device and wondered when you'd find the next person.

thanks

Joe

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