This month, we dive into a critical security vulnerability (CVE) that necessitates an urgent firmware update to at least version 2.6.2. We also discuss optimizing message presets for faster data transmission in your mesh network. Additionally, we spotlight new hardware releases including the Heltec’s Battery Bank, the Rak Wireless Repeater Mini, and the Seeed’s Solar Powered P1-Pro. Lastly, we explore community projects and real-world applications like managing large-scale networks and Meshtastic usage in the recent Portugal/Spain power outages.

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• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Critical Security Vulnerability
• 02:10 Optimizing Mesh Network Speeds
• 05:44 New Hardware Releases
• 12:45 Social Media Highlights and Community Projects
• 21:05 Close out and Final Reminders

• Meshtastic Firmware CVE Advisory (GHSA‑33hw‑xhfh‑944r)

• Why Your Mesh Should Switch from LongFast – Meshtastic Blog

• WisMesh Wi‑Fi Gateway – RAKwireless

• MeshPocket Qi2 Power Bank Node – Heltec

• WisMesh Repeater Mini – Rokland

• SenseCAP Solar Node P1 / P1 Pro – Seeed Studio

• European Power Outage Mesh Shout‑Out – Reddit

• RFIndex – Device & Antenna Database

• University Campus Node Project (Belgium) – Reddit

• Renovated Shopping Mall Using Meshtastic – Reddit

• Cold Weather Charging of Li‑Ion Batteries – YYCMesh Blog

• Solar‑Powered LLM over Meshtastic – CNX Software

• Meshtastic Prometheus Exporter – GitHub

• Meshtastic Presentation by AI6VX (PDF)

• Tulsa Meshtastic Working Group Recording – Google Groups

From Semtech’s new LR2021 LoRa transceiver announcement to the Monticello Council’s consideration of a Meshtastic-based emergency communication system, there are plenty of exciting updates. We also discuss the latest firmware releases focused on bug fixes and new hardware support. Other highlights include new low-cost hardware options like the Seeed XIAO kits, community projects, and social posts, including a high-altitude balloon launch and nodes deployed at protests. Tune in to get the latest news and hear about innovative uses of Meshtastic technology.

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• 00:00 Introduction and Overview
• 00:19 Latest Headline News
• 04:58 Firmware - What’s up with the 2.6 series?
• 08:42 New Hardware!
• 16:15 Community Highlights and Social Posts
• 25:27 Conclusion and Call to Action

• Semtech LR2021 “LoRa Plus” transceiver supports LoRa Gen 4, Amazon Sidewalk, Meshtastic, wM-BUS, Wi-SUN FSK, and Z-Wave - CNX Software
• Monticello Council considers new emergency communication system proposal
• MARCH 2025 CLUB MEETING - Meshtastic LoRa with Michael, KY4ZW
• XIAO nRF52840 & Wio-SX1262 Kit for Meshtastic
• XIAO ESP32S3 & Wio-SX1262 Kit for Meshtastic
• T-Deck Pro – LILYGO®
• RAKwireless WisMesh Repeater System with Solar Panel + High Capacity Battery IP67
• ThinkNode M1 Meshtastic Transceiver
• ThinkNode M2 Meshtastic Transceiver
• Balloon Launch - @bayme.sh on BSky
• Deployed my 3D printed, pole-mount, direct-attach Station G2 today. : r/meshtastic
• r/meshtastic on Reddit: Went to Meshtastic presentation at local HAM club. Guy asked, “Anyone live on a hill?” and (I live on a hill) he gave me a custom made solar powered RAK chipset node. I put in on a pole. I am now meshtastic.
• Meshtastic 2.6 Map Tiles with higher zoom levels
• MeshDeck I made for Meshtastic remote administration, deployment, maintenance, and firmware recovery. Its also a toolbox. : r/cyberDeck
• Welcome to coconut wireless : r/meshtastic
• Nodes at protests : r/meshtastic

This month’s headlined by the Meshtastic 2.6 firmware preview, which includes new user interfaces for larger screens, a second UI for E-Ink devices, as well as next-hop routing for direct messages. Other firmware updates and hardware developments include the FemtoFox, solar-powerable Linux node, and details on recent events and community projects. Explore how Meshtastic is evolving and making strides in mesh networking, and get insights into exciting community initiatives.

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• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
• 00:31 Meshtastic 2.6 Firmware Preview
• 03:16 Other Firmware Developments
• 05:58 New Hardware Highlights
• 07:49 Community Events and Socials
• 16:40 Hyper Mesh: A New Contender
• 23:38 Conclusion and Call for Community Input

• Meshtastic 2.6 Preview: MUI and Next-Hop Routing are here!
• YouTube - ObviateIO - Meshtastic 2.6 is here with amazing new features
• Meshtastic Firmware Releases
• GitHub - Femtofox
• YouTube - ObviateIO - Meshtastic on Linux under $70 and under 0.5w! The Femtofox Pro
• FOSDEM 2025 - Meshtastic - off-grid communication for everyone
• YouTube - Meshtastic - Meshtastic Designer by RAKwireless – What You Need to Know!
• ARRL - Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced
• YouTube - Digital Rancher - Meshtastic Mastered for Large Events!
• Reddit - Ahugo096 - “Aereal node for tracking”
• Reddit - HarukiToreda - “E213 PaperMesh Build Update”
• Reddit - Chrono_Constant3 - “Remote Node in the Wild Update”
• Reddit - TheOrieOfSelf - “Added a 915Mhz filter to my Station G2 —noticable improvements to signal and range”
• MtnMe.sh - Filter Reports
• BSky - @pugetmesh.org - new double-radio node
• BSky - @BayMe.sh - Balloon launch
• YouTube - Digital Rancher - HyperMesh: Mesh Networking Unleashed!