Network journal

Updates from the mesh.

Firmware, field reports, tools, and community progress—organized like useful information instead of a blog pile.

🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.8.0.7239fe8 — Meshtastic Firmware 2.8.0.7239fe8 Alpha

Meshtastic has published v2.8.0.7239fe8 Alpha, a major pre-release with several protocol, privacy, and UI changes that Oklahoma mesh operators should review careful…

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.26.54e0d8d — Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.26.54e0d8d Beta

Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.26.54e0d8d is out The latest Meshtastic firmware release is v2.7.26.54e0d8d, published on June 24, 2026. GitHub currently marks this releas…

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.25.104df5f — Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.25.104df5f Alpha

A new Meshtastic firmware build is available: v2.7.25.104df5f. This release is currently marked as an alpha / pre-release, but it’s the newest upstream build and th…

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.24.472b14c — Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.24.472b14c Alpha

Meshtastic has published a new pre-release: v2.7.24.472b14c. This one looks worth tracking for Oklahoma operators because it lands a decent batch of radio, display,…

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.23.b246bcd — Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.23.b246bcd Alpha

A new Meshtastic firmware pre-release is out: v2.7.23.b246bcd (Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.23.b246bcd Alpha). This is the first new firmware release in several weeks, s…

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📡 Tulsa ↔ Stillwater Link Is Alive — Now We Need Guthrie & Edmond Back

The Tulsa mesh is now linking into Stillwater over RF. If the Stillwater, Guthrie, and Edmond links come back online, Oklahoma could have a full Tulsa ↔ OKC RF path…

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.22.96dd647 — Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.22.96dd647 Alpha

Meshtastic has published a new pre-release firmware build: v2.7.22.96dd647. There has not been a newer stable firmware release since November 2025, so this alpha bu…

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🗺️ How the OKMesh Node Map Works — Automated Mesh Mapping

Behind the scenes of the OKMesh node map — a RAK4631, Python, and a 10-minute polling loop that keeps it all current.

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.21.1370b23 — Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.21.1370b23 Alpha

Meshtastic firmware v2.7.21.1370b23 was published on April 6, 2026. This is an Alpha pre-release, not a stable build, but it looks notable enough to flag because Me…

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🌪️ Oklahoma Tornado Tracker — 4,500+ Tornadoes Since 1950

Interactive map of every recorded tornado in Oklahoma from 1950 to today. Auto-updated daily from Storm Prediction Center data.

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🌍 Oklahoma Earthquake Tracker — Live Interactive Map

Real-time interactive map of earthquakes in Oklahoma. Powered by USGS data, filterable by time, magnitude, and county.

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🛠️ Open Source: OKMesh Meshtastic + Matrix + Home Assistant Tool Suite

Four open-source tools for connecting Meshtastic mesh networks with Matrix chat and Home Assistant — including full EAS weather alerts over mesh.

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New Tool: RF Link Calculator for Planning Mesh Links

Planning a new Meshtastic link? We’re excited to share a powerful tool that can help you evaluate potential connections before deploying hardware. What is the RF Li…

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Help Us Bridge the Gap: Tulsa ↔ OKC RF Link Needed!

Oklahoma, we need your help! Take a look at our current mesh network map. See that big gap between Cushing and Tulsa? That’s the RF dead zone we need to bridge. The…

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New East Link: Yagi Antenna for Tulsa Connection

We’ve installed a new directional link in Cushing aimed at bridging the ~44 mile gap to Tulsa’s mesh network. Setup Details Hardware: Heltec V3 in weatherproof encl…

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.19.bb3d6d5 (Pre-release)

New Meshtastic firmware release: Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.19.bb3d6d5 Alpha (Pre-release)

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.15.567b8ea

New Meshtastic firmware release: Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.15.567b8ea Beta

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.16.a597230 (Pre-release)

New Meshtastic firmware release: Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.16.a597230 Alpha (Pre-release)

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.17.83c6161 (Pre-release)

New Meshtastic firmware release: Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.17.83c6161 Alpha (Revoked) (Pre-release)

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.17.9058cce (Pre-release)

New Meshtastic firmware release: Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.17.9058cce Alpha (Pre-release)

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🔧 Meshtastic Firmware v2.7.18.fb3bf78 (Pre-release)

New Meshtastic firmware release: Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.18.fb3bf78 Alpha (Pre-release)

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📊 Oklahoma Mesh Network — Growing Strong

Oklahoma mesh network update — growing node count, live maps, and how to join.

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🌐 MeshCore Development — What Oklahoma Mesh Operators Should Know

MeshCore development is progressing with implications for Oklahoma mesh infrastructure. Here’s what operators need to know.

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📡 New ROUTER_LATE Role — Better Mesh Routing

New ROUTER_LATE device role helps manage complex routing in mesh networks. Important for Oklahoma relay operators.

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🔧 Meshtastic Zero-Cost Hops for Favorite Routers

New Meshtastic feature allows messages to traverse infrastructure routers without consuming hop count — great news for Oklahoma’s growing mesh network.

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KCUH N 01

KCUH is the location indicator assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). We adopted this logic when naming our nodes. Location: 36.0115, -96…

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Unlocking LoRa Potential: Antenna Selection

Embarking on a Meshtastic LoRa project? Exciting times lie ahead, but before you dive in, let’s talk antennas. Choosing the right antenna might seem like a hurdle, …

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Building a solar node

Purchase your equipment. There is a variety of different boards you can work off of. Keep in mind the ESP32 based boards are power hungry so for solar nodes I recom…

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Other Mesh Networks

Other Meshes For people in other places we’ve see a number of other meshtastic clubs spring up:: Austin, Texas: Austin MeshBirmingham, Alabama: Birmingham MeshCalga…

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Why?

Why build the network? 1) Community: As this network functions much like a vast group text message chain, we aim is to foster a sense of community among its users. …

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How it works

Imagine you’re in class and want to share a message with everyone. You jot it down on a piece of paper and pass copies to a few classmates nearby. They, in turn, re…

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Getting started

What do I need to join the network? 1) Unlock the potential of communication with a Meshtastic Radio. Crafting your own device is within reach, requiring only an in…

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