Across valleys and ridgelines
Low-power LoRa radios can travel miles with good placement and line of sight.
Community network · Utah + Idaho + Wyoming
Stay connected
beyond coverage.
Message across the Mountain West without cell towers or internet. Start with a LoRa radio and join a resilient, community-run network.
Already own a radio? Flash and configure it →
Salt Lake City · Provo · Ogden · Logan · St. George · Boise · Twin Falls · Pocatello · Idaho Falls · Jackson Hole
3states connected
100%community-run
0cell towers required
LoRalong-range radio
Choose your path
Where are you starting?
Whether you are curious, already holding a radio, or ready to improve regional coverage, there is a clear next step.
01→
02→
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New to mesh
Help me choose a radio
Compare beginner-friendly devices and find the right hardware for your use.
I have a device
Flash and configure it
Install MeshCore, connect the app, and apply the regional settings.
I run infrastructure
Register a repeater
Add your relay to the registry and help the community understand coverage.
About 15 minutes
From box to mesh in five steps.
No radio license or networking background is required. The community can help if you get stuck.
Ask a question on Discord ↗- 01↗
Join the community
Meet local operators and find activity near you.
- 02→
Choose a radio
Pick a compatible handheld or build your own node.
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Install MeshCore
Flash the firmware from a supported web browser.
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Apply regional settings
Tune your radio to the MountainWest community profile.
- 05→
Say hello
Discover nearby nodes, join a room, and send a message.
Why mesh?
Communication that does not depend on infrastructure.
Encrypted by default
Direct messages stay between sender and recipient, not a central platform.
Owned by the community
Independent nodes and repeaters mean there is no central point of failure.
Built locally
One node makes the network stronger.
MountainWest Mesh is built by hikers, makers, radio enthusiasts, and neighbors across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.