From: user8921@newsgrouper.org.invalid   
      
   comfyanon  posted:   
      
   > I'm very interesting in means of communication that are grass roots, not   
   > controlled by any authority, self-hosted, and free. I've been aware of   
   > lora for a long time now, but at the time it was work-related inquiry.   
   > Meshtastic is interesting because it seems to be the start of a standard   
   > protocol for sending messages via lora.  Has anyone messed with it?   
   > Unfortunately for me I live in the woods, so I wouldnt have others to talk   
   > to, so I'm less inclined to buy it on a whim.  I'd love to hear your   
   > thoughts on the technology, especially if you've got first hand   
   > experience.  What are the pros/cons?  Do people chat on it? What do you   
   > use it for?   
   >   
   > /comfy/   
   Same as you, it looks fantastic. I've looked at it priced out units and his to   
   connect to a laptop not just am android. BUT where I am there is zero   
   interest, which is strange living in a huge international city.   
      
   I would be using it for the sake of it and then putting it on a shelf.   
   Internet relays kind of defeat the purpose, so whilst I could potentially link   
   up to users via the net, if that goes down?   
      
   I'm not sure if you could use standard ham/radio relays:   
      
   Lora>>>radio>>>lora   
      
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